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The Crane General Practice

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The Crane General Practice

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

16/07/2025

🩺🍭 National Diabetes Week at The Crane GP 🍭🩺

This winter, our nurses are keeping it real about sugar and your health.
👩‍⚕️ Nurse Aminee’s holding the temptation…
🙅‍♀️ Nurse Paola’s giving it a BIG NO!

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies over 25 have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes - and many don’t know it.

🧠💬 Comfort eating is real (especially in winter!), but if food is your main coping strategy, it might be time for a reset - body, mind, and mood.

✨ Book in for your health check:
✅ Bulk-billed once in a lifetime 45–49 year old health check (30 mins with nurse + 30 mins with GP)
✅ Annual check-ups for everyone
✅ HbA1c blood tests for diabetes risk
✅ Chronic Condition Management Plans & 3-monthly reviews for diabetics

Don’t wait for symptoms. Prevention starts now.

📲 Book online at thecranegp.com.au or via AMS Connect

08/07/2025

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week 2025: The Next Generation

This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week, honouring the strength, vision, and legacy of our First Nations peoples. ✨

In this photo, Dr Hwuei stands with Balgo artist Dulcie Nanala, holding one of her stunning paintings telling the story of the land around her home in the Kimberley, WA. 🎨🌾

At The Crane GP, we recognise that health and culture are deeply connected. Our GPs continue to walk alongside First Nations communities, working with Aboriginal Medical Services in Melbourne, Broken Hill, and Broome to support accessible, culturally safe healthcare for all.

May we listen, learn, and stand together to build a healthier future.

Happy NAIDOC Week. 🖤💛❤️

02/07/2025

🌟Farewell and Congratulations, Carlos! 🌟

We are so delighted to share that Carlos, our much-loved 4cyte Pathology collector, has been promoted to Team Leader at 4cyte Headquarters!

Many of you will know Carlos for his warm smile, gentle blood collection skills, and welcoming presence at The Crane GP. We have loved having him – and his family – as part of our community.

While 4cyte organises a new long-term collector for our clinic, there will be temporary collectors covering his role. Thank you for your understanding during this transition.

Please join us in wishing Carlos all the very best in his new role. We are so proud of him and grateful for the care he has given our patients over the years.

💛 Te deseamos lo mejor, Carlos!

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26/06/2025

🌌 Starry Skies & Steamy Springs - A Winter Wellbeing Reminder from Hwuei, our Principal GP

Over the weekend I hiked Cape Schanck under a sky full of stars, followed by a long soak at the hot springs with a dear friend. ✨💧

It was the perfect reminder that even in winter, nature + connection = medicine.

As we celebrate World Wellbeing Week (24–30 June), here’s your gentle nudge: make space for the small things that refill your cup. A walk, a chat, a breath of cold air - it all counts.

And if you're feeling off balance, you're not alone. We're here to support your wellbeing - body, mind, and heart.

📲 Book online or via the AMS Connect app.

23/06/2025

📚 Nurturing Little Minds Starts Early

From our principal GP, Dr Hwuei Lim:

This World Wellbeing Week, I gifted my 7-year-old niece a beautiful set of books from My Brain Books .books for her birthday - titles like My Mindful Brain and My Breath that help young kids (5+) understand their thoughts, feelings, and how to calm themselves with mindful breathing.

They're fun, practical, and I honestly wish I had them growing up!

At The Crane GP, we believe emotional wellbeing is part of preventive health. Early tools = lifelong resilience 💛

💬 Worried about your child’s emotions or behaviour? Our GPs are here to help!

📲 Book online at thecranegp.com.au or via the free AMS Connect app.

Pic: Art is more than play - it’s mindful practice: a drawing by my 7 year old niece in her sketch book :)

10/06/2025

📚✨ We Went, We Learned, We’re Here for You ✨📚

Our GPs Erika, Cathryn, Lauren, Hwuei, and Chronic Disease Nurse Aminee spent last Saturday soaking up the latest at the Healthed Annual Women’s & Children’s Health Update 2025 - because caring for you means staying up to date.

Here’s just some of what they brought back:
🩸 Progesterone in early pregnancy bleeding
🌸 Perimenopause care made personal
🧠 Mild cognitive changes & memory support
💤 Sleep apnoea in menopause
⚖️ Weight + Type 2 diabetes management
❤️ Recognising heart disease in women
🧩 Practical GP tips for ADHD & autism (like booking kids in first thing to reduce waiting, familiar nurses etc)

At The Crane GP, we believe better knowledge = better care. And we love turning what we learn into something meaningful for you and your family.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Cathryn, Dr Lauren & Dr Hwuei are welcoming new patients. Dr Erika continues to care for her regulars 💛

📅 Book online at thecranegp.com.au if you're interested in the topics above – we’d love to walk alongside you.

02/06/2025

🌅 End of a big Monday 🌅

It was one of those busy clinic days - full waiting room, back-to-back appointments, and a whole lot of teamwork behind the scenes.
But with care, calm, and collaboration, everything flowed just as it needed to. And now… this sunset 🌇

A gentle reminder that even on the busiest days, there’s space to pause, breathe, and feel the quiet satisfaction of having given our best.

Here’s to celebrating the little things - like heading home under a sky like this. 💛

30/05/2025

Please be advised that the clinic & 4Cyte pathology will be closed this Saturday due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please note that our phone lines will also be unavailable during this time.

Patients requiring urgent medical care are advised to attend their nearest Urgent Care Centre or Emergency Department.

Our clinic will resume normal operations on Monday, 2nd June 2025.

28/05/2025

🌿 Time in Nature — Just What the Doctor Ordered 🏞️

Our GP, Dr Oliver Hughes writes:

I’ve just come back from a 70km hike through Tasmania’s wilderness — sore feet, full heart, and a very refreshed mind 🥾💚

If you’ve seen me in clinic, you’ll know I love talking about simple lifestyle habits that support both mental and physical health — and one of the most powerful is time in nature.

🌳 We call it a “green” or “blue space” prescription — whether that’s a stroll in the park, sitting by a lake, or even tending to a balcony garden.

✅ Just 2 hours a week in nature (yep, less than 20 mins a day) can help:
✨ Lift your mood
🧘‍♀️ Lower stress and anxiety
💤 Improve sleep
❤️ Reduce blood pressure
And it’s great for kids too! Outdoor play can improve behaviour and reduce signs of ADHD 🧒🌻

You don’t need to hike 70km to feel the benefits — start small:
🌿 Sit in your local park
🌼 Grow a few herbs or flowers
🚶‍♂️ Walk by the river or beach
🌱 Join a community garden

So whether it’s walking the dog, a mindful lunch break, or planning your own Tassie trek — don’t underestimate the healing power of green and blue spaces 🌊🌿

Come chat more about it at your next visit — I’d love to help you find your own nature prescription 🌞

📅 Book with Dr Oliver at thecranegp.com.au

19/05/2025

The Doctor Who Knows You – A Tribute to Family Medicine 🩺🌱

Today is - and at The Crane GP, we’re proud to honour the quiet, steadfast role of family doctors in every stage of life.

Pictured L to R: Dr Oliver, Dr Hwuei, Dr Cathryn, Dr Erika. (Away today: Dr Dustin, Dr Lauren, Dr Jessie)

💛 We are true generalists at heart - caring for the whole person, not just the illness. From childhood to elder care, your family doctor walks with you through it all.

👋 Meet our newest addition, Dr Oliver Hughes, who shares our passion for holistic, patient-centred care. Whether you’re a new face or a familiar one, Oliver is here to listen, guide, and support.

🌿 Our strength lies in the trust of this community. Every shared story, every referral, every moment of care - it’s what makes The Crane GP more than a clinic. It makes us family.

📣 If you’ve experienced care that feels like home, we’d love you to share the word with your friends and loved ones. We welcome new patients!

“A team that knows you, cares for you, and walks with you - for life.”

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to celebrating the spirit of family medicine today and every day.

12/05/2025

Celebrating Our Nurses – International Nurses Day

Today, on International Nurses Day, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible care, compassion, and dedication of our nursing team at The Crane GP.

Laura, Aminee, Ange, and Paola are the quiet champions behind the scenes – supporting our GPs, guiding our reception team, and most importantly, caring for our patients with skill and heart 🫶🏽

From immunisations to iron infusions, chronic care to wound dressings, results recalls to a reassuring smile – their impact is felt in every part of the clinic.

Thank you for being the backbone of our care.
You make The Crane GP not just a clinic, but a community.🌸🥰

11/05/2025

Today we pause, with hearts sincere.
By calm sea and open skies,
We honour love that never dies.
For mums present, past, and held in dreams,
Your strength flows on like gentle streams.
From The Crane GP, we see you all -
With grace, with love, we stand, we call.

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Clifton Hill, VIC

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61390883258

Website

http://www.thecranegp.com.au/

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