Paynesville Medical Centre

20/03/2026

Flu Vaccination bookings are now open for 65+ - head over to the website to book your appointment https://www.paynesvillemedical.com.au/

18/02/2026

27/01/2026

Dr James is coming back! 🎉
We’re excited to share that Dr James will be back with us again in March 2026 — he just can’t get enough of the lovely patients at Paynesville Medical Centre 💙

We know many of you will be happy to see his familiar face again. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer! 😊

11/12/2025

☀️ Sunscreen today = healthier skin tomorrow
Protect your skin from sun damage and stay ahead of potential problems.
✔️ Daily SPF
✔️ Regular skin checks
Book your skin check at Paynesville Medical Centre and stay sun-safe all year.
📞 Call or book online!

08/12/2025

03/12/2025

📢 Clinic Holiday Closure Notice

Our clinic will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 29 December 2025 as our team takes a well-earned break over the Christmas period. 🎄✨

If you need prescriptions, referrals, or any ongoing care, please make sure to book your appointments in the coming weeks leading up to Christmas.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
– The Team at Paynesville Medical Centre

22/10/2025

Warning signs of a heart attack

08/10/2025

YAY! accreditation done and dusted - Congratulations to the team at Paynesville Medical Centre.
Being accredited means that our general practice is committed to a comprehensive program which
involves:
• Engaging our whole practice team to review our practice’s systems and processes
• Opening our practice doors to allow a team of independent surveyors to assess how our practice operates
• Assessment of our practice, and achievement of the nationally recognised Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices, that focus on health
care quality and patient safety

02/10/2025

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program. is a screening program for people who may be at higher risk of lung cancer. It uses a low-dose computed tomography scan (low-dose CT scan) to look for signs of lung cancer before any symptoms appear.

Who is eligible for the program?
People are eligible for free screening if they are:
Between 50 and 70 years old
Show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer (for example, unexplained persistent cough, coughing up blood, shortness of breath for no reason) and
Currently smoking to***co ci******es or have a smoking history (having quit in the past 10 years) and
Have a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years for example, a pack a day for 30 years, or 2 packs a day for 15 years.
Check in with your GP at your next visit!

30/09/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

'Check in' with your breast health - We encourage women over 40, and especially those aged 50-74, to monitor their breast health by ensuring they are up-to-date with their breast screenings.

'Check in' with your breast friends - Reach out to them with a call or share this post to check on their well-being and remind them of the significance of regular breast screenings.

'Check in' with your breast awareness - Familiarising yourself with the usual appearance and feel of your breasts will aid in noticing any changes.