Cairns Health Collective

03/03/2026

Now Hiring | Part-Time Medical Receptionist
Saturday availability essential

Cairns Health Collective is growing, and we are seeking a warm, organised and professional receptionist to join our team.

This is a part-time position within a busy, collaborative medical and allied health centre. Availability to work Saturdays is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Presents professionally and communicates with confidence
• Is compassionate and patient-focused
• Works well within a team environment
• Is organised, efficient and calm under pressure

As the first point of contact for our patients — both in person and over the phone — you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, professional and supportive clinical environment.

If you are reliable, proactive and enjoy working in a healthcare setting where practitioners collaborate and genuinely care about patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or enquire, please contact:

Kirsty Burgoysre
Office Manager
📧 reception@cairnshealthcollective.com.au

Learn more about us:
👉 https://www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au

Join a centre where professionalism, teamwork and patient care truly matter.

01/03/2026

🩺✨ We are pleased to announce that ADHD services at Cairns Health Collective now extend to children aged 6 and over, in addition to adolescents and adults.

Dr Livia Sipetean provides comprehensive, evidence-based ADHD assessment and ongoing management across all stages of life.

Services include:

• Diagnostic assessment
• Individualised treatment planning
• Medication prescribing where clinically appropriate
• Ongoing review and follow-up care

If concerns around attention, focus, impulsivity, organisation, or forgetfulness have been present — in your child, your teenager, or yourself — a structured medical assessment can provide clarity and a pathway forward.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Livia is authorised in Queensland to diagnose ADHD and provide full medical management.

📅 Appointments are now available.

Cairns Health Collective
📞 07 4031 1204
🌐 https://www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au

28/02/2026

One of the most common things Dr Omer Batin Gozubuyuk hears in clinic is:

“My scan shows damage.”

Often, imaging does show changes — disc bulges, degeneration, arthritis, or what is commonly described as “wear and tear.”

The issue is rarely the image itself.
It is how that image is interpreted.

Many musculoskeletal imaging findings are common in people without pain. In many cases, they reflect age, adaptation, or previous loading — not necessarily the current driver of symptoms.

When imaging becomes the diagnosis rather than one piece of information, a few things can happen:

– Movement becomes feared
– Pain is labelled as structural and irreversible
– Care becomes passive — “something needs fixing”
– Function declines, despite no ongoing tissue injury

In musculoskeletal medicine, pain is rarely explained by a single scan finding.

What matters more is:

– How the pain behaves over time
– What aggravates and eases it
– The sequence and pattern of symptoms
– Clinical examination findings
– Whether imaging correlates with the patient’s presentation

Dr Gozubuyuk sees patients with significant pain and relatively unremarkable imaging.
He also sees patients with notable scan findings who function extremely well.

His approach begins with careful listening and detailed assessment — not labels.

Imaging plays an important role, but only when interpreted in context, not isolation.

Used well, it supports clarity.
Used without context, it can increase unnecessary fear.

Dr Gozubuyuk consults at Cairns Health Collective every four weeks.

Referral required — our GPs are available to assist with this process.

Referrals can be sent to:
📧 reception@cairnshealthcollective.com.au

To arrange your booking:
📞 07 4031 1204
🌐 www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au

26/02/2026

If anyone needs a GP appointment TODAY,
the fantastic Dr Ani Rao has availability due to adding an extra day with us!

Dr Ani is an experienced and popular GP so this is a rare find!

Call or book in today!

If you are talking or please make it a long appointment!

Book an online appointment with your preferred healthcare provider all over Australia. See up to date availability and book instantly.

26/02/2026

If anyone needs a GP appointment TODAY,
the fantastic Dr Ani Rao has availability due to adding an extra day with us!

Dr Ani is an experienced and popular GP so this is a rare find!

Call or book in today!

If you are talking or please make it a long appointment!

Book an online appointment with your preferred healthcare provider all over Australia. See up to date availability and book instantly.

26/02/2026

✨ Now Welcoming New Patients ✨

We’re excited to introduce Dr Anvitha Rao to our community!

Dr Rao is now taking on new patients and offers warm, comprehensive care across all stages of life.

✔ General health checks
✔ Preventative health
✔ Acute & ongoing medical concerns
✔ Chronic disease management
✔ Women’s & Men’s health
✔ Children’s health & immunisations
✔ Mental health support
✔ Medical management of weight loss
✔ New WorkCover & DVA patients welcome

If you’re looking for a GP who listens, cares and supports your long-term health goals — Dr Rao would love to help.

📞 Call us or book online today.
07 4031 1204

22/02/2026

🌿 Anxiety isn’t weakness.

It is often a nervous system that has become sensitised to stress.

When the brain perceives threat — even subtle or ongoing stress — the body can shift into survival mode. This may present as:

• Racing heart
• Tight chest
• Shallow breathing
• Restlessness
• Ongoing worry or overthinking

For some people, these responses become automatic. Even when they are safe, the nervous system continues to react as if they are not.

At Cairns Health Collective, Paola Ferretti of Insightful Hypnotherapy works with individuals seeking support to better understand and gently shift these patterns.

Hypnotherapy focuses on subconscious processes that influence stress responses. By working at this level, it can support nervous system regulation and create space for calmer, more adaptive responses over time.

Anxiety is not “just in your head.”
And you do not have to navigate it alone.

Paola Ferretti – Insightful Hypnotherapy
https://insightfulhypnotherapy.com.au

21/02/2026

🌿 Weight management is often more complex than it appears.

Hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress and underlying health conditions can all play a role — which is why a structured, medical approach matters. 🩺

At Cairns Health Collective, our Medical Weight Management Programs are doctor-led and begin with a comprehensive assessment. From there, care is tailored to the individual, with ongoing monitoring and evidence-based treatment options considered where appropriate. 📋

The focus is long-term health, safety and sustainable progress — not quick fixes. 🌱

If you would like to explore whether this approach may be suitable for you, we welcome you to book a consultation and have a conversation with:

🔹 Dr Anvitha Rao – Specialist GP
🔹 Dr Livia Sipetean – Specialist GP

Book online today:
👉 https://www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au

20/02/2026

✨ Why we at Cairns Health Collective are excited for our community today?

March 4th brings to Cairns access to specialist musculoskeletal care — right here at home.

For many people, accessing this level of care has meant travelling outside the region.
Now, that expertise is available locally.

A clear diagnosis matters.
When pain persists, clarity matters even more.
Not every shoulder, knee, hip or nerve problem requires surgery — but it does require the right specialist input.

We are proud to welcome
Dr Omer Batin Gozubuyuk
Specialist Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician (FACSEP).

His approach centres on careful specialist assessment and precision where required.

Dr Gozubuyuk works with people experiencing:

• Shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, elbow or wrist pain
• Tendon injuries such as rotator cuff, Achilles or patella conditions
• Chronic tendon concerns
• Soft tissue injuries
• Nerve-related pain

He also supports patients with:

• Acute and overuse sports injuries
• Load-related pain syndromes
• Return-to-play planning
• Persistent musculoskeletal pain
• Movement concerns related to biomechanics and load

Following detailed specialist assessment, and where clinically appropriate, treatment options may include image-guided procedures such as:

• Cortisone injections
• High-volume injections
• Hydrodilatation
• Prolotherapy
• Diagnostic local anaesthetic injections and nerve blocks
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
• Neural therapy

Dr Gozubuyuk holds a Medical Degree (MD), a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, and Fellowship with the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), with both international and Australian specialist training.

Referrals are required, and our team is happy to assist with this process.
Appointments are available face-to-face or via telehealth at Cairns Health Collective.

🌐 www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au

We are genuinely proud to bring this level of specialist musculoskeletal care to the Cairns community.

16/02/2026

🌿 Welcome to Cairns Health Collective — where your care is not just medical, it’s meaningful, collaborative, and whole-of-you centred.

We are proud to be a leading medical and allied health centre in Cairns, Queensland, bringing together experienced General Practitioners, specialist doctors, and highly skilled allied health professionals under one roof.

Our model is simple — comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare delivered with collaboration, communication, and genuine respect for every individual who walks through our doors.

From preventative health and chronic disease management to specialist consultations, procedural medicine, musculoskeletal care, women’s health, mental wellbeing and integrative services — our team works together to support better outcomes at every stage of life.

What makes Cairns Health Collective different is the strength of our multidisciplinary approach.
Your GP can collaborate with specialists.
Allied health professionals can work alongside medical practitioners.
Care plans are thoughtful, coordinated, and personalised.

This is healthcare designed for modern life — connected, professional, and patient-focused.

📍 Conveniently located in Cairns
🤝 Independent practitioners working collaboratively
🌿 A calm, welcoming clinical environment

We invite you to meet the team and experience healthcare that feels both professional and personal.

👉 https://www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au