River Heads Family Practice

20/05/2026

Hi everyone, please see our upcoming changes to clinic hours:

Friday, 22 May – Closed (Fraser Coast Show Day Public Holiday)
Monday, 25 May – Closed (Dr Youssef away)
Tuesday, 26 May – Opening at 10:00 AM (instead of 9:00 AM)

🚑 If you require urgent medical attention:

Please go directly to the nearest Hospital or dial 000 in an emergency.
For urgent but non-life-threatening care, you can visit the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic on Boat Harbour Drive.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

12/05/2026

Children from 2 to 5 years old can now receive the flu vaccine without an injection!

Queensland Health has rolled out a new nasal spray, free for children aged 2 - 5 years.

We are offering this nasal spray - book an appointment for your child to get one free of charge!

11/05/2026

A (late) shoutout to all mothers and mother figures... Motherhood isn’t a one-day event — it’s a lifetime of showing up:

Your love is the quiet engine behind so much of our joy. Thank you for the endless sacrifices and the unwavering support — we celebrated you yesterday, but we appreciate you always...

"Not all women have fruits of their own womb, but all women are called upon to be mothers: that is, self-giving, self-sacrificing in the silence of their loving heart." - Alice Von Hildebrand

03/05/2026

Hi everyone!
Please note that the surgery will be closed tomorrow, Monday 4 May, for Labour Day. We'll be back and ready to see you on Tuesday, 5 May.
Have a great rest y'all! And May the 4th be with you! 😁

09/04/2026

Hi everyone !
To keep providing you with the best care possible, Dr. Youssef is away attending a course tomorrow, so the surgery will be closed. We’ll look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Sunday, 12 April.
We’re so sorry for the late notice, but we appreciate you sticking with us! 💙🫰

09/04/2026

Flu vaccines are now available! Give us a ring and book in for one.

05/03/2026

Flu vaccines will be available in April.
We will let everyone know when we have received them from Queensland Health.

Winter is coming, which means it's time to start thinking about your flu vaccine.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu vaccine, free for all Queenslanders aged 6 months and older until 30 September 2026.

This year, for the first time in Australia, a needle-free flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray will also be available and free for children aged two to five years (before they turn 6). This is an easy way to protect your child.

Good hygiene behaviours like washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick can help stop the spread of the flu, but for the best protection, get vaccinated. 💪

Check with your GP, pharmacist, or vaccine provider about when the vaccine will be available for you.

13/02/2026

👋🏻 Hi everyone ,

Please be informed that Dr Youssef will be away ✈️ from Sunday, 15 February,➡️to Sunday, 22 February. During this period, the surgery will be closed and will reopen on Monday, 23 February.

We had hoped to arrange a 👨🏼‍⚕️locum GP to cover this time; however, none were available. We sincerely apologise for the short notice.

☎️Our phone lines will remain staffed throughout the week, so you are still able to call and book appointments for the week commencing 23 February.

🙏🏻Thank you very much for your understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

25/01/2026

Please note that the surgery is closed on Australia Day, 26 January 2026.

Happy Australia Day to one and all!

16/01/2026

** 22 JANUARY 2026 - JOB APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED **
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🌟 We’re Hiring! Medical Receptionist Wanted 🌟
Our small but busy, friendly medical practice is looking for a warm, organised, and reliable Medical Receptionist to join our team. If you love helping people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy being the welcoming face of a clinic, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Position Details:
• Casual role — 8–12 hours per week
• Living locally is preferred

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Ability to multitask with ease
• Ability to work independently within a close‑knit team
• Experience in medical reception is a bonus

📩 Interested? Send us a message, or email your resume — we’re excited to meet our next team member!