Gladstone Street Medical Clinic

07/01/2026

It is a hot day in Gippsland!
💦 Stay hydrated
🧢 👓 Cover up - create a barrier between you and UV
☀️ Use SPF50+ sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours
🩺 Think about booking in a skin check with your GP

Choose “skin check” when booking online at www.hotdoc.com.au or call our reception team to book in your skin check on (03) 5622 0444.

Melanoma can appear anywhere on the skin. But for men, it’s more common on the chest, back, head, or neck.

Next time you're due for a self-skin check, take some time to scan from head to toe. Look out for spots that are:
- new
- have changed in shape colour or size.
- are different from others on your body

If you spot one of any one of these three things, book an appointment with your GP.

31/12/2025

Wishing our patients and the community a happy, healthy and safe New Year! Thank you for your support in 2025.

We will be closed from 5pm today (Wednesday 31st December) and we will reopen with our normal hours from 8:15am on Friday 2nd January.

📞Our after-hours GP is available for our registered patients by calling (03) 5622 0444 and listening to the prompts.

🚑In case of an emergency please contact 000.
Gippsland residents also have access to after-hours telehealth via 1800 272 767 and/or check the availability of the Warragul Urgent Care Clinic.

09/12/2025

Nurse Practitioner Week (8-14 December) recognises the invaluable contributions of Nurse Practitioners across Australia.

This week we are celebrating our very own Nurse Practitioner, Kylie Sharp, who is not only an integral part of our clinical team but also gives back to the future of Nurse Practitioners by mentoring and educating NP students.

Being a Nurse Practitioner means Kylie is capable of diagnosing, treating, ordering tests and prescribing medications, and she has additional training in Travel Medicine.

📲Book with Kylie online at www.hotdoc.com.au or;
📞Call our team on (03) 5622 0444

02/12/2025

The festive season is fast approaching! See below our opening hours over Christmas/New Year.
GSMC will take a break over the main public holidays but our registered patients will still have access to our after-hours doctor by phoning (03) 5622 0444.

In case of an emergency please contact 000.
Gippsland residents also have access to after-hours telehealth via 1800 272 767 and/or check the availability of the Warragul Urgent Care Clinic.

Make sure to organise your regular prescriptions beforehand by booking in or making a prescription request online at www.hotdoc.com.au

29/10/2025

✅Register GSMC as your clinic with MyMedicare
✅Important Update on Bulk Billing Changes

From 1 November, significant government bulk billing changes will take effect across Australia.
Gladstone Street Medical Clinic (GSMC) welcomes this renewed investment in Medicare and remains committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
While GSMC will continue to operate as a private billing clinic, we’re pleased to announce that GP Chronic Condition Management Plans and their reviews will be bulk-billed from 1 November for patients who have nominated GSMC as their preferred clinic through MyMedicare.

We understand that some patients may visit other clinics from time to time, and that’s okay.
However, when it comes to your ongoing and comprehensive care, we’re proud to be your trusted team.
Registering GSMC as your regular clinic with MyMedicare enables us to bulk-bill your Chronic Condition Management Plans and reviews, helping us to support your long-term health and wellbeing.
When you choose GSMC, you can be confident you’re receiving care from a clinic that prioritises:
• A strong and continuous connection with your GP team
• Access to quality, evidence-based care proven to improve health outcomes
• Modern, well-equipped facilities
• The highest standards of IT security to protect your privacy
• Highly skilled, continuously educated GPs and Practice Nurses
• A positive, supportive culture that values both patients and staff

Your trust and well-being remain our top priority.
Thank you for continuing to support your local, family-owned practice - Gladstone Street Medical Clinic 🩺

MyMedicare information can be found: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare/patients?language=en

07/10/2025

💉 Protect Your Family Against Meningococcal Disease 💉
Although meningococcal disease is uncommon, it can develop rapidly and be life-threatening with around 1 in 10 cases proving fatal.

At Gladstone Street Medical Clinic, we offer both of the main meningococcal vaccines, along with a full range of routine and travel immunisations.

Our friendly and knowledgeable Practice Nurses are always happy to answer your immunisation questions.
📞 Call us on (03) 5622 0444 to find out more or to book your vaccination today.

01/10/2025

🌼October is World Menopause Month 🌼
Menopause is a natural stage of life, but it doesn’t have to be faced alone. Whether you’re perimenopausal, menopausal, experiencing new symptoms, or just have questions, our experienced GPs are here to support you.

✨ Ask the questions on your mind
✨ Understand your health and symptoms
✨ Explore tailored management options

We’ve introduced a dedicated Menopause Health Assessment appointment type to give you the time and space you deserve.

📲Book online via HotDoc www.hotdoc.com.au and choose "Menopause Health Assessment"
or
📞Call our friendly reception team on (03) 5622 0444 and request a Menopause Health Assessment.

You can also find some great resources at: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause

30/09/2025

Welcome Dr. Keerthana Sivarasa! 🩺

Keerthana graduated from Western Sydney University in 2020 and we are excited to have her part of the team as a GP registrar. She has interest in women's health and is passionate about preventative and holistic care.

New patients welcome! Book online at www.hotdoc.com.au or call our reception team on (03) 5622 0444.

17/09/2025

🧠Dementia Action Week🧠 15-21 September
"Nobody can do it alone"
- your GP can help you assess your risk and guide you with reducing your risk of dementia.
- our GPs are also available to support family members and carers of those living with dementia

Appointments can be made online at www.hotdoc.com.au or call our reception team on (03) 5622 0444.

05/09/2025

GSMC advocates women's health every day of the year, but today marks the final day of Jean Hailes Women's Health Week!
We are passionate about supporting women's health at all stages, from painful periods and contraception through pregnancy, postpartum and menopause care, and all the health checks in between.

📸 GP and Lactation Consultant Dr Cassie Rickard celebrated her Women's Health Week with her first trip to Breastscreen, and GP Dr Louise Sterling using style to raise awareness for Women's Health.

All women have a free BreastScreen every 2 years from the age of 40, however if you have any symptoms you should come in for a medical check and additional investigations.

01/09/2025

🌸 GSMC is celebrating Women’s Health Week! (1-5 September) 🌸

This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’ and focussing on helping women prioritise their health and wellbeing.

Every check matters! Your GP is available to organise and guide you through your Women’s Health checks.
Take the Jean Hailes Her Health Check to find out what checks you need and when to get them: https://checks.jeanhailes.org.au/health-check/
And call our team on (03) 5622 0444 to book in 📞

Jean Hailes

24/08/2025

Say hello to Dr. Melodi Yong!
Melodi graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Since moving to Victoria, Melodi has further completed a Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy at the University of Melbourne.

Throughout her career as a medical practitioner in Scotland and in Australia, Melodi has gained invaluable experience working in various metropolitan and regional health services.

Outside her work, Melodi enjoys spending time with her young family, walking her Westie and dancing.

To book in visit www.hotdoc.com.au or call our reception team on (03) 5622 0444.