Beaudesert Medical Centre

17/11/2025

Have Your Say: National Farmer Wellbeing Survey Now Open

Farmers and agricultural workers are the heart of rural Australia - and your voice matters.

The 2025 National Farmer Wellbeing Survey, led by Norco Milk in partnership with the National Farmers' Federation , is gathering vital insights to help shape future support for farmers’ mental health and wellbeing.

- It’s quick, confidential, and can be done over a cuppa.
- Your experiences will help strengthen rural communities and guide the programs, policies, and supports that matter most.
- Plus, you’ll go in the draw to win one of 10 x $200 Visa Gift Cards!

Take the survey today : https://bit.ly/4nsS884

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable future for the people who power Australian agriculture.

03/11/2025

If you find a sick or injured bat or flying fox, please do NOT handle it.
Australian bats and flying foxes may carry the lyssavirus which is inevitably fatal if it infects your nervous system.

A bit or scratch from a bat or flying fox requires immediate attention: wash with soap and water, apply an antiviral antiseptic like Betadine, and seek immediate attention at an emergency department.

If in doubt, call 13HEALTH or the Virtual ED online

When 14-year-old William saw an injured bat near Crows Nest, he wanted to help.

"The bat was cute and I felt bad for the little fella," said William.

But after being scratched, he then had to endure five injections to guard against fatal infections such as Australian bat lyssavirus.

"After receiving the painful shots, I'd say to others – don't do it!" said William.

With the recent heat and storms, Darling Downs Health is urging the public not to touch any bats or flying foxes.

Anyone who has been scratched or bitten by a bat or flying fox needs to seek medical advice immediately.

Injured or sick bats or flying foxes can be reported to the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625), Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (1300 130 372) or your local wildlife care group/rescuer/carer.

For more information, go here: https://loom.ly/ga6pO40

30/10/2025

The Medical Centre has a long and proud association with the local hospital, most of our doctors having worked there, or still working there, caring for our community.

Beaudesert Hospital marked its 125th anniversary with a morning tea on 21 October. Health Minister Tim Nicholls was in attendance [...]

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

📞Book for your free breast screen today!

👩‍⚕️The BreastScreen Queensland mobile will be at the Beaudesert Hospital from now until 11 December 2025, offering free breast cancer screening to eligible clients.

📣Women are eligible from age 40 with those aged 50 – 74 strongly encouraged to attend, as this is the age where the evidence of screening is strongest.

👉Find your nearest location and book now by calling 132 050 or visiting www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au

👉Eligible clients can book an appointment now by calling 13 20 50 or visiting breastscreen.qld.gov.au

27/10/2025

Australian Breastfeeding Association – Logan South-Scenic Rim Group have our next meet up on Monday 3 November at 9.30am at Jimboomba Library, 18-22 Honora St, Jimboomba.

The topic is ‘Breast and ni**le care'.

This is a great opportunity to meet other parents/carers and babies in the local area, learn from each other, share your ideas and have a bit of fun. Please invite other families with babies or parents-to-be to our info and chat session.

If you can manage to bring a plate of healthy food to share for morning tea that would be great if not just come along and share with us.

We are also happy to discuss other questions, if you have them on the day.

All welcome! We hope to see you there.

22/10/2025

🧓October is Queensland Seniors Month!👴

Take the time to learn how advance care planning can help you plan for your future health care.

Metro South Health offers free one-on-one sessions where you can learn more and get support to complete your advance care planning documents.

📞 Call 1300 227 674 to book. Telehealth appointments are now available.

Presented by the Metro South Health Advance Care Planning Service, Queensland Health

Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/gZWu50Xfg7n

21/10/2025

At the Medical Centre we have a long and proud association with Beaudesert Hospital where many of our clinical team have worked, and continue to work, providing continuity of care for our whole community across their whole lifespans

RACGP (ACRRM) RDAQ Rural Doctors Association Australia National Rural Health Alliance Health Workforce Queensland Scenic Rim Regional Council UQ Medicine

14/10/2025

Still some spots available for new parents

Classes are a service offered by qualified breastfeeding counsellors and community educators who are volunteers in your local area

09/10/2025

The Medical Centre and the Scenic Rim community fought pretty hard to get these procedural services introduced locally, alongside maternity services over a decade ago.

💻✨ Skipping the trip just got easier!

Eligible endoscopy patients at Beaudesert Hospital can now attend their bowel prep appointments via Telehealth 🚗🏡💼

The new service is improving access for people with mobility or travel challenges and helping patients fit appointments into busy schedules. This is just one more step in bringing healthcare closer to home for those in more rural and remote areas.

Endoscopy is now the second Beaudesert service to go digital (joining Rheumatology) – with more to come soon! 🌐👏

07/10/2025

Summer is Coming!

Season of fires and floods and storms and shortages...start thinking NOW about getting each script filled a little early (ie BEFORE you run out) so you build a buffer of a week or two's essential medications.

You could be cut off from your doctor or pharmacy. Our staff may have trouble getting into work. Power outages can occur, disrupting storage of medicines at your place or ours.

Don't leave checkups or pharmacy visits to the last minute. GET AHEAD!