Paraburdoo Medical Centre

01/12/2025

Dear Community,

We wish to remind you that the Paraburdoo Medical Centre will be closed from Saturday, December 20th, to Sunday, January 4th. We will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

We encourage you to book an appointment in advance with Dr Mike Forster, where possible. Dr Forster will be returning to Paraburdoo from December 8th to December 19th.

During the closure, the community will still have access to healthcare options:

- Tom Price Medical Centre – Available for in-person visits (open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

- Telehealth consultations – Where clinically appropriate, telehealth appointments may be available with our onsite doctor at Tom Price Medical Centre.

- Tom Price Hospital – A doctor will be available every day as usual over the Christmas period.

- Paraburdoo Hospital – Open as usual.

27/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Bruce Dixon will be the onsite doctor at the Paraburdoo Medical Centre until December 5th.

23/11/2025

We’re encouraging all men to take charge of their health this month. A prostate check doesn’t have to be invasive, a simple blood test can give you peace of mind.

Pop into the Paraburdoo clinic, show us your best mo, and chat with our team about getting your PSA levels checked today.

18/11/2025

Looking for a role where every day is different and your work genuinely matters? Join a dynamic team of Doctors, Nurses and Administrative staff.

Tom Price and Paraburdoo Medical Centres are expanding our team and seeking enthusiastic Medical Administration Assistants. We welcome applicants with general administration or customer service experience, with no medical background required. Full training is provided; however, these roles would suit applicants already residing in Tom Price or Paraburdoo, as housing is not provided.

We have positions available in both of our clinics, located in Tom Price and Paraburdoo.

https://www.seek.com.au/job/88560880

16/11/2025

Dear Community,

We wish to inform you that The Paraburdoo Medical Centre will be closed from Saturday December 20th to Sunday January 4th. We will therefore reopen on Monday, the 5th of January, 2026.

Dr Mike Forster is returning for your healthcare needs before Christmas, 8–19 December 2025 & Dr John Renju will be back when we reopen, 5–16 January 2026.

During the closure, the community still has care options:
- Tom Price Medical Centre is available for in-person visits (open except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).
- Where clinically appropriate , Telehealth consultations may also be available our onsite doctor at Tom Price Medical Centre
- Tom Price Hospital – will have a doctor at the Tom Price Hospital every day as usual, over the Christmas period.
- Paraburdoo Hospital – the Paraburdoo Hospital will be open as usual.

11/11/2025

We want to hear from you!
At Paraburdoo Medical Centre we are committed to reviewing and improving the services we provide to the community.
- Got a compliment about one of our staff - we want to hear it
- Uncomfortable sitting in the waiting room - please tell us about it
- Not happy with the treatment you received - tell us more

The best way for us to tailor services to your needs; is if you tell us what you need.

All feedback is completely anonymous and kept strictly confidential.

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Caleb Chow will be the upcoming onsite doctor at Paraburdoo Medical Centre, returning November 10th.

03/11/2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to Kings Lake in Tom Price for the Men’s and Women’s OCHRE Event:

📆 Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 November 📆

Come along to connect with local health services, have a yarn, and share your thoughts on improving community wellbeing.

Food and drinks provided. Kids area available.

Mel and Carissa will be joining the team at PAHA for the session today and looking forward to hearing your experiences and thoughts.

RSVP to Henry Lockyer on 0447 210 901 or hpm@paha.org.au.

30/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr John Renju will be joining us at Paraburdoo Medical Centre.

26/10/2025

🚨Attn: Paraburdoo Community🚨
Dr Susan Beale will be returning to the Pilbara next week.

Dr Beale has previously worked at Tom Price Medical Centre. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed further training and attained a Masters of Medicine (Skin cancer) through the University of Queensland. Dr Beale specialises in comprehensive skin cancer checks and is highly skilled in both medical and surgical management of skin cancers.
Dr Beale has a wide range of experience after practicing in Sydney, Wollongong, Perth and now Canberra. She is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at several conferences. She has also been involved in medical education as a Clinical Associate Lecturer through the University of Wollongong.

Contact the medical centre 9189 5069 or book your appointments via HotDoc

16/10/2025

Paraburdoo Medical Centre would like to encourage local community members to participate in the on country health reconnection and exchange events facilitated by PAHA on 4 and 5 Nov

These OCHRE events are a great opportunity to connect and yarn about what health and wellbeing is needed for local communities and how YOU want it delivered!

Providing culturally appropriate care, on country, that is community controlled is at the heart of the PAHA team.

Spread the word, get involved and have your say in how healthcare is delivered in the future.

15/10/2025

🚨Important Announcement🚨

Please note that due to illness we have no onsite GP at Paraburdoo Medical Centre today. Any patients requiring immediate medical care are encouraged to go to Paraburdoo Hospital.

We will have Dr Len Henson onsite tomorrow from 8.30am until 2pm and appointments can be booked by contacting our staff on 9189 5069