The Crane General Practice

The Crane General Practice An all-inclusive, progressive General Practice welcoming new patients and families.

In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,    That mark our place; and in the sky    The larks,...
24/04/2026

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
    That mark our place; and in the sky
    The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
        In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
    The torch; be yours to hold it high.
    If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
        In Flanders fields.

In Flanders Fields by John Mccrae.

Lest we forget.

Working in Broken Hill at Maari Ma Aboriginal Health Service, I came across a T-shirt that read “Deadly Choices” given t...
23/04/2026

Working in Broken Hill at Maari Ma Aboriginal Health Service, I came across a T-shirt that read “Deadly Choices” given to patients who attend for a health check.

A simple message - but a powerful reminder.

Every day, we have a choice.
How we respond.
How we treat ourselves and others.
What habits we build.

We can choose:
✔️ Kindness over criticism
✔️ Action over complaint
✔️ Boundaries over people-pleasing
✔️ Health over excuses

Not everything is in our control -
but our response often is.

And in that space, we find autonomy.

What will you choose today?

- Dr Hwuei Lim (Principal GP)

Over the Easter long weekend, I spent a few days camping near Yarrawonga in country Victoria - a simple reset, but a pow...
17/04/2026

Over the Easter long weekend, I spent a few days camping near Yarrawonga in country Victoria - a simple reset, but a powerful one.

Waking up to greenery and the quiet movement of the river.
Swimming in fresh water.
No alarms, no rushing - just time.

Somewhere along the way, that constant background tension - the quiet hum of a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight - began to soften.

Not through medication.
But through environment, connection, and presence.

We gathered around the campfire with friends - sharing meals, stories, and unhurried time. One friend spent hours fishing - patient and still - eventually catching a Yellowbelly, which we cooked fresh over the fire with garlic and butter. Simple - and somehow perfect.

During the day, I noticed things I would usually miss - insects moving quietly through the campsite, each intricate in its own way. It became its own form of mindfulness. No app, no timer - just attention.

A gentle reminder:
• How quickly the body can settle in the right environment
• How accessible true mental restoration can be
• How much of this is freely available to us

And equally - how important it is to protect it.

The same rivers, bushland, and ecosystems that restore us are part of our health. This is *One Health* in practice.

Sometimes, the most effective intervention isn’t something we prescribe - it’s something we return to.

- Dr Hwuei Lim, Principal GP

🎭 Our much-loved Fancy Dress Flu Shot Clinic is back - and it's bigger, brighter, and just as fun. Flu season is approac...
31/03/2026

🎭 Our much-loved Fancy Dress Flu Shot Clinic is back - and it's bigger, brighter, and just as fun. Flu season is approaching, and this is your chance to protect yourself and your family - with a little flair 🎉

📅 Saturday 9 May (1-4pm) 
📍 The Crane General Practice, 35 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to everyone - patients, families & friends
✨ Face painting
🎨 Kids colouring competition
👗 Dress up… or don’t -  existing and new patients are welcome  

NEW this year:
💨 Needle-free option (nasal spray vaccine) for kids aged 2–

🐣🌸 A little Easter cheer at The Crane GP 🌸🐣Easter has arrived at reception - and yes, our chocolate eggs are back 🍫✨If y...
28/03/2026

🐣🌸 A little Easter cheer at The Crane GP 🌸🐣

Easter has arrived at reception - and yes, our chocolate eggs are back 🍫✨

If you’re popping in this week, please take one (or two!) with our compliments. A small thank you for being part of our community 💛

With the long weekend just around the corner, it’s also a good time to get ahead - whether it’s scripts, referrals, or anything you’ve been meaning to check in on. A little planning now can make for a much more relaxing Easter break 🌿

We’d love to see you - for care, for a catch-up, and of course… for the chocolate 😊

🎭 Our much-loved Fancy Dress Flu Shot Clinic is back - and it's bigger, brighter, and just as fun. Flu season is approac...
26/03/2026

🎭 Our much-loved Fancy Dress Flu Shot Clinic is back - and it's bigger, brighter, and just as fun. Flu season is approaching, and this is your chance to protect yourself and your family - with a little flair 🎉

📅 Saturday 9 May (1-4pm) 
📍 The Crane General Practice, 35 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to everyone - patients, families & friends
✨ Face painting
🎨 Kids colouring competition
👗 Dress up… or don’t -  existing and new patients are welcome  

NEW this year:
💨 Needle-free option with FLUmist (nasal spray vaccine) for kids aged 2–

Learning, growing, and bringing it back to our patients 🌿Our team - Aminee (Chronic Disease Nurse & Midwife) and GPs Cat...
21/03/2026

Learning, growing, and bringing it back to our patients 🌿

Our team - Aminee (Chronic Disease Nurse & Midwife) and GPs Cathryn, Erika, Hwuei, Lauren & Oliver - spent a full day at the Annual Women’s & Children’s Health Conference (8:30am–6:30pm!) yesterday soaking up the latest evidence.

Some key takeaways:
✨ New PBS-listed contraceptive pill (estetrol + drospirenone) - promising for PMS/PMDD & perimenopause
✨ Non-hormonal menopause options, including fezolinetant for hot flushes
✨ Targeted probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
✨ FIB-4 score for assessing risk of liver scarring/fibrosis
✨ Breast density matters - personalised screening with iPrevent
✨ Adrenaline nasal spray for anaphylaxis (now on private script)
✨ Syphilis “great mimicker” + emerging role of DoxyPEP in prevention
⚠️ Important conversations around AI use and children’s mental health

A jam-packed day of practical, evidence-based updates - all to better care for you.

If any of these topics resonate, we’d love to help - book in with your GP to chat further at thecranegp.com.au.

Now… a well-deserved Sunday reset ☕🌿

That tiny spot could be the one that matters. For Melanoma March, Dr Dustin Sprigg is offering a once-off Saturday Skin ...
15/03/2026

That tiny spot could be the one that matters.

For Melanoma March, Dr Dustin Sprigg is offering a once-off Saturday Skin Check Clinic this 21 March to help busy patients fit a check into their schedule.

Dustin has additional training in skin cancer medicine and dermoscopy to carefully assess suspicious lesions.

Saturday skin check is not something we usually offer -
so hurry up and book now before spots fill! New patients welcome.

Book online at thecranegp.com.au

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day - a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political ach...
08/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day - a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while continuing the journey toward equality.

At The Crane General Practice, we are proud to be supported by a remarkable team of women - leaders, clinicians, nurses, and staff - who bring care, strength, and compassion to our community every day.

Today we also pause to honour the women who came before us - our mothers, grandmothers, mentors, and pioneers - whose courage, sacrifices, and quiet leadership laid the path that allows many of us to lead and serve today.

Here’s to the women beside us, the women who came before us, and the women who will follow.
Together, we keep moving forward. 💜

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year 🐎As we welcome the Year of the Horse, Shawn (our Senior receptionist) and Dr Hwuei Lim (our Princ...
17/02/2026

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year 🐎

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, Shawn (our Senior receptionist) and Dr Hwuei Lim (our Principal GP/Owner) are home in Singapore and Malaysia respectively to celebrate with family - a time for reconnection, reflection and renewal.

The Horse symbolises strength, resilience and forward momentum, and the colour red carries wishes for health and good fortune.

You’ll spot touches of red around the clinic as we celebrate alongside our community ❤️

Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous year ahead ✨

Let's continue to keep things simple. Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated - and neither does moving more. 🌿Simple...
21/01/2026

Let's continue to keep things simple.

Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated - and neither does moving more. 🌿

Simple, regular meals and small, everyday movement (like walking a little more or taking the scenic route) can make a powerful difference to your energy, mood, and long-term health.

If you’d like support to make these habits sustainable, Michelle (our dietitian) and our GPs are here to help you create a sustainable plan that fits your life - not adds pressure.

📅 Appointments available - book online or call the clinic.

We are starting the year with a clear focus on balance and clarity.Behind the scenes, that means strengthening our found...
07/01/2026

We are starting the year with a clear focus on balance and clarity.

Behind the scenes, that means strengthening our foundations, refining how we work, and continuing to reflect and improve - so we can care for our patients thoughtfully and sustainably.

As always, we’ll keep doing our best, together. 🤍

Pic: some of our crew working yesterday, beaming in the sun! L to R : Shawn, Dr Lauren Harrison, Dr Hwuei Lim, Dr Jessie Rafeld, Lucy, Dr Oliver Hughes, Nurse Aminee, Toni

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35 Queens Parade
Clifton Hill, VIC
3068

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61390883258

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