Thrive Medical - Broken Hill

14/09/2025

🌟 GP Appointments Available This Week 🌟
We’re delighted to share that we have Dr. Kearney has appointments available this week at Thrive Medical.

With over 20 years of experience as a medical practitioner, Dr. Kearney has trained and worked in both Australia and Britain. She is a recognised specialist in General Practice and Public Health and a Fellow of the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.

Her areas of interest include:
• Paediatrics 👶
• Women’s Health 💜
• Mental Health 💙

📞 To book your appointment, call our friendly reception team on 08 8087 9383.

14/09/2025

🔔 No Fracture Clinic This Monday – Back on the 22nd!

Please note that the Thrive Fracture Clinic will not be running on Monday, 15th September.

But not to worry — our team will be back the following week, with the walk-in Fracture Clinic resuming on Monday, 22nd September.

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you then. 🧡

02/09/2025

Support Workers Wanted – Help People Thrive Across All Ages and Abilities 💛

Casual roles available | Potential for Permanent Part-Time

Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently, stay connected, and reach their goals?

Thrive Medical is looking for caring, compassionate Support Workers to join our Care Services team. We currently have casual opportunities, with the chance to transition into permanent part-time.

You’ll be supporting people with disability across a variety of needs and, as our services grow, you may also have the opportunity to work with older members of our community.

As a Support Worker you’ll:
✔ Assist with daily living tasks like meals, personal care, and household support
✔ Encourage independence, confidence, and skill-building
✔ Support people to connect with their community and join in activities they enjoy
✔ Provide person-centred care that’s respectful and empowering

Why join Thrive?
💛 Friendly, inclusive team environment
💛 Onsite crèche – supporting working parents
💛 Traineeship opportunity – complete your Cert III in Individual Support with us
💛 Free 24/7 gym membership
💛 Ongoing training and professional development

What you’ll need:
✅ NDIS Worker Check
✅ Working with Children Check
✅ Driver’s Licence
✅ First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

📍 Location: Thrive Medical, Broken Hill NSW
📨 Email your resume to hr@thrivemed.com.au
🔗 Full position details: thrivemed.com.au/careers/support-workers

Come join our team and help people of all ages and abilities thrive! 🌟

25/07/2025

This week we bid farewell to our wonderful radiology students. Over the past four weeks, Lara and Cohen have become a valued part of our imaging team.

Ellie, our Imaging Manager, had this to say about the pair: “They have both embraced the opportunity and shown incredible growth over that time. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of their learning journey.”

Lara is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Medical Imaging) at University of South Australia. Here is a little of her recent reflection on her time at Thrive: “I was most surprised about the pace and variety of scans at Thrive. Being in a rural town, I expected the pace to be much slower than it is and for the scans to lack variety. However, I have had the opportunity to help out in and be exposed to many different scans, across different modalities, which has helped broaden my knowledge and skills.”

You may recognise Cohen – a Broken Hill local! He is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie. Here’s what he shared about his placement:
“This placement has shown me that patient care goes well beyond just taking images. One of my goals as a future practitioner is to always be willing to take an extra couple of minutes to have a meaningful conversation or provide reassurance to anything that helps a patient feel more comfortable in my care. The team here at Thrive has modelled this beautifully through their compassionate communication and the way they genuinely care about each individual, not just the scan they’re here for.”

We’d like to thank Lara and Cohen for being fantastic members of our team during their placement. They’ve embraced every opportunity to grow as professionals, and we wish them all the best as they continue to strive toward their dreams.

We hope to see them back at Thrive in the future!

16/07/2025

🚨 We're Hiring! - Join our team as a Medical Imaging Receptionist 🩻

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Imaging Receptionist to support our clinical team and deliver a high standard of customer service. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for patients and healthcare providers and assist with booking and managing appointments across a range of different modalities. Full time position $28 - $32 per hour, based on experience.

✨ What’s in it for you?
💛 A friendly and inclusive team
💛 Free 24/7 access to our gym
💛 Onsite crèche for working parents
💛 Ongoing training & professional development

Sound like you?
🔗 Click on the Seek link and apply
📄 Full position description available, please email HR@thrivemed.com.au

Provides front desk support, manages imaging bookings, handles referrals, and ensures excellent patient service in a medical imaging setting.

09/07/2025

Feeling a little under the weather? ❄️
Winter bugs are doing the rounds, but our GPs are here to help you stay well this season.

We have GP appointments available this week for existing Thrive
Medical patients on:
📅 Wednesday 9th July
📅 Thursday 10th July
📅 Friday 11th July

Whether it’s a check-up, script renewal or managing a winter illness — don’t put it off.

📞 Call us on (08) 8087 9383 to book

04/07/2025

This week, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting Chelsea for her Allied Health Certificate placement here at Thrive Medical. 🧡

Originally from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Chelsea is currently completing Year 12 while boarding in Adelaide. During her placement, she had the opportunity to explore a variety of allied health professions—including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and even a quick look into our Imaging department!

It’s been an absolute joy having Chelsea as part of our team, and we hope she enjoyed her time in Broken Hill as much as we enjoyed having her. We wish her all the very best as she completes her Allied Health Certificate and Year 12—and we hope to welcome her back to the Silver City again soon!

At Thrive, we’re proud to support the next generation of health professionals through hands-on learning experiences. Whether it’s a school-based placement or a university internship, we believe in creating meaningful pathways into rural healthcare.

By investing in future professionals like Chelsea, we’re also investing in the future of our community—ensuring access to high-quality care for years to come.

Before she wrapped up her placement, we caught up with Chelsea to hear what she had to say about her time at Thrive 👇

Q: What made you decide to do an Allied Health Certificate?
I'm really interested in people—and it aligns with my values of wanting to help others have the best quality of life possible, without dealing with the gory side of medicine!

Q: If someone was thinking of doing their Allied Health Certificate, what would you tell them?
Go for it—I highly recommend it. It's a great way to explore a wide variety of professions and can really help you figure out which area of allied health suits you. It opens your eyes to disciplines you might not have known about or fully understood before.

Q: What area of allied health first piqued your interest?
OT—because my sister studied it, and that definitely influenced me. I’ve also had family friends who work in the field. I love how diverse OT is and the range of things OTs can do to help individuals.

Q: Since being at Thrive, is OT still where you want to go?
Yes, but I’ve also really enjoyed learning more about Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology.

Q: What have you enjoyed most about your time in Broken Hill?
The people! Everyone’s been so welcoming, and there’s a really strong community vibe. It’s been such a nice atmosphere to be part of.

Q: What would you tell someone who was coming to do their placement at Thrive?
You’re going to love it! It’s such a great working and learning environment. There are so many opportunities to grow, and you get to work with a fabulous team of people whose knowledge and care are extensive.

Q: Do you think you’ll be back?
Yeah—hopefully for a uni placement in a couple of years!

29/06/2025

Did you know that Thrive host a Walk- in Fracture clinic every Monday! No appointment needed.

What is a fracture clinic? Our Walk-In Fracture Clinic offers timely assessment and treatment for sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries with one of our experienced physiotherapists. No referral required. no appointment or referral required.

🗓 When: Mondays, 8:30am – 10:30am
📍 Where: Thrive Medical, 170 Crystal Street, Broken Hill
👥 Who: Open to everyone

Other Important Details:
🧡 Initial assessment – $85.00 up to $127.50
- Private Health Rebates available
🩻 On-site imaging (bulk billed)
📞 Instant orthopaedic specialist advice
🩹 Casting equipment – $10.00 to $130.00
📝 Personalised management plan

27/06/2025

We’re pleased to introduce our new Meet the Team series! Each week, we’ll be introducing a team member from across our business.

This week, we’re getting to know the wonderful Amy Hayward, who works within our Care Services Team. Amy has been with Thrive for over four years and is a kind, empathetic, and compassionate member of our team.

We recently chatted with Amy about what it means to work in the Care Services space — here’s what she had to say:

What’s one small act of kindness that makes a big difference in your day-to-day work?
Taking the time to listen to the people we support makes a huge difference. You can see how much it means to them and how much it brightens their day. Seeing someone smile because of something you did or something you have said makes what you do in your day-to-day work life so special.

What’s something people might not know about working in disability care?
It’s more than just support. Working within the disability sector helps you share in someone’s journey as they build their confidence, reach their goals and be able to express their true personality.

Who or what inspired you to start a career in care?
I began my career in care as a 19-year-old AIN at St Anne’s Nursing Home, completely new and unsure of what to expect. But I quickly fell in love with supporting those who struggled to support themselves. After 12 years in aged care, I transitioned into disability support, which only deepened my passion for helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community. The happiness and joy that comes from making a difference in others’ lives is something that stays with you forever.

If you could have dinner with any two people (past or present), who would you choose?
Both my nan’s- I cared for my nan who unfortunately suffered from dementia while I worked at St Annes
I also cared for my other nan who suffered a stroke and was wheelchair bound
Both strong amazing women who at that stage in their lives needed constant care and support.

What’s your go-to song when you need a mood boost?
Anything country or from the 90’s
Bryan Adam’s-Summer of 69 is a favourite See less

24/06/2025

That’s a wrap on Men’s Health Week 2025 👏

This year’s theme was “Shoulder to Shoulder – Connecting for Health” - and it was a great reminder that looking after your health isn’t something you have to do alone.

Whether it’s checking in with a mate, booking that long-overdue GP appointment, or just making time for your mental health -every small step counts.

At Thrive, we’re all about early detection and keeping things proactive, not reactive.

We’ve got your health covered from every angle:
🩺 GPs for those important check-ins
🧠 Psychologists for mental wellbeing
🏃‍♂️ Physios & Exercise Physiologists for pain, strength and movement
🦶 Podiatrists for healthy feet and function
👂 OTs for everyday independence
📸 Imaging for early detection and answers
🤝 Care & NDIS support to help you stay on track

Here’s to putting men’s health front and center — not just for one week, but all year round.
💬 Talk about it
📅 Book the check-up
🔍 Don’t ignore the signs
You’ve got this — and we’ve got you.

If you would like to know more about Men’s Health Week or looking for help resources head to: https://www.menshealthweekevents.com/

06/06/2025

👣 Last-Minute Podiatry Appointments Available – Tuesday 10th June!

Been putting off that foot check? Heel pain, or nail care that keep getting ignored? Now’s your chance!

We’ve had a few last-minute Podiatrist appointments become available for this Tuesday, 10th June at Thrive Medical.

If you’ve been meaning to book in – this is your sign. Don’t wait until it gets worse.

📞 Call us now to secure your spot: 08 8081 9383
📍 170 Crystal Street, Broken Hill

Let’s get you back on your feet – pain-free and cared for!

06/06/2025

👑 Public Holiday Closure – Monday, 9th of June 👑

Thrive Medical will be closed on Monday, 09 June for the King’s Birthday public holiday.
We’ll reopen at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, 10 June.

Need to book a Physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology appointment over the long weekend? Our online booking system is always open – just head to our website!
📲 https://automedsystems.com.au/.../thrive-medical.../doctors

🏥 If you need urgent medical care during this time, please visit the Broken Hill Hospital or call 000 in an emergency.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you back into the practice soon.