North Geelong Medical Clinic

26/08/2025

Fun fact: A few(ish) years ago, Dr Courtney did a public health internship on eye health in Nigeria. One of the things that struck her during this time was how simple and cost-effective the measures can be to maintain or restore sight. That's why she is raising funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation by walking 100km in August to help this group restore people's sight. If you feel like donating, check out https://www.fredsbigrun.org/fundraisers/courtneygardner39690/freds-big-run-2025

Photo proof of activity aforementioned public health internship included as evidence (and maybe a smile!)

01/07/2025

We talk with a lot of people who are feeling isolated, something we know greatly affects a person’s quality of life. Participation in this group might be a great opportunity to help make it easier for people to feel connected in their communities.

The City of Greater Geelong is forming a Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) — a group of local people who will investigate the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the Greater Geelong community and decide on the best course of action to overcome them.

Barwon Health and the City of Greater Geelong are strategic partners and we recognise the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the health of our community.

For more information, visit: https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/EOI-SIAG

23/04/2025

We all know immunisations aren’t really fun, but we do our best to make immunisations as pleasant as possible for people of all ages. Give us a call on 5234 4828 or book online via HotDoc for an appointment.

17/04/2025

We at NGMC hope you all have a wonderful long weekend. Our team will be back on Tuesday, 22 April at 9am, and we look forward to seeing you then!

16/04/2025

Our team is ready to protect you and your family from influenza. Give us a call 5234 4828 or go online via HotDoc to get booked in!

25/03/2025

On Wednesday the 26th we will be closing early at 3pm to upgrade some IT systems in the practice.

We will be back up and running with business as usual at 9am on Thursday morning!

Thank you for understanding.

14/03/2025

Volunteering can be a great way to build connections, and helping local children and their families might be a perfect match for someone in our NGMC community.

We are urgently recruiting volunteers for two key roles in the children's area of our Emergency Department (ED) and the Children's Ward at Barwon Health. If you’re interested in stepping into a rewarding volunteer role quickly, this is your best chance!

Orientation Day: 24 March
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 – 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
We are launching an exciting new Volunteer Program to support our community in
the Children's Emergency Department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment
and want to make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity! Volunteers
will provide compassionate care, emotional reassurance, and support to children,
their families, and carers during what can be a stressful time.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
This role is based in the Children’s Ward, providing emotional, social, and
recreational support to young patients and their families. Volunteers will help create a welcoming and comforting environment, engaging with children and assisting
families during their stay.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿
In addition to Barwon Health’s standard volunteer requirements, we are seeking
volunteers who:
✔️ Feel comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
✔️ Can remain calm and offer empathy in stressful situations
✔️ Are passionate about providing emotional, social, and recreational support to
children and families
✔️ Are willing to undergo additional training to ensure they are fully prepared for their role.

Both roles are consumer-facing, offering direct support to patients and families.
Volunteers will work as part of a team in a supported environment—making a real
impact when people need it most.

Apply now ahead of the March 24 orientation day: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?EnterpriseGuid=64dfe061-0c75-4d61-af2f-109ebb8e2458&SearchType=Organization&SearchId=15049

23/02/2025

We are very excited to announce the Dr Myo Myint Tun will be joining us at NGMC from 4th March! Dr Myo is a friendly, experienced GP with special interests in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, and the medical mysteries that arise in general practice. We are already taking bookings, so get in touch to meet our new GP!

26/01/2025

We are closed for the public holiday on 27th January, and will be open again on Tuesday, 28th January. We hope you all stay cool in the heat today!

31/12/2024

Every year at our little clinic we hear so many inspiring stories of people overcoming what can at times seem like insurmountable challenges. Being a part of these journeys as the stories unfold is an incredible privilege and something for which we are grateful.

As we wait to see what 2025 will bring us, we hope the new year provides opportunities for more joy, peace, and laughter for everyone in our NGMC community.

If you are struggling at the end of the year, please know that help is available. Some resources include
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Local - Geelong and Queenscliffe 1800 573 151 (M-F 9am-5pm including public holidays)
• Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7)
• Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 (24/7)
• Barwon Health Phone Triage Team 1300 094 187 (24/7)

We look forward to seeing you back in the clinic from 9am on 2nd January 2025, to begin a new year of journeying together.

24/12/2024

We hope you all have a fantastic holiday season!

We are now closed until 2nd January so our team can have a little break and start the new year feeling refreshed and ready to provide care to our wonderful community in 2025.

We are hoping everyone has a safe holiday season, but should you need to seek healthcare while we are closed, you can find a list of alternative services at https://www.northgeelongmedicalclinic.com.au/news/

01/12/2024

🌲 Our little team will be taking a break from 25 December 2024 and reopening on 2 January 2025. 🌲

Start checking your prescriptions now to make sure you are covered for the holidays!