Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield

03/05/2026

Your heart works hard for you every single day - return the favour!

This Heart Week, chat to your GP about a Heart Health Check. It's quick, it's simple, and it could be life-changing.

Don't miss a beat. Book an appointment with your GP to discuss your heart health.

22/04/2026

Please be advised Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield, will be closed this Saturday 25th April for ANZAC day.

We will reopen Monday 27th April 8.30am

Lest we forget.

21/04/2026

We're heading to the RACGP Practice Owners Conference 2026!

Join us on 23-24 May at ICC Sydney and come find us at Stand 35. Whether you're thinking about your next chapter or just want to learn more about what Ochre Health offers practice owners, we'd love to have a chat.

See you there!

10/04/2026

Looking for a GP in Lancefield?

Dr Dung Ho is now welcoming new patients at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield, offering personalised, patient-centred care for individuals and families.

Book online or call the practice on (03) 5429 1362.

https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-lancefield/doctors/?profile=dr-dung-ho

08/04/2026

Please note that Ochre Lancefield will be closed this Saturday 11th April (Including ACL pathology & Ochre Anytime).

Please see below for details

30/03/2026

Happy Easter! We will be closed for the break to enjoy the long weekend.

Ochre Medical including ACL pathology will reopen Tuesday 7th April at 8.30am.

23/03/2026

Dr Dung Ho commences with our practice this week, with appointments available from Wednesday the 25th of March. To book with Dr Ho, please call the practice on (03) 5429 1362 or book online here: https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-lancefield/doctors/?profile=dr-dung-ho

We are delighted to welcome Dr Dung Ho to the team at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield. With a passion for quality care and patient wellbeing, Dr Ho looks forward to providing comprehensive general practice services to the community. Book an appointment to meet Dr Ho today.

https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-lancefield/doctors/?profile=dr-dung-ho

05/03/2026

Please be advised that Australian Clinical Labs will be closed today Friday 6th March.

We apologies for any inconveniences caused.
Pathology will reopen tomorrow Saturday 7th March from 8.30am - 11.30am.

18/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr Dung Ho to the team at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield. With a passion for quality care and patient wellbeing, Dr Ho looks forward to providing comprehensive general practice services to the community. Book an appointment to meet Dr Ho today.

https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-lancefield/doctors/?profile=dr-dung-ho

01/02/2026

🦺🚧🪏Construction of the High Street Wombat Crossing has commenced on the Practice side today, please allow time for parking and walking to the practice, prior to your appointment.

23/01/2026

Need to see a GP on the public holiday - there is still care available. Ochre Anytime offers video telehealth consults around the clock, with doctors able to view and write to your medical record for seamless follow up. Open to all patients across Australia. Find out more at the link.
https://ochrehealth.com.au/ochre-anytime/

23/01/2026

Please note we are closed to enjoy the long weekend. We will be reopening Tuesday the 27th at 8:30am.

20/01/2026

Get asthma-ready for back to school 🎒🍏📚
Check out this great information from Asthma Australia and book an appointment with your GP to update your asthma action plan.

🎒Back to school is an exciting time – new classes, new friends and new routines.

But for families managing asthma, the first few weeks of Term 1 can also be risky. Every year, asthma flare-ups spike as kids return to the classroom.

The good news? With a little preparation, your child can feel confident, safe and supported – at home and at school.

Being asthma-ready is as easy as 1-2-3.
Start preparing today 👉 https://buff.ly/sEu9KQe

21/12/2025

The team at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield wish the community a Merry Christmas and a happy & safe new years 🎄⛄️🎅

Please see our updated Christmas operating hours. ACL pathology collection will be closed from Christmas Eve returning Monday 5th of January 2026.

We look forward to continue providing care to our patients in 2026. See you next year!

18/12/2025

If you can’t see your usual GP this festive season, there is still care available. Ochre Anytime offers video telehealth consults around the clock, with doctors able to view and write to your medical record for seamless follow up. Open to all patients across Australia. Find out more at the link.

https://ochrehealth.com.au/ochre-anytime/

10/12/2025

We are proud to announce that Ochre Health has opened a new bulk billing Urgent Care Clinic on the Sunshine Coast. This service will give locals faster access to high quality urgent care without the out of pocket cost. Read more in the article below.

A new seven-day bulk-billing urgent care clinic has opened on the Sunshine Coast, offering walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The Buderim Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 9 Ochre Way, Sippy Downs, is operating with extended hours, including weekends, with doctors and nu...

05/12/2025

Angel Flight plays an important role in supporting rural healthcare, and we are proud to work alongside them. This story about Dr Bronwyn Jackson in Collarenebri is a wonderful example of what that support makes possible.

For Dr Bronwyn Jackson, serving rural and remote communities has never just been part of the job, it has been her calling. Having spent much of her life in the Northern Territory, Dr Jackson is no stranger to the challenges and rewards of rural medicine. Previously working as a Medical Educator and....

18/11/2025

This week is National Skin Cancer Action Week (16 - 22 November), and we are urging all Australians to make your skin a priority. Speak with your GP about a skin check today!

Unfortunately, more than a quarter of Australians still admit sun protection isn’t part of their daily routine. No wonder Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world! Currently 2 in 3 Australians are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. The slightly bet...

13/11/2025

Farewell Dr Marina, good luck and thank you!

Since February 2009 Dr Marina Kefford has serviced the Lancefield/Romsey District at Ochre Medical Centre Lancefield/Lancefield Country Practice.

We would like to thank you for your support, hard work, dedication to your profession, and we wish will you all the best on your new beginnings in QLD It has been a pleasure working alongside you - and we are sad to see you go! ❤️

11/09/2025

Today we’re recognising R U OK? Day - a reminder to check in with the people around you. Start a conversation: Ask, Listen, Encourage action, and Check in. If you’re not OK, you’re not alone. Speak with your GP or call Lifeline 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. In an emergency, call 000.

31/08/2025

Did you know 1 in 9 Australians live with asthma, yet only 32% have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan—and there are over 56,000 ED visits annually due to asthma? Now’s the time to review your plan, master your inhaler technique, and book a GP review.

Book an appointment today!

https://ochrehealth.com.au/news/lets-talk-asthma/

08/08/2025

Do you know someone who can make a strategic impact in healthcare?

Ochre Health is seeking a skilled and influential Government Relations and Grants Officer to amplify our voice in the health sector and secure funding that delivers lasting community impact. In this pivotal role, you will support the Executive team to build trusted relationships across all levels of government, advocate for meaningful change, and secure grants and tenders aligned with our strategic priorities. Your knowledge, expertise, and track record of success will help ensure Ochre’s long-term sustainability and our mission to provide accessible, high quality healthcare across Australia.

If you have demonstrated experience in government relations, public affairs, grants and tender writing and ideally a strong understanding of Australian healthcare funding, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Tracy McClenaghan our Chief Recruitment Officer for a confidential conversation on 0450 105 565 or tmcclenaghan@ochrehealth.com.au

16/07/2025

It’s National Diabetes Week (13–19 July), and this year’s message is clear: prevention matters at every stage.

Whether it’s lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes or helping people with diabetes avoid complications, early action makes a big difference.

Take the time to talk to your GP about risk checks, regular screenings, and support options. Let’s take steps toward a healthier future.

09/07/2025

It’s NAIDOC Week and we are celebrating with our First Nations team members, patients and communities their rich history, diverse cultures and many achievements. Ochre has been very involved with First Nations communities since we were founded in Bourke over 20 years ago. Today, through our medical centres, we provide care to over 12,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, through our recruitment teams we place locum doctors into Aboriginal Medical Services and other health facilities caring for First Nations communities around the country, and we are proud ongoing sponsors of the Australian Federation of Medical Women “Purple Bush Leaves Medicine Bursaries” which provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with financial support to further their medical careers. After some wonderful NAIDOC events last year, including at our Oakey practice in Queensland (main picture), our program this year culminates with our Walgett practice in Western NSW which on Friday will be hosting a community celebration in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District. This is open to everybody in the area and will including a smoking ceremony, a welcome to country and dancing.