Ochre Medical Centre Sippy Downs

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.

08/07/2025

We were proud to host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Federal Minister Julie Collins MP, Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter MP, Member for Clark Ella Haddad MP, and members of their teams this morning at the Ochre Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) we operate in Hobart. The visit included discussion around plans for more UCCs in Tasmania and future funding models for healthcare. The Ochre Medicare UCC is co-located with our Ochre Medical Centre, as well as Capital Chemist, BodyTech Physio and Trusted Smiles Dental, in a Health Hub facility on the corner of Liverpool and Barrack Streets in the Hobart CBD.

03/07/2025

SCAM ALERT - texts claiming to be from HotDoc offering a refund.

We have been made aware of scam text messages impersonating HotDoc being received by patients claiming they are owed a refund and asking them to click a link.

These messages are not legitimate and we advise people not click any links or provide any personal information. If you receive a suspicious message like this relating to a refund, delete it and report it to help@hotdoc.com.au.

If you are a patient and you are ever unsure about a message you receive from us or HotDoc, please contact your clinic directly.

17/06/2025

Today is Bowel Cancer Australia's Red Apple Day (18th of June 2025).

Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers - but it’s also one of the most treatable when caught early.

At Ochre, we’re proud to support Bowel Cancer Australia and raise awareness about the importance of early detection, regular screening, and open conversations.

Find out more or donate:
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/red-apple-day

05/06/2025

Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day – highlighting the importance of the mental health of doctors and all team members across the healthcare sector. A big shoutout to everybody for your amazing resilience, dedication and patient care!

https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/

18/05/2025

Today is World Family Doctor Day! Established by WONCA (the World Organization of Family Doctors) to highlight the contribution of GPs to health care systems around the world, this is an excellent opportunity to recognise the wonderful care and leadership provided by doctors across the profession. The Ochre Health Group is honoured to support nearly 500 of those doctors across our 68 medical centres and urgent care clinics around the country in providing nearly 2 million consultations to their patients every year. A big thanks to all of you!

13/05/2025

Today is International Receptionists Day and we’d like to give a big shoutout to the hundreds of receptionists and other support team members across our network of 68 practices and urgent care clinics. Your care, diligence, commitment and teamwork are very much appreciated!

11/05/2025

Today is International Nurses Day, celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of professional nursing. This year’s theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.”, highlighting that a well-supported and healthy nursing workforce plays a key role, not only in improving health systems and ensuring better outcomes for communities, but also in strengthening economies. Ochre has over 250 highly skilled and passionate nurses across our 68 medical centres and urgent care clinics around the country, each providing wonderful support to doctors and their patients. A big thanks to all of you!

11/03/2025

08/01/2025

Doctor appointments at your fingertips, when you need them most.
Ochre Anytime offers access to trusted local doctors after hours, at a time and place that suits you.

Operating hours: 6pm-11pm Monday to Friday and various times on weekends

• Seamless quality video consultations
• Access to your health records for your consultation if you are an existing patient
• Rebates available for people who are eligible

Ochre Anytime provides access to after-hours GP appointments, connecting patients with experienced doctors via virtual consultations for ACT, NSW and QLD.

03/10/2024

Please note that we will be closed on Monday the 7th of October for the King's Birthday public holiday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

07/08/2024

Ochre Medical Centre Caloundra is supporting Grab Life By The Balls and hosting a BBQ to ignite positive change, celebrate mateship and morally claim what is rightfully ours- the world's biggest BBQ! The big day will be the 3rd of September. To register for the BBQ (it's free!), go to https://donorbox.org/events/649424

If you can't make it on the day but would like to donate to help us reach our goal, visit https://donorbox.org/ochre-health-supporting-grab-life-by-the-bbq

Hope to see you there!

19/07/2024

Our Urgent Care Clinic is now open all day Saturdays 9am to 4pm (closed between 12 & 1) for walk in patients. No appointment necessary.
Go to our website for more information and fee structure.

Ochre Health Medical Centre Sippy Downs is a mixed-billing general practice with a range of highly experienced male and female GPs available.

24/06/2024

We have an exciting vacancy for a dedicated registered or enrolled nurse for our busy practice in Sippy Downs for an immediate start.

13/06/2024

Due to the Show Day Public Holiday, the clinic will be closed on Friday 14th June.
We will re-open Saturday 15th from 9am with appointments and also the Urgent Care Clinic will be open from 9am to 4pm closing for lunch between 12 and 1.
Thank you

04/04/2024

Please join us in welcoming Casie Lamberton to our practice! As a dedicated and compassionate registered psychologist, Casie brings a wealth of experience in providing psychological support to children, adolescents and adults. For more information or to book with Casey, visit https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-sippy-downs/other-services/?service=psychology

28/03/2024

Congratulations to Wayne S for winning the patient Easter Basket competition by being the first person to guess the correct number of chocolates in the basket (62).
We hope you enjoy each and every single one of them.

28/03/2024

Happy Easter from the Staff at Ochre Sippy Downs.
Our GP clinic and Urgent Care Clinic is closed from Friday to Monday, for the long weekend and will reopen Tuesday.
Have a happy, fun and safe holiday from the Team

12/03/2024

Please join us in welcoming Carly to the team! She is an experienced skin and laser specialist with a Bachelor of Health Science- Dermal Therapies from Victoria University in Melbourne and her unrestricted laser use licence from Queensland Radiation Health.

Carly is available at Ochre Medical Centre Sippy Downs on Wednesdays and offers laser to non surgically remove benign lesions such as moles, seborrheic keratoses, skin tags, angiomas, capillaries and age spots without downtime or scarring. She also utilises laser therapy to support and manage inflammatory skin conditions, wounds and scars.

For more information please email laser.carly@gmail.com or call 0427 227 599.

29/02/2024

We celebrate our 10th anniversary on Sunday, having opened our doors for the first time on 3rd March 2014! Our amazing 3,000 sqm facility was built as part of the Commonwealth Government GP Super Clinic program and we currently have 13 independent GPs and a similar number of team members. We also offer a private Urgent Care Clinic, a fracture clinic, x-ray, physiotherapy, rheumatology, audiology, cardiology, vascular specialists, laser skin services, dietitians, a chemist and a dentist – all on site.

Highlights of our first 10 years have included training a huge number of medical students and registrars, standing up the largest COVID-19 GP-led Respiratory Clinic on the Sunshine Coast during the pandemic, and supporting the delivery of nearly 350,000 patient consultations. Our Medical Coordinator, Dr Anthony Vogelpoel, has also recently celebrated a milestone of his own, notching up 40 years as a GP in December. A big thanks to patients for your ongoing support, and congratulations to doctors and team members, past and present!