Neighbourhood Medical

08/08/2026

Adolescence is a significant time of transition for young people and their families, resulting in both challenges and opportunities. Increasing independence can lead to young people starting to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. We are here to help them on this journey

Along with general medical concerns, the GPs providing medical services at Neighbourhood Medical can help manage:

Pubertal development and concerns
Contraception and sexual health
Mental health including Eating Disorders

We are LQBTQIA+ friendly and uphold confidentiality for all our patients.

Appointments are available to book online via HotDoc, or give our reception team a call.

04/08/2026

This World Breastfeeding Week we’re celebrating the important role breastfeeding and infant feeding support play in the health and wellbeing of families.

Every feeding journey is unique, and parents can experience many different challenges along the way. Having the right support can make a meaningful difference, whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, navigating feeding difficulties, or simply looking for guidance.

At Neighbourhood Medical, Dr Mairaed and Dr Katie are both parents of young children and have a special interest, along with additional training, in supporting families with infant feeding and baby sleep concerns.

If you’d like support with feeding, sleep or your baby’s health, book an appointment with Neighbourhood Medical.

04/08/2026

If your child (or anyone in the family aged 2–18) hasn't had their flu vaccine this season yet, now's the time. FluMist is a needle-free nasal spray vaccine — quick, easy, and a great option for kids who aren't fans of injections.

Limited stock, available until 7 August. Suitable for ages 2–18.

Book online or call reception on 3519 6963 to secure a spot before it's gone.

Suite 1, 530 Milton Road, Toowong.

29/07/2026

We have appointments available in clinic or via telehealth today. Book online here https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/toowong-QLD-4066/neighbourhood-medical/doctors or call our friendly reception team on 07 35196963

29/07/2026

The GPs providing medical services at Neighbourhood Medical love seeing kids, and aim to make their littlest patients feel relaxed and at home.

The wellbeing of the babies and children of our community is very important to us, as parents and as doctors. We understand how stressful it can be when your child is unwell or something is not quite right. We are here to listen to your concerns, big and small.

As well as immunisations and general medical care, the specialised services provided by doctors consulting at Neighbourhood include:

Baby Feed & Sleep Consults (Dr Mairaed Crawford & Dr Katie Franks)

Childhood Behavioural & Developmental Assessments (Dr Nicole White, Dr Nikki Twomey, and Dr Morgan Etienne)

Appointments are available to book online via HotDoc, or give our reception team a call.

24/07/2026

This National Pain Week, we’re recognising the millions of Australians living with chronic pain and encouraging anyone experiencing ongoing pain to seek support. You don’t have to manage it alone.

Whether your pain is new, persistent or affecting your daily activities, our GPs can work with you to understand the cause, develop a personalised management plan and connect you with the right support when needed.

Book an appointment online at Neighbourhood Medical via HotDoc or call our reception team.

23/07/2026

We couldn’t ❤️ this post more.
So many people feel invalidated when their very real pain is not reflected in what’s seen on a scan or at surgery.

Understanding the things that trigger and amplify YOUR pain is a personal journey, and things can truly change for the better once you find your team and the tools that work for you.

Find out more about how we can help at

https://www.neighbourhoodpelvicpain.com.au/

Endometriosis pain doesn’t always match what’s seen on scans or during surgery.

Pain levels are not a reliable indicator of how “mild” or “severe” endometriosis is, and this can be incredibly validating for those living with symptoms that feel out of proportion to what they’ve been told.

Pain is influenced by many factors, including:
• nerve involvement
• inflammation levels
• central sensitisation (how the nervous system processes pain over time)
• individual pain sensitivity and nervous system response

This is why two people with endometriosis can have completely different pain experiences, regardless of stage or visible disease.

Your pain is real, even when it isn’t fully explained by what’s been seen or measured.

Have you ever felt like your pain didn’t match what you were told?

21/07/2026

MyMedicare - what does it mean for you?

Enrolling gives you access to benefits such as:
Better continuity of care
Access to Medicare-funded Telehealth from your regular GP
Support for chronic and long-term health conditions

It is voluntary and free to register for MyMedicare, and you can read more about it on our blog!

https://www.neighbourhoodmedical.com.au/blog/mymedicare

To check your registration:
1 - Log into your MyGov account
2 - Select Medicare services
3 - Select MyMedicare then MyMedicare registration history

If you have any questions you are welcome to call our reception team on 0735196963

17/07/2026

This week was National Diabetes Week!

Around 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes, and many more are at risk. Knowing your risk factors, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and having regular health checks can make a real difference.

If you have concerns about your diabetes risk, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or would like support managing your condition, we have GPs available at Neighbourhood Medical here to help you with personalised, evidence-based care. New patients are welcome!

Dr Hannah Mullins and Dr Bridget Malouf have a special interest in diabetes care, you can read more about them on our website.

Book an appointment with Neighbourhood Medical online via HotDoc, or give our reception team a call.

12/07/2026

Welcome Dr Bridget Malouf to Neighbourhood Medical!

We are delighted to welcome Dr Bridget Malouf to the Neighbourhood Medical team from Monday the 20th of July. Bridget will be consulting on Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Bridget is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care and believes the foundation of good medicine is taking the time to truly listen to each patient. Her holistic approach empowers patients to take an active role in their health and wellbeing.

Her special interests include:

Women's health, including contraception, perimenopause and menopause,pre-pregnancy counselling and early pregnancy care

Metabolic health and medically supervised weight management

Gut health, including IBS, the gut microbiome and preventative health

We're thrilled to have Dr Bridget join our team and look forward to supporting our community with her expertise and compassionate care.

You can read more about Dr Bridget here:
https://www.neighbourhoodmedical.com.au/dr-bridget-malouf

Appointments are now available. Contact our reception team on 07 3519 6963 or book online through HotDoc today.

Neighbourhood Medical is a welcoming private general practice in Toowong, Brisbane, with a focus on Women’s and Children’s health, owned and operated by experienced and caring local GP’s. Our GPs pride themselves on clinical excellence and will ensure you feel listened to and respected. Our ca...