(by Ross Kendall, www.dailyexaminer.com.au) MORE THAN 14,000 patients have been treated at the Grafton GP Super Clinic since it opened its doors in October last year, Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said in Grafton yesterday. The Super Clinic is just one of 60 planned to operate across [...]
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Clinic treats 14,000
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Appointment of Medical Director for ACT GP Superclinic
Ochre Health is delighted to announce that Dr. Paresh Dawda has been appointed as Medical Director for the ACT GP Super Clinic. Ochre Health was recently chosen to establish and operate the ACT GP Super Clinic. Ochre will build two new medical centres in the North of [...]
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Sunshine Coast GP Super Clinic
Ochre is pleased to announce that it has been chosen to establish and operate the Sunshine Coast GP Super Clinic. Ochre Health will build a main hub site at Sippy Downs adjacent to the University of Sunshine Coast. The site will provide integrated primary care services to [...]
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Health professionals join forces with community to treat mental health in Grafton
Media Release - 07/08/2012 While treating mental health problems has become a national priority, identifying and treating the low levels of depression and anxiety that affect one in three Australians is proving difficult for GPs and nurses. Now in an Australian first, a low intensity, community-based mental health [...]
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Chronic Disease Managment Poster
Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease. Nearly 1 million Australians are currently diagnosed with diabetes. For every person diagnosed, it is estimated that there is another who is not yet diagnosed; a total of about 1.7 million people. This attached poster was presented at the recent RACGP [...]
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Ochre Health Education Weekend – Drs Meldrum et Dawda General Practice ‘The Road Ahead’ Presentation
Ochre Health invited the doctors to a education and family weekend on the 24th of November. There were two presentations given on the Saturday morning. The first was from the Ochre Health DMS (Dr Hamish Meldrum) and the ACT DMS (Dr Paresh Dawda). The first presentation discussed General Practice and [...]
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Ochre Health Education Weekend – Dr Ross Wilson Obstetric Presentation
The second presentation on the Ochre Health Weekend (Nov 24, 2012) was from Dr Ross Wilson and covered Obstetrics and what the non GP Obstetrician needs to know. We were fortunate to have the benefit of Ross having a 32 week pregnant patient with him to demonstrate and [...]
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2012 Anaesthetics (ANZCA) Special Interest Group Bulletin
Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast was the ‘very unfortunate’ location where the 2012 ANZCA SIG meeting took place. This years event focused on Simulation, Education, Welfare and management in Anaesthesia. Chairman of the Ochre Health group and GP – Proceduralist (ANS) Dr Ross Lamplugh attended the event along with some [...]
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Scholarship for Rural Health Education
Ochre Health through the Ochre Health Foundation is pleased to announce the Rural Health Scholarship for 2013 has been awarded to Ethan Johnson of Brewarrina. “I really appreciate the help that Ochre Health is providing to me personally as a student, and as an ex- resident of [...]
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Sod Turning Ceremony – New Melrose St Medical Centre
On Tuesday 12th March a Sod Turning Ceremony was held onsite of the new Melrose St Medical Centre. Mayor Des Manwaring took the honour of turning the first sod. Pictured with the Mayor is Dr Steve McGilvray of the Melrose St Medical centre and Suzie Beach Rural [...]
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Calwell Medical Centre, Canberra, ACT
Located in a busy shopping centre the Calwell practice opened in July 2011 with two doctors and has grown successfully to eight GPs with room to increase to ten over time.
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri: 8am to 6pm closed weekends and public holidays
Billing type
Private billing practice
Practice Manager
Sue Evans
List of visiting and on-site allied health and pathology services
Dietician
Brindabella Hearing
Speech Pathology
DWS
Yes
RA and RRMA classification
RA 1- Major Cities and RRMA – 1
Dr. Marguerite Le Riche
Dr. Graeme Harrison
Dr. Deepica Amarasuriya
Dr. Helen Morrison
Dr. Patrick Leerdam
Dr. Ann Richardson
Dr. Paresh Dawda
Dr. George Chan
Overview
Calwell (2905) is a suburb of Canberra, Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory. It is about 17 kms from ACT’s capital city of Canberra. In the 2011 Census the population of Calwell was 5,833. The suburb was named after the Labor politician, Arthur Augustus Calwell, PC (1896-1973). The suburb name was gazetted 5 August 1975.
Calwell (2905) is a suburb of Canberra, Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory. It is about 17 kms from ACT’s capital city of Canberra. In the 2011 Census the population of Calwell was 5,833. The suburb was named after the Labor politician, Arthur Augustus Calwell, PC (1896-1973). The suburb name was gazetted 5 August 1975.
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Boggabri Medical Centre Wins Community Award
Congratulations to Boggabri Medical Centre who won the Community Organisation Award at the Annual Small Business and Community Awards in Boggabri on Saturday 26th October. In addition, Dr Nazeer Ibralebbe was awarded Community Employee of the Year.
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Ochre Health Medical Centre, Bruce, ACT
The Super Clinic is due to open in March 2014. 2,400sqm in size and spread over four floors, the medical centre will share the occupancy with the University of Canberra, who will be located on the top two floors.
The practice will open with 10 GPs in March 2014 and has the capacity to grow to 18 doctors and a wide range of supporting allied health services in time. To register your interest in joining the Super Clinic please contact Darren Compton on 0409 872 770 or dcompton@ochrehealth.com.au
Contact information will be confirmed shortly before the practice opens in March 2014. Please direct any inquiries to the Sydney Head Office on (02) 8356 3100
Overview
Bruce is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The suburb was gazetted on 6 June 1968 in recognition of Viscount Stanley Melbourne Bruce (1883-1967), the eighth Prime Minister of Australia and the first Chancellor of the Australian National University. Bruce is in close proximity to Canberra Stadium (home of the Canberra Raiders rugby league and Brumbies rugby union sides), Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre and The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Bruce is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The suburb was gazetted on 6 June 1968 in recognition of Viscount Stanley Melbourne Bruce (1883-1967), the eighth Prime Minister of Australia and the first Chancellor of the Australian National University. Bruce is in close proximity to Canberra Stadium (home of the Canberra Raiders rugby league and Brumbies rugby union sides), Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre and The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
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Ochre Health Medical Centre, Maleny, QLD
Ochre Health took over the practice in July 2012 and completed an extensive expansion and renovation in September 2013. The practice has off street parking, seven consulting rooms, Nurse consultation room, Emergency treatment area, Minor operations room and is a fully accredited GP training practice.
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5.00pm
Saturdays and After Hours – out of hours medical deputising service Family Care Medical Services.
Billing type
Mixed billing
Practice Manager
Lisa Bradfield
Number and name of Nurses
Two Registered Nurses – Donna Robinson and Denise O’Neill
One Enrolled Nurse – Christine Tilbury
List of visiting and on-site allied health and pathology services
Exercise Physiology
Physiotherapy
Pathology
Psychologist
Dietitian
Diabetes Educator
Psychiatrist
Audiologist
DWS
Yes
RA and RRMA classification
RA 2 and RRMA 5
Moratorium reduction
Up to 9 years
Retention Grant
$12000
Transition Grant
Yes
Dr Sheilagh Cronin (MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, FACRRM)
Dr Jocelyn Eggins (MBBS)
Dr Ryan O’Donnell (MBBS)
Address
Unit 1 -32, 39 Coral Street, Maleny QLD 4552
Unit 1 -32, 39 Coral Street, Maleny QLD 4552
Telephone
07 5494 2388
Overview
Maleny is a small, scenic town 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Brisbane on the Blackall Range overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. Nearby towns include Landsborough, Montville, Peachester, Palmwoods and Hunchy. Nearby places of geographical significance include the Glass House Mountains and Baroon Pocket Dam. The town hosts the Maleny Wood Expo From Chainsaw to Fine Furniture each year, hosted by Barung Landcare and showcases the regions finest wood artisans.
Maleny is a small, scenic town 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Brisbane on the Blackall Range overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. Nearby towns include Landsborough, Montville, Peachester, Palmwoods and Hunchy. Nearby places of geographical significance include the Glass House Mountains and Baroon Pocket Dam. The town hosts the Maleny Wood Expo From Chainsaw to Fine Furniture each year, hosted by Barung Landcare and showcases the regions finest wood artisans.
Maleny has replaced its timber-cutting and dairying past with tourism with a large influx of people who wanted an alternative lifestyle. As well as being on the Hinterland tourist drive, Maleny attracts day trippers from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast who are attracted to the various stores, art galleries and specialty shops.
Maleny is home to a large number of cooperative enterprises. There are art galleries, health food and organic produce stores, cafes, a co-op credit union, thriving business centre, rural settlements, alternative schools, alternative medical treatment, organic farming, intentional communities including the internationally award-winning Crystal Waters Permaculture Village and the Fountainhead organic retreat and education centre which received an award from the federal government in 2011 for its contribution to finding holistic solutions for depression and anxiety.
Maleny hosted the Maleny Folk Festival from its inception in 1987 to 1993, when it was moved to the nearby town of Woodford and renamed to the Woodford Folk Festival.
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Boggabri Medical Centre, Boggabri, NSW
Overview
Boggabri Medical Centre is the sole practice in the town and is located in one wing of Boggabri Hospital. A 16 bed nursing home is also located in the same building and the doctors provide on call services to the hospital. The hospital has 4 acute and 16 long stay beds with the nearest referral hospital being a 90 minute drive away in Tamworth.
Boggabri Medical Centre is the sole practice in the town and is located in one wing of Boggabri Hospital. A 16 bed nursing home is also located in the same building and the doctors provide on call services to the hospital. The hospital has 4 acute and 16 long stay beds with the nearest referral hospital being a 90 minute drive away in Tamworth.
Due to the increased mining activity just outside Boggabri, there has been increased demand for both general practice and occupational general practice (including pre-employment health checks) at the practice.
Billing type
Medicare and DVA
Practice Manager
Donna Block
Registered Nurse
Marilyn Reed
List of visiting and on-site allied health and pathology services
Physiotherapist
Psychologist
Podiatrist
Dietician
District of Workforce Shortage
Yes
RA and RRMA classification
RA 3 (Outer Regional) and RRMA 5
Fellowship Training
Location is suitable for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)
Moratorium reduction
Up to 7 Years
Retention Grant
$18000
Transition Grant
$3000
Dr Nazeer Ibralebbe (FRACGP) – GP/VMO
Dr Ibralebbe is originally from Srilanka and studied MBBS in University of Jaffna, Sri lanka. He is currently a GP at Boggabri Medical Centre and has more than 10 years of experience. He has a fellowship with RACGP and his special interests are Paediatrics and Chronic Disease Management (CDM). He is married and has 2 children. Specialty interest area: Paediatrics and Chronic Disease Management
Dr Ibralebbe is originally from Srilanka and studied MBBS in University of Jaffna, Sri lanka. He is currently a GP at Boggabri Medical Centre and has more than 10 years of experience. He has a fellowship with RACGP and his special interests are Paediatrics and Chronic Disease Management (CDM). He is married and has 2 children. Specialty interest area: Paediatrics and Chronic Disease Management
Overview
Boggabri is a small town on the Kamilaroi Highway in north-western New South Wales, Australia in Narrabri Shire, between Gunnedah and Narrabriln. In 2011 Census the population of Boggabri was 1,189.The name Boggabri comes from Gamilaraay bagaaybaraay, literally means “having creeks”. The same “creek” element is found in the name of Boggabilla.
Boggabri is a small town on the Kamilaroi Highway in north-western New South Wales, Australia in Narrabri Shire, between Gunnedah and Narrabriln. In 2011 Census the population of Boggabri was 1,189.The name Boggabri comes from Gamilaraay bagaaybaraay, literally means “having creeks”. The same “creek” element is found in the name of Boggabilla.
The Namoi River passes through Boggabri. Fishing is a popular activity on the Namoi River.
Boggabri’s main tourist attraction is Gin’s Leap, so-called after a story of an Aboriginal girl who jumped from the cliff while trying to escape a group of men in the 17th or 18th century.
With a rich agricultural history and several recently opened coal mines the town is set for further expansion. The town boasts a nine hole golf course, bowling club and RSL Club. A modern motel, Caravan Park which has 3 cabins available (which bookings can be made through the Narrabri Visitor Information Centre, they are self-contained but must supply your own linen) and two hotels provide accommodation in the town while fuel and motor repairs are also available.
The main business area of Boggabri has over the years been found in three different streets. This makes for an interesting mix of architecture which can be explored with a walk along the Boggabri Heritage Trail.
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Ochre Health Medical Centre, Eumundi, QLD
Ochre Health will officially take over the running of the Eumundi Family Medical Practice on Monday 6th January 2014. Work has already started to relocate the practice to larger facilities directly behind the current practice, which are planned for completion by March 2014.
The new practice will open its doors with three doctors and have the capacity to grow to five GPs over time.
Dr Karen Macmillan – General Practitioner
Dr Macmillan is relocating to the Sunshine Coast region from the UK in January 2014 and will play a critical role in the ongoing success of the new practice.
Dr Macmillan is relocating to the Sunshine Coast region from the UK in January 2014 and will play a critical role in the ongoing success of the new practice.
Dr Patti Slegers – General Practitioner
Dr Slegers has been working at the existing practice since 2012 and we are pleased to retain her services at the practice. She is currently working towards gaining fellowship of the RACGP.
To be confirmed
Overview
Eumundi is a small town with 1,700 residents in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia, 21 km south-west of Noosa Heads and 118 km north of the state capital, Brisbane. It is located just off the Bruce Highway. Nearby towns are Yandina and Cooroy.
Eumundi is a small town with 1,700 residents in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia, 21 km south-west of Noosa Heads and 118 km north of the state capital, Brisbane. It is located just off the Bruce Highway. Nearby towns are Yandina and Cooroy.
Eumundi is very popular on the coast for its bi-weekly farmer’s markets. The marketplace is full of locally-made produce, which has made Eumundi and the surrounding area a haven for small businesses.
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Barham and District Medical Centre, Barham, NSW
An Ochre practice since July 2009, the Barham Medical Centre is home to two doctors with plans to increase to four in early 2014. The doctors in the practice provide hospital on call services to Barham Koondrook District Hospital, which has 8 acute, 10 aged care and 1 accident & emergency bed.
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-5.00pm (not open on weekends)
Billing type
Mixed billing (private billing for most patients, bulk billing for pensioners and health care card holders & under 16 years).
Practice Manager
Joan Simeon
List of visiting and on-site allied health and pathology services
Dorevitch Pathology 3 mornings per week
Occupational Therapist specialising in Mental Health 1 day per week
Healthy Sleep Studies visit 1 day per month
DWS
Yes
RA and RRMA classification
RA3 – Outer Regional and RRMA 7
Fellowship Training
Location is suitable for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS)
Moratorium reduction
Reduced to 7 years
Retention Grant
Up to $18,000 per year
Transition Grant
Yes
Name of hospital
Barham Koondrook Memorial Hospital
Number and type of beds
Key hospital information
X-ray services on Wednesday mornings, Women’s’ Health, Dietician, Speech Pathologist, Mental Health, Healthlink Professional, Social Worker. Continuum of Care and Palliative Care meeting held once a month with various allied health workers and doctors and practice nurse.
Interesting facts about the hospital
The Barham Koondrook Soldiers Memorial Hospital was built with significant community contribution post war, and opened in 1955 by NSW governor, to commemorate the services of men and women of our district who served in WW2.
The hospital has a very active Auxiliary, which raises funds for medical equipment etc. The well-equipped hospital has been upgraded on a number of occasions, notably in 2012 Barham Community Health was relocated in a new building to upgrade their facilities and is attached to the hospital. Also a new Palliative Care Suite has been added which caters for families of Palliative care patients.
Eliza House is a residential aged care facility also attached to the hospital, with 10 beds.
Dr. Jolmer Smit – GP/VMO
Dr Jolmer Smit comes from Netherlands and completed Medical Degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1999 and Full Post Graduation Registration from University of Groningen in 2002. He previously worked for Ochre Health in Collarenebri and moved to Barham in 2010. Jolmer has a place on RVTS and is registered with ACCRM.
Specialty interest area: Emergency Medicine
Dr Jolmer Smit comes from Netherlands and completed Medical Degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1999 and Full Post Graduation Registration from University of Groningen in 2002. He previously worked for Ochre Health in Collarenebri and moved to Barham in 2010. Jolmer has a place on RVTS and is registered with ACCRM.
Specialty interest area: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Christel Smit-Kroner – GP/VMO
Dr Christel Smit-Kroner is from Netherlands and completed Medical Degree from the University of Groningen in 1999 and Full Post Graduation Registration from University of Amsterdam in 2001. She previously worked for Ochre Health in Collarenebri and moved to Barham in 2010. Christel has a place on RVTS and is registered with ACCRM.
Specialty interest areas: Population Health
Dr. Anne Freeman – General Practitioner
Dr Anne Freeman is vocationally registered with AHPRA and studied completed her MBBS at Monash University. She joined the Barham practice in September 2013 and works on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week.
Specialty interest areas: All aspects of general practice, Women’s Health, Paediatrics and Mental Health
Address
Suite 3, Barham Plaza
5-9 Mellool St
Barham, NSW 2732
Suite 3, Barham Plaza
5-9 Mellool St
Barham, NSW 2732
Telephone
03 5453 1722
Email
bdmc@ochrehealth.com.au
Overview
Barham is a town in the western Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 823 kilometres South West of the state capital – Sydney and 303 kilometres North West of Melbourne. In the 2011, Census the population of Barham was 1,567.
Barham is a town in the western Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 823 kilometres South West of the state capital – Sydney and 303 kilometres North West of Melbourne. In the 2011, Census the population of Barham was 1,567.
Barham is a pretty riverside town on the Murray River, with lakes and nearby red gum forests to explore. Its twin town is Koondrook in Victoria. Barham is a great spot to base yourself if you’d like to enjoy recreation activities along the Murray.
Barham Lakes is a great place to start. Surrounded by grasslands and native plants, the lakes have excellent picnic spots, a walking track and riverbank beach for hot days. If you enjoy fishing then head off with a local operator on a fishing trip on the Murray River for Murray Cod and golden perch. Barham has its own championship golf course, one of the finest of the many courses along the Murray. Don’t miss Barham Bridge.
This attractive town straddles the Murray River and offers relaxing riverside breaks and great fishing in both the river and nearby lakes.
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New RDAA President Announced
A big thanks to Maleny GP Dr Sheilagh Cronin for representing rural GPs for the last 12 months as the national RDAA President. Congratulation to Dr Ian Kamerman who now takes on this role.
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Grafton GP Superclinic wins the the Gold Ochie for Practice of the Year
Congratulations to the Grafton GP Super Clinic for winning the Ochre Health Gold Ochie award for practice of the year.
This award was presented by the Ochre Health CEO, John Burns to the Medical Coordinator Dr Nicolas Cooper (left), and the Practice Manager Nathan Riseley (centre), at the annual Ochre Family and Education weekend in Mudgee.
Every year Ochre Health staff and medical centres are nominated for the ‘Ochies’ and the most coveted Ochie is the ‘Gold Ochie’ which is awarded to the employee of the year and the practice of the year.
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A Medical Centre on the Moon is Launched!
Past and present employees of Ochre Health gathered at Banjo Patterson Restaurant, Gladesville on Tueseday 19th November for the book launch of A Medical Centre on the Moon, which details the origins of Ochre Health.
Ochre Health founders, Doctor Hamish Meldrum and Dr Ross Lamplugh shared stories from their days in rural practice and the early days of Ochre Health. They were joined by Dr John D’Arcy who amused all those in attendance with his own experiences as a general practitioner and media personality.
Copies of A Medical Centre on the Moon can be purchased by contacting Darren Compton: dcompton@ochrehealth.com.au
Copies of A Medical Centre on the Moon at the book launch
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