Doctors of Tewantin

19/09/2025

🌞 Introducing the DOT Skin Clinic! 🌞
We’re proud to soon offer a dedicated space for skin cancer screening & management in our newly expanded clinic.

Even better news? Dr Ken Corbett is back! 🙌

From Thursday 23 October 2025, you can book in with Ken on Thursdays & Fridays for your skin check.

Book online or call Justine & Pauline on 5470 2211.
https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/2841/tewantin-4565/doctors

15/09/2025

If you are reading this and thinking that some exercise 🤸‍♂️🏊‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️ or some allied health assistance (physio, exercise physiologist, dietitian, chiro, osteopath, podiatry…) could be worth trying you MAY be eligible for a ‘Management Plan’ which provides 5 Medicare subsidized visits to these providers. Ask your DOT Dr at your next appointment or ring the girls to enquire. 😊

Fact: a few creaks and groans when you stand up might be part of the soundtrack as you age, but ongoing pain isn’t something to ignore. It could be your body’s way of waving a red flag.

Managing pain as you age often starts with understanding what’s causing it. Instead of just reaching for another heat pack, think about your daily habits.

Are you always walking the dog with the same arm, is hanging out the washing now your most extreme sport, or do you spend more time sitting than your old recliner? 🤔

Small adjustments, like switching hands, changing posture or using support tools, can make a big difference.

Here are some ways to help manage those aches and pains and improve your quality of life:
👉 Gentle exercise, such as yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi, to help improve your balance, flexibility and strength.
👉 Stretching to help ease tight muscles and reduce those persistent, nagging aches.
👉 Exercise therapy offers personalised guidance to manage pain, build strength, and improve mobility.
👉 Walking to help ease stiffness, strengthen your legs, and lift your mood.
👉 Getting a massage to help release muscle tension, promote circulation, and ease discomfort throughout the body.

Making a few small changes can go a long way and help you keep those aches away. If pain starts to affect your daily life, speak to your doctor to help you find the cause and the right support. ❤️

ℹ️ Source: Better Health.

11/09/2025

Today is R U OK?Day 2025 but ANY day is the day to check in and support those who might be struggling.

If you’re not sure how to start the conversation, use these 4️⃣ steps.

1️⃣ Ask R U OK?
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check in

Find more tips at https://bit.ly/2ZcG05n

09/09/2025

ANYONE HEADING TO THE SHOW??
Just a quick reminder that we will be closed so please check you won't run out of scripts later in the week.
You can request repeat scripts & referrals online 💊
https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/2841/tewantin-4565

07/09/2025

Here’s to all the DOT dads — our doctors, our patients, and every dad in between. From holding little hands on the way to school, to guiding grown-up kids through life’s big decisions — we see the love, effort and wisdom you bring every day.

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, laughter, and maybe even a well-deserved sleep-in! 😉

With love from all of us at Doctors of Tewantin. ❤️🩺

05/09/2025

🚧✨ We’re so excited about our expansion that we even sent Dr Chandy out to “help” the builders speed things up!

Let’s just say Gary, the builder in the background, may not be quite as excited about his technique… 😂

The countdown is on — more space, more services, and the same warm DOT care you know and love. ❤️🩺

04/09/2025

🌸 Women’s Health Week – Menopause Matters 🌸

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but it can bring along symptoms like hot flushes, sleep changes, mood swings, aches and pains, and brain fog. 🌀💭

The good news? You don’t have to just “put up with it.” At DOT, our GPs can:
✅ Provide the new Medicare-funded menopause and perimenopause assessment
✅ Talk through treatment options, from lifestyle to HRT
✅ Support your bone, heart, and mental health through this transition

💗 Our caring doctors, including Dr Julie Josey and Dr Helene Kauffmann, are here to walk this journey with you.

👉 Book your menopause health check today and let’s make this stage one of strength, health, and confidence. https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/2841/tewantin-4565/doctors - scroll down to 'Menopuse HA'

03/09/2025

💗 Any concerns when checking your breasts? Please don’t hesitate to book with one of our two female GPs, Dr Julie Josey or Dr Helene Kauffmann. 🩺

If you’re due for your recommended 2-yearly screening mammogram, BreastScreen QLD have rooms right here in Noosaville (Ph 13 20 50).

If your DOT doctor feels further imaging is needed, we’ll guide you to our trusted local services — Quantum Medical Imaging or Noosa Radiology — for prompt follow-up.

🌸 If you’re ever worried and can’t see an appointment online, please call us directly. We’ll always do our best to get you seen as soon as possible. 🌸

👉 Don’t put it off — book your breast check today. Early detection saves lives.

31/08/2025

ITS ALL ABOUT US THIS WEEK LADIES ❤
To kick off , Day 1 is all about prioritising your health by staying up to date with your health checks ✅🩺

Here are some important health checks to keep on your radar:
✅ Cervical Screening Test (ages 25–74, every 5 years)
✅ Breast Screen (ages 50–74, every 2 years — earlier if you have risk factors)
✅ Heart & Blood Pressure checks
✅ Cholesterol & Diabetes screening
✅ Bone health (DEXA scan if at risk of osteoporosis)
✅ Skin checks (especially in sunny QLD 🌞)
✅ Mental health check-ins 🧠

Prevention and early detection make all the difference. ✨

📅 Book your health check today with your trusted DOT team:
https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/2841/tewantin-4565/doctors

💖 Caring for yourself is the first step in caring for everyone else.

The Jean Hailes website has amazing resources & information: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/whats-on/every-check-matters

27/08/2025

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS?

Did you know that 1 in 3 Australian adults has high blood pressure (hypertension) and many don’t even know it?
Left untreated, it can quietly damage your heart, brain, and kidneys. The good news? With regular checks and the right support, it’s one of the most manageable conditions.

👉 Book a blood pressure check with our nurses or GP. It’s simple, fast, and could save your life.

❤️ At DOT, we believe prevention is powerful. Don’t wait for symptoms — know your numbers.

https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/2841/tewantin-4565/doctors

25/08/2025

🩺 Have you joined MyMedicare yet? Think of it as your HEALTH HOME BASE 🏡 — and we’re always here, ready to help you stay well.

It’s a free way to link yourself to your GP here at Doctors of Tewantin — so you get more coordinated care, easier follow-ups, and that warm DOT touch we’re known for ❤️.

When you register for MyMedicare with us, you’re not just ticking a box — you’re giving your GP team the green light to:

Keep better track of your health history
Make follow-ups easier
Give you access to extra Medicare benefits

Signing up is quick and easy (we can even do it together while you’re here).

Use this QR code or register through your Medicare App or ask us about signing up next time you visit — it takes just a few minutes.