Griffin Medical Centre

04/05/2026

Foot health is easy to ignore until it starts limiting your day. If you have ongoing foot pain, diabetes-related foot concerns, or you are worried about your child’s feet, this is your sign to get it checked early.

Diana Chapoterera-Bulle is our podiatrist at Griffin Medical Centre, with 10+ years of clinical experience. She supports patients with:
➡️Diabetic foot management (prevention, monitoring, early intervention)
➡️Paediatric foot conditions (flat feet, in-toeing, developmental concerns)
➡️Biomechanics and heel pain (including plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pain)
➡️Ingrown toenail treatment

Why early assessment matters:
🦶More than 500,000 Australians develop diabetes-related foot disease annually, contributing to around 47,100 hospitalisations and 6,300 amputations.
🦶Many children’s foot concerns respond best when assessed early, before they become long-term issues.
🦶Biomechanical problems like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis are common, with about 9% of Australians reporting heel pain related to these conditions.

Medicare rebate support:
Our GPs can organise a GP Management Plan which may make you eligible for a $61.80 Medicare rebate per podiatry session (eligibility applies).

To book with Diana:
📞 3465 0660
🌐 https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/griffin-QLD-4503/griffin-medical-centre/doctors/diana-chapoterera

27/04/2026

Griffin locals: Saturday 2 May bulk billed GP phone consults (12 spots only)

Saturday access is still one of the biggest requests we hear, so we’re continuing our Saturday morning phone consult pilot this weekend.
Long weekend reminder: Griffin Medical Center will be closed Monday 4 May, so if you need to speak with a GP before then, we have a limited number of Saturday morning phone appointments available.

This Saturday (2 May):
✔️12 bulk billed phone consults (eligible patients)
✔️Morning only
✔️First in, first served

Book now
🌐Online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/griffin-QLD-4503/griffin-medical-centre/doctors/dr-peter-andrew
📞Call: (07) 3465 0660

Eligibility (required for Medicare bulk billed telehealth):
These sessions are bulk billed and eligibility-based, so they are limited to existing patients who meet Medicare telehealth criteria:
✅Seen face-to-face at Griffin Medical Center within the last 12 months
✅Registered with MyMedicare at Griffin Medical Center
✅Phone consult only (not an in-clinic appointment)

New patients Saturday telehealth is not available for new patients. If you’d like to join the practice, please book a weekday in-person appointment first. Once you’ve been seen and you meet the criteria above, telehealth may be available for future appointments when offered.
Please note
❌No prescribing for opioids
❌No prescribing for ADHD medications

If you’re eligible and you’ve been meaning to book, grab a spot early. With the clinic closed Monday 4 May, Saturday is your best chance to be seen, and strong uptake helps us keep expanding Saturday telehealth access for Griffin 🙏

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

16/04/2026

Saturday bulk billed GP phone appointments (limited pilot for eligible patients)

We’ve heard the feedback from our local community: more access and more weekend options. So Griffin Medical Center is trialling Saturday morning GP phone consults, bulk billed for eligible patients.

Pilot dates (morning only):
Saturday April 18: 12 appointments
Saturday May 2: 12 appointments
First in, first served.

Book now:
🌐Online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/griffin-QLD-4503/griffin-medical-centre/doctors/dr-peter-andrew
📞Or call: 3465 0660

Eligibility (required for Medicare bulk billed telehealth):
These sessions are bulk billed and eligibility-based, so they are limited to existing patients who meet Medicare telehealth criteria:
✅Seen face-to-face at Griffin Medical Center within the last 12 months
✅Registered with MyMedicare at Griffin Medical Center
✅Phone consult only (not an in-clinic appointment)

New patients: Saturday telehealth is not available for new patients. If you’d like to join the practice, please book an in-person appointment during the week first. Once you’ve been seen in clinic and you meet the criteria above, telehealth may be available for future appointments when offered.

Clinical limits for these telehealth sessions:
❌No prescribing for opioids
❌No prescribing for ADHD medications

If you’re eligible, please book early. We’ll review uptake after the pilot and decide whether we can expand Saturday access.

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

10/04/2026

WE’RE HIRING: Practice Nurse - Make an Immediate Impact!

Ready to step into a role where your skills truly matter? Griffin Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our patient-first team and support our community from day one.

✅ Immunisations, wound care & chronic disease management
✅ Clinical documentation & care coordination
✅ Strong patient education skills

Fast-track onboarding and support to help you hit the ground running.

📩 Send your resume to admin@griffinmedicalcentre.com.au

Tag or share with someone who can’t wait to make a difference 🙏

28/03/2026

Get Ready for the Season: Assess, Heal and Strengthen This Easter Break with Griffin Medical Centre!

With Easter just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to pause and take care of those niggling injuries before the busy sporting season kicks in.

Whether you're a parent worried about your child’s foot pain or balance, or managing your own aches, our friendly allied health team is here for you:

Podiatrist: Custom orthotics to ease foot pain and improve balance for all ages.
Physiotherapist: Rehab and strengthening to get you and your family moving comfortably again.

If you or a loved one live with chronic pain or a health condition, you might be eligible for bulk-billed allied health services through a Care Plan prescribed by one of our GPs.

Use the upcoming school holidays to focus on healing and come back stronger this season.

Make a booking today, we’re here to support your whole family’s health!

Website: https://www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au/
Phone: 3465 0660

06/03/2026

Celebrating One Year of Serving Griffin Families 🎉

This week marks one year since Griffin Medical Centre came under new ownership and leadership, and we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

When we took over in March 2025, we made a commitment: to rebuild this clinic into something Griffin families could trust and be proud of.

Here's what we've accomplished together over the past year:
✅ Hired Linda as Practice Manager - bringing 35+ years of healthcare excellence to lead our team
✅ Completely transformed our culture - from patient care to staff experience
✅ Became a proud community partner - sponsoring Griffin State School twice and supporting local events and families
✅ Served hundreds of Griffin families with quality, accessible healthcare

We know trust isn't given, it's earned through consistent action. To every patient who gave us a chance this year: thank you! Your trust and support have driven everything we've built.

To those who haven't visited since the ownership change: We'd be honored to show you what Griffin Medical Centre has become. This isn't the same clinic you may have heard about, and we've got a year of results to prove it.

Here's to many more years of serving this community with the care and professionalism you deserve 🙏

With gratitude,
The Griffin Medical Centre Team ❤️

02/02/2026

Skin checks are back at Griffin Medical Centre. Bulk billed consults. Limited spots on Wednesday, 11 February.

We’ve had lots of requests, so we brought in Dr Wesley Chan, a highly in demand skin doctor with a strong focus on skin cancer checks and skin procedures.

Queensland is the skin cancer capital of the world. Over 2 in 3 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70. Brisbane UV often reaches 11+ (extreme), so regular checks matter.

Appointments available for:
✅Full skin checks, biopsies and surgical excisions
✅Acne, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
✅Skin health concerns like pigmentation and ageing
✅Bulk billed consultations

Languages: Dr Chan speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
To book:
➡️Call 3465 0660
➡️Book online: www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au

If you’ve been putting off a skin check, book it now.

31/01/2026

📣Attention all parents: School is back. Now it is your turn!

The kids are back into routine… but most parents keep running on “later” when it comes to their own health.

Quick question: when was your last comprehensive health check?
Not a quick script refill. Not “I’m fine”. A proper, unhurried review.

Because when you get unwell, it is rarely just you who feels it:
⚠️Time off work (and everything that stacks up behind it)
⚠️Less energy at home (and more stress on everyone else)
⚠️Cancelled plans and commitments
⚠️And sometimes: you pass something on to the family

A longer appointment gives your doctor time to go through what often gets missed for years, such as:
✅blood pressure
✅cholesterol and diabetes risk
✅fatigue, sleep, and possible iron-related symptoms
✅skin checks or spots you have been ignoring
✅stress, anxiety, mood, and overall wellbeing

Griffin Medical Centre can help with a long appointment comprehensive health check.

We are a Medicare bulk billing clinic.

Book online: www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au
Or call: 3465 0660

23/01/2026

Back to school is in a few days, so here’s a quick local reminder for parents: if your child hasn’t been 100% these holidays, it’s worth checking in.

Lingering cough or sniffles, sore ears, headaches, tummy aches, eczema flare-ups, or an asthma/allergy plan that needs updating can all make the first week harder than it needs to be.

Griffin Medical Centre can help with:
❤️Back-to-school health check-ins
❤️Colds, coughs, sore throats, earaches
❤️Asthma and allergy management plans
❤️Scripts and medical certificates
❤️General family GP care

For peace of mind heading into term, we’re here to help.
Book online: www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au
Call: 3465 0660

16/01/2026

Protect Your Health with Private Vaccines Available Now at Griffin Medical Centre.

We offer key private vaccines to keep you and your family safe, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), hepatitis A and B, typhoid, DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), chickenpox, and more.

Here’s why private vaccines are essential:
✅Travel Requirements: Many countries require vaccines like typhoid and hepatitis A for entry. Private vaccination ensures quick, convenient access before your trip.
✅Occupational Health: Jobs like healthcare, teaching, or outdoor work often require vaccines not routinely covered by government programs to protect you and those around you.
✅Age-Specific Protection: Certain vaccines, such as shingles or tetanus boosters, are important for older adults or people with specific health risks needing personalized immunisation.
✅Expanded Coverage and Timing: Private vaccines give you access to a broader selection on your schedule, bypassing public clinic delays and ensuring timely protection.

❤️‍🩹Alongside vaccines, our 24-hour heart monitors provide detailed cardiac tracking to detect irregular heart rhythms early, often before symptoms appear.

Protect yourself and your family. Book your private vaccines today.

Visit www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au or call 3465 0660 to learn more.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year 🎉

As we step into 2026, there's no better time to remember: Your health is your wealth!

We naturally take our bodies for granted when everything's running smoothly. But the patients who feel strongest today are the ones who caught small issues before they became big problems.

This year, don't wait for symptoms to remind you to prioritise your health.

Book your comprehensive health assessment today:
🌐 www.griffinmedicalcentre.com.au
📞 3465 0660

Your future self will thank you!

22/12/2025

⚠️ Supporting Griffin’s Growing Medical Needs: We Need Your Help‼️

Since opening in 2017, Griffin Medical Centre has been proud to care for our fast-growing community. However, we’re currently facing significant challenges due to a shortage of locally trained doctors. This means supporting our patients is becoming increasingly difficult.

One key barrier is that overseas-trained doctors are either required to work in rural areas or face long waiting periods (sometimes up to 10 years) before they can gain full registration here.

As the only medical centre servicing Griffin, we’re actively working with Emma Comer MP and Mark Butler MP to request a special exemption that will help us recruit doctors directly for Griffin.

Why this matters:
Our patient base continues to grow, and managing the number of patients is a challenge when staff resources are limited. Many overseas-trained doctors face systemic barriers to joining private practice locally, leaving a significant gap in access to care. This affects not only new patients but also the quality of support we can provide our loyal current patients who count on us.

How you can help:
✅If you know a GP who might be interested in joining our team, please introduce us or send us their details via private message.
✅We welcome advocacy from our community: please consider sending a message or email to Emma Comer MP or Mark Butler MP to raise awareness and support our exemption application.
➡️Emma Comer MP: emma.comer.mp@aph.gov.au
➡️Mark Butler MP: mark.butler.mp@aph.gov.au

A simple message highlighting the importance of improved medical access for Griffin can make a meaningful impact. Your support helps us sustain and grow a clinic that the community relies on.

We are deeply committed to providing the best possible care and continuously exploring partnerships and solutions to meet Griffin’s healthcare needs. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these challenges together🙏