Ochre Medical Centre Smith Street

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!

06/05/2024

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing a network outage affecting our phone systems. We are working to get this resolved as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.

02/02/2024

02/02/2024

28/01/2024

Dear Patients,

Smith Street Practice is joining the Ochre Health network.

How will this affect you? Not much.

There will be no changes to the current doctors, nursing staff or the reception team, the operating hours, the phone number or the billing policy.

The practice will continue to focus on providing high quality care and improving the health of the local community - simply as part of a larger group with the same goals and the capability to provide excellent support.

The Smith Street practice looks forward to continuing to serve you with a wide range of medical services!

The Smith Street Practice team

11/12/2023

Christmas Closure

The Smith Street Practice will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2023.

For any afterhours urgent medical attention please contact the Doctor on call for the practice on 6766 7755 if you require any assistance during the practice closure.

We would like to wish our patients a safe and Merry Christmas.

11/12/2023

Repeat Prescriptions

With Christmas being two weeks from today, please make sure that you check your prescriptions and contact the practice in plenty of time to arrange an appointment time for any repeat prescriptions that you are running low on.

26/10/2023

GROUP WORKSHOP

A workshop is being held on Saturday 11th November 2023 between 9:45am to 12:30pm for any persons between the ages of 50 and 70 years who are current smokers or have previously ever smoked. This workshop explores ideas about lung cancer and lung cancer resources.

For each attendee a $100 gift card will be given as a thank you for participation.

For further information or to register your interest, please see the poster below.

13/07/2023

Please call the Practice on 6766 7755 to book an appointment for your flu vaccine for 2023.

04/07/2023

NAIDOC Week 2023 - This years theme is ‘For our Elders’.

NAIDOC week is a time that we come together to acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and contribution First Nation people have made to our country.

It’s an opportunity for First Nations and Non- First Nations people to come together to reflect, educate and embrace the history and oldest living culture in the world.

09/06/2023

The Smith Street Practice will be closed Monday 12th June 2023 for the Kings Birthday weekend.

The Doctor on call for the practice can be contacted on 6766 7755 for any urgent after-hours attention.

The practice will re-open on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 8:30am.