Alice Street Medical Centre

06/05/2026

The May Edition of our Your Doctor Newsletter is now available at Reception and on our Website.

This month's newsletter covers topics such as Thyroid Matters, Muscle Cramps and Posture Tips for Kids.

01/05/2026

We will be closed on Monday 4th May to observe the Labour Day Public Holiday.

Our After Hours service will still be contactable during this time on 0418 184 070. For any life-threatening emergencies please call 000.

We return to normal business hours on Tuesday, 5th May at 8:00am.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend with friends and family.

27/04/2026

To our wonderful patient’s and Atherton Tablelands community,

It is with a mix of sadness and deep gratitude that we announce the upcoming retirement of Dr. Tony McLellan and Dr. Ed Stark in June 2027. After a combined 55 years of tireless service to the Alice Street Medical Centre and our community, they have decided it is now time to hang up the stethoscope.

Both Doctors will be winding back their practice from the beginning of 2027, with Dr. Stark finishing in April and Dr. McLellan in June. You and your family’s health continues to be our priority and your medical records remain securely with us as we continue transitioning your care to another one of our wonderful Doctors.

Tony & Ed, we thank you for your years of loyalty ♥

Please join us in wishing Dr. McLellan and Dr. Stark a peaceful, healthy and happy retirement.

31/03/2026

We wish all of our patients a safe and enjoyable Easter holidays.

Alice Street Medical Centre will be closed from 5:00pm this Thursday 2nd April for the Easter holiday period and will not be open Saturday morning. We will reopen to normal business hours on Tuesday 7th April at 8:00am.

Our After Hours emergency service is available on 0418184070 throughout this time if you need to contact a doctor urgently.
Please call 000 (Triple Zero) for any life threatening emergencies.

27/03/2026

Flu vaccinations are now available at Alice Street Medical Centre.
All Queensland residents over the age of 6 months can access the influenza vaccine for *FREE* again in 2026. We also have the needle-free nasal spray option available for children aged 2-5 years.
Please call Reception on 40913122 to make an appointment.

We’re making it easier than ever to get your flu vax.

The expanded free flu vaccine program includes the Australian-first free nasal spray for children taking out much of the anxiety around the vaccination experience.

It’ll make it easier for clinicians to administer the flu vaccine and ensure more children are protected from influenza.

These are just some of the ways we’re delivering easier access to health services when you need them.

To find out more search 👉 Free Flu Vaccination Program.

03/03/2026

Congratulations on your Scholarship Bronte! We are very proud of your achievements!

BRONTE Kochi was the lucky recipient of the latest round of the Fresh St Market IGA University Scholarship, which will support her with $10,000 during her studies.

20/02/2026

Introducing... Our new GP Registrar Faisal!

Originally from Canada, Faisal completed his medical degree at The University of Queensland before spending time working in Rockhampton and Brisbane. He has now made the move to Far North Queensland and is excited to have become part of the Atherton Tablelands community.

Outside of medicine, you’ll likely find Faisal out on a hiking trail or keeping up with football. He hopes to settle long-term in our region and is looking forward to getting to know our patients and the local community.

Please help us to welcome Dr Faisal to our Alice Street Medical family! And look how happy he was to finally spot his name on our front sign!

04/02/2026

Introducing... our new GP Registrar Dr Sophie Wark!

Sophie is a North Queensland local who grew up in Townsville and graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from James Cook University in 2022. She then spent two more years working in Townsville as well as time in Weipa, Palm Island and Ayr.

Sophie has been working at Atherton Hospital for the last 12 months and now joins us as a GP Registrar with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

In her spare time Sophie enjoys playing cello (an exciting addition to our A Street Band!), going on walks with her dog Bruce and practicing Martial Arts.

Please help us to welcome Dr Sophie to our Alice Street Medical family.

03/02/2026

In February each year, Alice Street Medical holds a 'changing of the guard' where we sadly farewell our outgoing Registrars and introduce our new Registrars for the year ahead.

Dr Jane McDonald has now transferred to Harvey Bay to undertake Anesthetics training and Dr Sam Fitzgerald's next post (after attending the Winter Olympics!) will be in Cairns for General Physician training. I'm sure you'll agree that both Doctors made an incredible impression on our patients and the Tablelands community in the short time they were with us and we wish them the very best in their careers!

We are so pleased to now introduce our new Registrars - Dr Faisal Haider, Dr Sophie Wark and Dr Callum Press! Please help us to make them feel welcome here on the Tablelands.

Today we welcome Dr Callum Press.
After growing up in rural Central Queensland and then the Sunshine Coast, Callum completed his medical degree in 2020 The University of Queensland. Callum then returned to work on the Sunshine Coast for two years before migrating North to work in the Cairns Emergency Department for the last two years. He is currently undertaking his Fellowship training with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

As a keen hiker, Callum is looking forward to exploring the Tablelands hiking trails. He also enjoys running and reading fantasy novels in his spare time. Look out for him at Atherton Parkrun soon!

23/01/2026

Alice Street Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 26th January to observe the Australia Day Public Holiday.
We will re-open to normal business hours at 8:00am Tuesday.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend and this glorious weather!

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!
We hope your 2026 is off to a happy & healthy start and we look forward to welcoming you at Alice Street throughout the year ahead.
The January Edition of Your Doctor is now available at our Reception desk and on our website. This month it covers topics such as protecting your lower back and managing holiday stress.
It's a very wet start to the year, please take care and slow down 🙂