Hope Island Medical Centre

22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community.

Finding breast cancer early provides the best chance of surviving the disease. Remember you don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts.

Changes to look for include:
• a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it's only in one breast
• a change in the size or shape of your breast
• a change to the ni**le, such as crusting, ulcer, redness or inversion
• a ni**le discharge that occurs without squeezing
• a change in the skin of your breast such as redness or dimpling
• an unusual pain that doesn't go away.

Hope Island Medical Centre wants to encourage women of all ages to self-check and become “breast aware”. If you notice any changes, make an appointment with your GP to discuss further testing. Phone 5510 8199 or book online at www.himc.com.au

16/10/2025

🩺 We're Hiring: Practice Nurse Wanted – Join Our Gold Coast Team!
Are you a passionate, patient-focused Nurse looking to join a professional and supportive team?
Hope Island Medical Centre is a high-quality general practice located on the Northern Gold Coast! We're on the lookout for a dedicated nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional care.

💼 What We Offer:
✅ A warm, experienced, and team-focused work culture
✅ Opportunity to work with GPs who value your skills and input
✅ Well equipped facilities
✅ Flexible hours (part-time/full-time negotiable)

Ideally, we are looking for nurse/s for 4 days per week
🧡 What You'll Be Doing:
• Chronic disease management & care plans
• Immunisations & wound care
• Health assessments & preventative care
• Supporting GPs and patients to deliver top-quality outcomes

If you’re passionate about healthcare, love working with people, and want to make a meaningful difference in a well-respected general practice — we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Apply now or send your resume to: Practice Manager: anthea@himc.com.au

14/08/2025

🌞 Skin Cancer Checks with Dr Alison Burton 🌞

We’re excited to welcome Dr Alison Burton to the Skin Cancer Clinic at Hope Island Medical Centre! Dr Burton is a highly skilled doctor with a strong focus on the detection and treatment of skin cancer. With a commitment to early diagnosis and patient education, she offers exceptional care to individuals at risk of or affected by skin cancer.

🔍 With extensive experience identifying all types of skin cancers, Dr Burton provides thorough skin checks and tailored treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.

🤝 Known for her collaborative approach and compassionate care, Dr Burton ensures every patient receives the highest standard of medical attention in a supportive and respectful environment.

💰 Please note: Dr Burton charges private fees for all patients.

📅 Appointments are now available – don’t wait. Early detection can save lives.

📞 Call us on 55108199 or book online at www.himc.com.au

Hope Island Medical Centre was established as the first medical practice in Hope Island in 2006.

29/07/2025

Are you aged 50 - 70 years old? A current or ex-smoker?
You may be eligible for the new medicare funded National Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Talk to one of our GP's to discuss eligibility criteria and enrolment.

30/05/2025

When did you last have your Heart Health checked?

The Heart Foundation is thrilled by announcement of a three-year extension to Medicare Heart Health Checks by the Australian Government, securing funding through to 30 June 2028.

This vital program - first introduced in 2019 following strong advocacy by the Heart Foundation and the broader heart health sector - has already led to over 870,000 Australians receiving a Heart Health Check.

The Heart Health Check is a 20-minute appointment with a GP to assess a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke and to support early, proactive steps to reduce risk factors like high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

This extension ensures more Australians can access preventive care that could save their lives. Read here for more information on Heart Health Checks 👉 https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/your-heart/heart-health-checks

27/04/2025

FLU VAX AVAILABLE NOW | With the flu season almost upon us, we are fully stocked and ready to immunise! It is time to roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated as we are seeing an early spike in influenza already.

Vaccines are FREE (fully funded by government) so book online at www.himc.com.au and get protected!

BELOW: our GPs have already rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves and our community!

24/04/2025

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

23/04/2025

Did you know that Hope Island Medical Centre has a skin cancer clinic? 🩺✨

Their expert doctors and nurses use the latest technology for diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Regular check-ups and early detection are key to protecting your skin.

Stay safe and call 07 5563 5151 to book your appointment today!

19/04/2025

We would like to wish our patients and community a very happy Easter 2025.

09/03/2025

UPDATE: Hope Island Road is now fully open in both directions and the practice is fully accessible.

09/03/2025

UPDATE: for patients attending their appointments with us today, please be aware that Hope Island Rd is flooded but the practice is accessible via other surrounding roads. With your safety in mind, please remember, if it’s flooded forget it.

09/03/2025

We will be open tomorrow, but the number of patients we are able to see will depend on the capacity of our GPs and other staff who may be affected by flooding, debris and road closures. All booked appointments will remain in place, as long as our doctors are able to safely travel to the practice. Confirmation of appointments will be sent out in the morning, once we know the status of our staff. We thank you for your patience during this unprecedented weather event.