Gladstone Street Medical Clinic

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.

24/09/2025

Hi everyone, we will be CLOSED Friday 26th September for the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday.
At this stage, we still have plenty appointments available today for care before the closure and we will be open again our normal hours on Saturday.
You can order repeat scripts and referrals at www.hotdoc.com.au

📞 Oncall doctor will be available by calling (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.

Book an online appointment with your preferred healthcare provider all over Australia. See up to date availability and book instantly.

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.

05/08/2025

This World Breastfeeding Week the campaign is all about creating sustainable support systems for breastfeeding mothers. This includes support from families, communities, workplaces and the healthcare system.
Australian Breastfeeding Association is a wonderful resource if you need some support and information about breastfeeding, and we are lucky to have Dr Cassie Rickard, IBCLC, who can support you in this journey.

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 starts tomorrow and this year’s theme is, ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems’.

As a peer support organisation, ABA plays an important role in the Warm Chain of Support for Breastfeeding, by providing women and their families with timely and accurate information.

Check out ABA's WBW25 events aba.asn.au/wbw2025

22/07/2025

🌸Mums&Bubs Extended Postnatal Consultations with Dr. Cassie Rickard🌸
These consultations are available for:
- Feeding support
- Weight gain concerns
- Tongue tie assessment, and scissor release if feeding impacted
- Management of postnatal complications and infant concerns

Call our reception team on (03) 5622 0444 for more information, or you can refer to Dr Cassie's website: https://drcassierickard.com.au/mumbub

Or, to book online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/warragul-VIC-3820/gladstone-street-medical-clinic/doctors/dr-cassie-rickard

18/07/2025

You are eligible for the Lung Cancer Screening Program if you are aged between 50 and 70 years and:
- show no signs or symptoms suggesting you may have lung cancer (that is, you are asymptomatic)
- currently smoke or have quit smoking in the past 10 years
- have a history of to***co cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years.

Your doctor can help you work out whether you’re eligible for the program based on your age and smoking history, and if you are eligible, will refer you for a bulk billed low dose CT scan to check your lungs.

Book in a standard consultation for this online at www.hotdoc.com.au or call our team on 5622 0444.

01/07/2025

🍎Shared Medical Appointments with MetabolicPLUS@GSMC🍎
We currently have some spaces available for our group sessions with MetabolicPLUS@GSMC. If you have been thinking about seeking GP support for weight management, give us a call on (03) 5622 0444.

What are the benefits of SMAs?
- You spend longer with your GP and nurse (with other patients) in a relaxed environment;
- You get an education session (60 minutes) of the latest up to date health information;
- You receive handouts, materials, access to online information, and other resources;
- Others with similar health issues to you support you, and each other;
- You (or one of the group participants) have the time and opportunity to ask the question(s) you might not have otherwise thought to ask.

For more information and fees:

Several of our specialist associate GPs have undertaken further training in bariatric medicine in order to provide comprehensive, compassionate and effective care, individualised to your unique health and lifestyle needs. They love empowering patients to be in control of their health and will equi...

11/06/2025

This Men's Health Week (9 - 15 June), the campaign is calling on men to skip the amateur advice and get professional help. Whether it’s for a regular check-up or a new concern, the first step is simple: See your GP!

Healthy Male has developed a great website of resources - check it out and call our team on (03) 5622 0444 to book in your men's health check up, or online at www.hotdoc.com.au.

https://healthymale.org.au/see-your-gp

Healthy Male is a national organisation that provides easy access to the latest scientific and medical research on male health.

06/06/2025

Congratulations to our very own Nurse Practitioner/Lead Nurse, Kylie, on her nomination! 👏
Winner will be announced 19th June at the Victorian Rural Health awards, best of luck to Kylie and all the other nominees!

Finalists Announced: Outstanding Contribution by a Rural Primary Care Nurse or Midwife

We are proud to recognise the exceptional dedication and outstanding care provided by rural nurses and midwives across Victoria. The Outstanding Contribution by a Rural Primary Care Nurse or Midwife award celebrates those who consistently deliver exceptional patient care and positive outcomes—going above and beyond the expectations of their role.

Congratulations to the finalists:
+ Mrs Amanda Wilson, Lister House Medical Clinic, Horsham
+ Mrs Erica Maguire, Kyabram Regional Clinic, Kyabram
+ Miss Jessica Elbourne, Kyabram Regional Clinic, Kyabram
+ Mrs Kate Worsfold, Kyabram Regional Clinic, Kyabram
+ Mrs Kylie Sharp, Gladstone Street Medical Clinic, Warragul
+ Mrs Lara Low, Anglesea Medical, Anglesea
+ Mrs Leanne James, Kyabram Regional Clinic, Kyabram
+ Ms Natasha Messfeldt, Healesville Medical Centre, Healesville
Your commitment and compassionate care are vital to strengthening rural health services. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in your communities!

Congratulations to all the finalists!

Thursday 19 June 2025 | Online

Register now: https://bit.ly/42M9Fkw