Highlands GP

07/08/2025

We’re excited to welcome three new GP registrars to the Highlands GP team! 🎉

Dr Gordon Young - Bowral
Dr Eve O'Mahony - Bowral
Dr Peter Butler - Moss Vale

Being a training practice is a core part of what we do, and we’re proud to support the next generation of GPs. Appointments are now available either online via HotDoc or you can contact our friendly reception team.

👉 Click through their photos to read more about our new doctors and their areas of interest!

10/06/2025

🏃‍♀️❤️ Practice News – Go Jess!
Have you met our Reception superstar Jess? As a senior member of the team, Jess is no stranger to challenges – but this June she’s taking on something truly special.
Jess is lacing up her runners for the Heart Foundation’s Run for Heart fundraiser! Despite not being a seasoned runner, she’s committed to running at least 42.2km this month to help raise vital funds for heart disease research. 🫀
We couldn’t be prouder of Jess for stepping up for such a great cause. Let’s cheer her on every step of the way – go Jess! 👏🎉

06/06/2025

📣 Public Holiday Closure 📣
We will be closed on Monday 9th June for the public holiday.

🗓 To make or manage appointments, please use the Hot Doc app or head to www.highlandsgp.com.au
👩‍⚕️ For urgent care over the long weekend, the Southern Highlands After Hours GP service is available on 4861 6433.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 000.

We’ll see you back in the clinic on Tuesday 10th June!

02/06/2025

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,276 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.

While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages.

280 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week (14,534 people a year.

If you have noticed any changes such as unexplained weight loss, changes in bowel habits, fatigue, blood in your stool or swelling of the abdomen please see your GP to discuss your symptoms. For more information, please visit the below website:

https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/

30/05/2025

✨ All good things come to an end…

We’re bidding farewell to Bavly, who is wrapping up his time with us as he prepares for his final exams and the next stage of his medical career.

Bavly is a Phase 3 medical student from the University of Wollongong who has spent the past 12 months at HGP, completing his placement under the guidance of Dr Grant Lewis and Dr Akmal Syafiq.

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the patients who have supported Bavly’s training by allowing him to be part of their care. Your support plays a crucial role in shaping the future of medicine.

At HGP, we take great pride in contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. Teaching the next generation of doctors and nurses is a valued tradition within our practice — and one that we are proud to continue.

Wishing Bavly all the very best in his exams and future career — your dedication and compassion will serve you well!

P.s We hope this year's Christmas outfit can compete with the last! 😜

28/05/2025

We asked our Nurse Practitioner Alicia if it’s too late to get your flu vaccination…….?

🩵 Bookings available now at www.highlandsgp.com.au

20/05/2025

🌟It's not too late to get protected this Flu Season!

We’ve just opened extra clinics for next week! 💉💙

Book in via the link below:
www.highlandsgp.com.au

12/05/2025

We may be a little biased, but we have the best nurses at HGP!
Happy International Nurses Day to this incredible team of people, you are absolutely appreciated.

10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day 🩷💐
Today, we celebrate the incredible love, sacrifice, and dedication that mothers bring into our lives.
Whether you are a biological mother, adoptive mother, stepmother, mother figure or caretaker, soon to be mother, or mother to an angel baby, this day is for you.

We hope that today, and every day, you feel the love and appreciation that you deserve 💐🩷

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr Marly Lay and Dr Ally Hawthorne who have both recently received their fellowship!

We are thrilled to announce that both Dr Marly and Dr Ally will officially be practicing at Highlands GP and will continue to see new and existing patients at our Bowral practice.

To learn more about their background and special interests please head to the link below:
https://highlandsgp.com.au/doctors/

08/05/2025

Have you met our incredible General Manager, Sarah? She’s the driving force behind the scenes, working hard to ensure our practice provides the best possible service to our community whilst also maintaining a safe and positive work environment for all of our team members (and there's a lot of us!)

Recently Sarah was interviewed for the South Western Sydney PHN monthly newsletter which is currently sharing a spotlight on Practice Managers. If you'd like to get to know more about her journey and dedication, click on the link below!

Practice manager Sarah Pryor shares her experience in primary care and why she’s passionate about innovation, teamwork and community health.

07/05/2025

🌟 Missed out on booking your flu shot this week?
No worries — we’ve just opened extra clinics for next week! 💉💙
Don’t miss your chance to protect yourself this flu season.

Book in via the link below:

www.highlandsgp.com.au