Cygnet Family Practice

02/09/2025

We are sorry to announce that our books are closed to new patients.

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14/08/2025

“My name is Tom Clarkson. I am a paramedic for Ambulance Tasmania, having recently worked at Huonville ambulance station. I am currently completing a Masters of Paramedicine, specialising in Extended Care, at Charles Sturt University. I’m gaining some experience over the next few weeks in urgent care with the wonderful team at Cygnet Family Practice.”

14/08/2025

Welcome Paramedic Tom Clarkson.
Tom, will be doing a 3 week placement in the urgent and after hours service.
He will be working closely along side Paramedic Nick Grant and Nurse Practitioner Kerrie Duggan.

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Nick & Tom

14/08/2025

We have this toy dinosaur in our waiting room. Please come in and collect him if it belongs to you.

06/08/2025

Children at risk of influenza
A report on influenza shows that 77% of children who are eligible for free influenza vaccines have not received them.
Influenza is a serious respiratory infection which can result in the child being hospitalised.
If you would like any information or have questions or concerns, please book with one of our health professionals to discuss.
Influenza vaccinations are free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years and for those with asthma.
Please phone 62951460 to book now.

28/07/2025

Casual Receptionist Required - Experience Essential.
As the first contact that patients have with Cygnet Family Practice, our medical receptionists need to have great interpersonal skills, representing our organisation in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner. Your main responsibilities are greeting patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, maintaining records and performing administrative tasks in order to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the practice, and provide an exceptional standard of care to our patients
If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your cover letter and CV to beth@cygnetfamilypractice.com.au - applications close of the 21st of August 2025.

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22/07/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience. We are trying to contact all patients.

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22/07/2025

To obtain the Medicare rebate for telehealth appointments with your doctor, you must have had one face to face consult in the past 12 months.

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17/07/2025

Rupert working hard in the Urgent Care Clinic today.

16/07/2025

Cygnet Family Practice is happy to announce that we are able to re-open our books for patients to see the following General Practitioners Dr Tammy Bennetts and Dr Ingrid Smethurst.
To become a Cygnet Family Practice patient, you will need to have a 30-minute registration appointment with one of our registered nurses, which does incur a one-off registration fee of $50.00 for general patients and $25.00 for pension and health care card patients.
To book your appointment please call 6295 1460.

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14/07/2025

Nurses caring for people with diabetes
Cygnet Family Practice have received funding to develop a nurse led diabetes clinic. Nurse Practitioner Samantha Beattie
is leading the nursing team to improve systems which make sure the detailed care needed to prevent complications of
the disease is completed. People who attend our practice and who have diabetes, will soon be sent an invitation to join the project.

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Nurse Practitioner Samantha Beattie, Linda Govan (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association Project Manager, and
Cygnet Family Practice co-owner Kerrie Duggan

08/07/2025

We appreciate our waiting times are longer than we all would like. Dr. Elizabeth Jenkins is working here this week to help you access a GP. She has appointments available today and each day until Friday. Book now 62951460.