St Mary Medical Centre

26/01/2026

☀️ Extreme Heat Alert – Please Take Care Today ☀️

With today’s extreme heat, we remind all our patients to take extra precautions to stay safe and well:

• Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day

• Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day

• Stay indoors where possible, or seek air-conditioned spaces

• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen if outdoors

• Check in on elderly family members, children, and vulnerable neighbours

• Never leave children or pets in cars, even for a short time

If you feel unwell, dizzy, faint, or have concerns related to the heat, please seek medical advice.

Stay cool and take care 🤍

25/01/2026

🇦🇺 Australia Day 🇦🇺

St Mary Medical Centre will remain open from 8:30am–4:00pm.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Please stay safe and take care.

20/01/2026

🟦 NEW PSYCHOLOGIST ALERT 🟦

We’re so excited to welcome Sanja, Psychologist, to the Key to Life Psychology team at St Mary Medical Centre 🤍
Sanja works with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of mental health presentations. She has particular interests in:

• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Trauma and adjustment difficulties
• ADHD and autism assessments
• Emotional and behavioural regulation
• Parenting support and family work

Sanja provides evidence-based therapy and psychological assessment, working from a warm, collaborative, and client-centred approach. She is bilingual and offers sessions in English and Serbian.

Sanja accepts Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and TAC referrals.

We’re thrilled to have Sanja joining our clinic family and look forward to the care she’ll be providing to our community.

19/01/2026

🕔 Closing Early 🕔

Monday 19th January we will be closing early.

Opening hours 8am - 5pm

Thank you for your understanding.

16/01/2026

🌟 Welcome Our New Doctor
Dr Joydip Ghosh 🌟

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Joydip Ghosh to St Mary Medical Centre, starting this Sunday.

8:30am - 1:30pm

Dr Ghosh is now accepting new patients and has appointments available.

📅 Book online via HotDoc:
👉 https://www.hotdoc.com.au/api/app/deep_links?campaign=share&clinic_id=4376&doctor_id=234286&tags%5B%5D=doctor_share&web_only=true

We look forward to welcoming Dr Ghosh to our clinic and introducing him to our wonderful patients.

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

13/01/2026

🌟 Welcome Dr Joydip Ghosh to St Mary Medical Centre 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Dr Joydip Ghosh to the team at St Mary Medical Centre.

Dr Ghosh has been practising since 2021 and holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Finland, with a strong interest in health promotion and primary health care. He is a skilled and compassionate GP who is committed to providing patient-centred, personalised care.

Dr Ghosh brings experience across general practice and aged care, with clinical interests including paediatrics, mental health, and the management of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and chronic kidney disease, as well as complex care of older patients.

Fluent in English and Bengali, Dr Ghosh is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community and looks forward to caring for patients at St Mary Medical Centre.

08/01/2026

⚠️ Thunderstorm Asthma Alert 🌩️

With thunderstorm activity forecast, patients with asthma, hay fever, or breathing conditions are reminded to take extra care.

Please remember to:
• Take your preventer medication as prescribed
• Carry your reliever (puffer) with you at all times
• Stay indoors with windows and doors closed where possible
• Seek medical help early if symptoms worsen (wheeze, cough, shortness of breath)

If you feel unwell or your asthma is not well controlled, please contact the clinic or seek urgent care.

Your health and safety come first 💙

07/01/2026

Your health doesn’t always fit into business hours — and now, neither do we.

Our clinic is open extended hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, making it easier to access care when you need it most.

💙 Book in or walk in and let us look after you.

Appointments can be made via HotDoc.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/carrum-downs-VIC-3201/st-mary-s-medical-centre/doctors

Or contact the clinic directly 8770 8888.

07/01/2026

Clinic Update – Shorter Hours Today

Please note that today, Wednesday 7th January, our clinic will be operating with shorter hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to continuing to care for you.

06/01/2026

Wishing our community a blessed Coptic Christmas filled with faith, hope and love.

May you and your loved ones find peace and joy this holy season.

Wishing our Doctors a lovely Christmas.

06/01/2026

EXTREME HEAT WARNING ☀️

Today’s high temperatures can increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness.

Please remember to:
💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day
🧢 Avoid prolonged time outdoors where possible
🕶️ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
🏠 Stay in cool or air-conditioned environments
👶 Check on children, older adults, and vulnerable family members

If you feel unwell or have concerns related to the heat, please speak to our reception team or your doctor.

8770 8888

Stay safe and hydrated today.

05/01/2026

📣 Clinic Hours Update.

Please note that our clinic will be closing early today.
🕗 Hours today: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to caring for you.