Wonthaggi Medical Group

12/08/2025

🌟 Doctor of the Week 🌟

Meet Dr. John Hackett - Local GP who has been caring for patients at WMG and supporting the community for many years.

Dr. Hackett has a special interest in managing Hepatitis C, providing Q-Fever and Yellow Fever vaccinations, and performing minor procedures — including ultrasound-guided treatments. His dedication, experience, and approachable manner make him a trusted choice for families across the area.

He also acts as a mentor for registrars and students.

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find Dr. Hackett enjoying hockey, tennis, or pickleball — staying just as active off the job as he is at work!

Delivering expert care with a true community spirit. 💙

📅 Book your appointment with Dr. Hackett today — find him at Wonthaggi or Inverloch:

hotdoc.com.au — Dr John Hackett

10/07/2025

🌟 Making Childhood Immunisations a Positive Experience! 🌟

At WMG, we know that a little kindness goes a long way—especially when it comes to childhood immunisations. That’s why our friendly staff go above and beyond to create a calm, welcoming space where every child feels safe and supported. 💉💛

And here’s something special: many of our comforting, colourful teddy bears are handmade with love by patients. 🧸✨ These thoughtful creations help bring smiles and ease nerves during appointments.

04/07/2025

🌿 Welcome Melanie Rose – Nurse Practitioner at Wonthaggi Medical Group 🌿

We’re excited to welcome Melanie Rose, an experienced Nurse Practitioner, to the Wonthaggi Medical Group team!

Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role, with extensive experience in primary healthcare, urgent care, women’s health, and chronic disease management. She provides care to patients of all ages—from infants to the elderly—with a special focus on supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, weight management, and lifestyle medicine.

👩‍⚕️ What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
Nurse Practitioners are highly qualified clinicians who can:
✔️ Diagnose and treat health conditions
✔️ Order and interpret pathology and imaging
✔️ Prescribe medications
✔️ Refer to specialists
✔️ Deliver personalised, holistic care

Melanie is also:
🟢 A proud AUSMAT Nursing Team Member, trained to respond to health emergencies and disasters across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region
🟢 A Primary Health Nursing Representative with APNA, advocating for strong, community-based nursing care

Melanie’s approachable, evidence-based care style is grounded in her belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality, holistic healthcare—no matter where they live.

✨ Now consulting at Wonthaggi Medical Group – bookings available in person or via telehealth.

27/06/2025

📣 Dr of the week 📣

Dr Callum Toole has been a GP at WMG for five years and is a true local, having grown up in the Bass Coast region. He began his career as an emergency doctor, working all over the country during his postgraduate years—including in Melbourne, Alice Springs, Darwin, and numerous other remote and challenging regions.

Since moving into General Practice, he has embraced the transition to family medicine and enjoys caring for his patients with a big smile and plenty of jokes. Callum enjoys all aspects of general practice and performs skin cancer surgery at the clinic every week. He is no stranger to adventure and has worked in Papua New Guinea as a medic on the Kokoda Track.

In his spare time, he plants trees and runs a beef farm where they practise regenerative agriculture and revegetate the land. He also enjoys carpentry, gardening, the outdoors, and music. He’s an accomplished guitarist and songwriter who records and performs locally.

Find him at Wonthaggi, Newhaven or Inverloch.

12/06/2025

📣 Doctor of the Week 📣

Meet Dr Ariel Lashansky – GP Registrar at WMG, new dad, and enthusiastic healthcare advocate.

Since becoming a father, Ariel has developed a keen interest in paediatrics, as well as antenatal and postnatal care – gaining real-life insight with every 3am feed.

Outside the clinic, he’s all about movement and the outdoors. He brings that same energy to his consults, helping patients pursue active, sustainable health goals.

He feels fortunate to live and work on the Bass Coast: “The people here are warm and open-hearted – I’m grateful to be part of this community.”

Whether you’re after health advice, parenting tips, or a local running route, Ariel’s your guy – curious, caring, and always caffeinated.

Find him at the Wonthaggi or Inverloch branch.

04/06/2025

Today our staff are wearing a Beanie for a Cause as we bring awareness to a number of diseases that affect us all in some way.
Our very own Dr Mark Andrighetto will be joining The Big Freeze this weekend in San Remo to raise funds to support MND

30/05/2025

✨ Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic has landed in Wonthaggi

One week since the opening of our second location, and what a week it’s been!

🔬 Early detection saves lives - book your skin check today.

📍Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic
42-44 Murray St, Wonthaggi

🕒 Opening hours:
Mon-Friday: 9am - 5pm

📅 Book online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/wonthaggi-VIC-3995/icarus-skin-cancer-clinic-wonthaggi/doctors

📞 (03) 5671 6439

18/02/2025

We are excited to have Dr Carmen Brown consulting from our A'Beckett Street Medical Clinic fortnightly on Fridays.
For more information please visit https://www.magnoliawomenshealth.com.au/

20/01/2025

Need a repeat prescription or referral? Download the Hotdoc App or click the link below https://wonthaggimedical.com.au/online-appointments-wonthaggi-medical-group/

09/12/2024

Do you have all your prescriptions organised for the Festive Season? Please call your nearest branch to make an appointment or book online via the HotDoc app
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/wonthaggi-VIC-3995/wonthaggi-medical-group/doctors

18/11/2024

04/11/2024

Tuesday 5th November WMG will be CLOSED for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.
Please take care during this "long weekend"