Smith Street Medical Centre

Home
Australia
Charlestown, NSW
Smith Street Medical Centre

For 70 years, Smith Street Medical Centre has proudly supported the health of the Hunter community.

Our experienced GPs offer trusted, ongoing care for patients of all ages.

07/09/2026

💙 WE’RE HIRING! | Medical Receptionist – Charlestown & Kotara

Are you friendly, organised and passionate about providing great patient care? We’d love to hear from you!

Smith St Medical Centre is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly and supportive team at our Charlestown clinic. 🩺

This is a part-time position with days negotiable, making it a great opportunity for someone looking for flexibility while being part of a busy, community-focused medical practice.

✨ What we’re looking for:
• A friendly, professional and positive approach
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• Medical reception experience is highly regarded, but not essential – full training will be provided
• Best Practice experience is a bonus, but not essential

You’ll be supporting our patients, doctors and nurses with everything from appointments and patient enquiries to billing, administration and general clinic operations.

🏡 Why join Smith St Medical Centre?

We’ve been proudly caring for our community for over 70 years. As a privately owned, locally operated healthcare provider, we value our people and are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference to patients every day, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now via SEEK: https://au.seek.com/job/94459049

📍 Charlestown, Newcastle NSW
⏰ Part-time | Days negotiable

Please feel free to share this post with someone who might be a great fit! 💙

20/08/2026

🌼 40 Years of Growing Hope

This year, we’re celebrating 40 years of Daffodil Day and the incredible progress made for people affected by cancer.

When Daffodil Day first took root in 1986, the 5-year cancer survival rate was around 46%. Today, thanks in part to the generosity of communities supporting cancer research, that figure has risen to 72%. 💛

That’s 40 years of research, hope and people coming together to improve cancer outcomes.

We’ve come a long way — but there is still more to do. We hope the next 40 years of cancer research brings us closer to a future where everyone diagnosed with cancer can survive their diagnosis and receive a treatment plan that’s right for them.

🌼 Together, we can keep growing hope.

19/08/2026

Life happens — and when it does, it’s good to know you have a local medical team you can rely on. 💙

From everyday illnesses and childhood check-ups to sports injuries, vaccinations, wound care, women’s health and preventative health checks, our team is here to care for your whole family.

👩‍⚕️ Same-day appointments available
💉 Vaccinations for all ages
🩹 Wound care & sports injuries
❤️ Health checks & preventative care
🌸 Women’s health & cervical screening
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Care for the whole family

Whether it’s something unexpected or simply time for a check-up, we’re here when you need us.

📍 Smith St Medical Centre – your local family medical centre.

Book your appointment today www.smithstmedical.com.au

17/08/2026

🧠 Brain Injury: Many Pathways, One Community

This Brain Injury Awareness Week, we’re recognising the many pathways that can lead to brain injury — and the importance of a connected, understanding and supportive community.

Around 1 in 45 Australians are living with a brain injury, with almost 3 in 4 people affected being under 65. Brain injury can happen to anyone, at any stage of life, and may result from falls, car or cycling accidents, contact sports, stroke, illness, dementia, assault and family or domestic violence.

Sometimes, a brain injury isn’t immediately recognised or formally diagnosed — making awareness and understanding even more important.

Whether you’re living with brain injury, supporting a family member or friend, providing care, or working in health or community services, we all have a role to play.

Together, we can help create communities where people affected by brain injury feel connected, supported, included and empowered to live self-determined lives. 💙

11/08/2026

🔨 Tradies – your body is your most important tool.
Take care of it this Tradies National Health Month. 🦺

Whether you're lifting, climbing, digging or spending long days on the tools, the physical demands of trade work can take their toll.

Did you know?
🔹 68% of tradies experience back, neck or shoulder pain.
🔹 More than half worry about whether they'll be able to stay in their trade until retirement due to physical strain.
🔹 Yet only 1 in 10 regularly see a physiotherapist to help prevent injuries.

At Smith St Medical Centre, we're here to help keep tradies healthy, strong and on the job.

👩‍⚕️ Christine, our experienced Physiotherapist, can help with:
✔️ Back, neck and shoulder pain
✔️ Workplace injuries
✔️ Injury prevention
✔️ Improving strength, mobility and recovery

🩺 Our team of GPs can also support your health with:
✔️ Assessment and treatment of work-related injuries
✔️ Pain management
✔️ Mental health support
✔️ Chronic condition management
✔️ Referrals for imaging, specialists and allied health when needed

Don't wait until pain stops you from doing what you do best. Looking after your health now can help keep you working and doing the things you enjoy for years to come.

📅 Book an appointment with Christine or one of our GPs today at our Hunter clinics.

14/07/2026

🔔 Important Update to Our Consultation Fees 🔔

From Monday 20 July 2026, our consultation fees will be increasing.

This is our first fee adjustment in over two years. During that time, the costs of providing high-quality healthcare have continued to rise. To ensure we can continue delivering the standard of care our patients expect, a fee increase is unfortunately necessary.

We remain committed to providing accessible, patient-focused healthcare for our community. Medicare rebates will continue to apply to eligible consultations, and our existing bulk billing arrangements for eligible patients will remain unchanged.

If you have any questions, or would like a copy of our updated fee schedule, please speak with our reception team.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

07/07/2026

📌 Kotara Clinic Closed Today 📌

Due to unavoidable circumstances, our Kotara clinic is closed today only.

If you require medical care, our Charlestown clinic remains open and has appointments available.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

16/06/2026

👨 Men's Health Week | 15–21 June

This Men's Health Week, we're encouraging all men to make their health a priority.

Too often, men put off seeing a doctor, even when something doesn't feel quite right. Yet regular check-ups and early intervention can make a significant difference to long-term health and wellbeing.

Whether it's a general health check, blood pressure, skin check, mental health, prostate health, heart health or simply discussing a concern that's been on your mind, our GPs are here to help.

Don't wait until something becomes serious. Looking after your health is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your family.

📅 Book an appointment with one of our GPs today and take the first step towards better health.

www.smithstmedical.com.au

03/06/2026

🚨 Bowel Cancer Awareness 🚨

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when detected early.

Every week:
▪️ 286 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer
▪️ 103 Australians lose their lives to the disease

While the risk increases with age, bowel cancer can affect people of all ages. That's why it's important to know the symptoms, participate in recommended screening, and speak with your GP if you have any concerns.

Symptoms can include:
✔️ Changes in bowel habits
✔️ Blood in your stool
✔️ Unexplained abdominal pain
✔️ Unexplained weight loss
✔️ Ongoing fatigue

Don't ignore the signs. Early detection saves lives.

If you're due for screening or have concerns about your bowel health, book an appointment with our team today.

www.smithstmedical.com.au

01/06/2026

📢 More appointments now available at Kotara!

We're excited to welcome Dr Sophie Win to the Smith St Medical Centre Kotara team.

Dr Win is now consulting at our Kotara clinic on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, creating more appointment availability for both new and existing patients.

Whether you need a routine check-up, chronic disease management, preventive healthcare, or care for an acute illness, Dr Win is here to help.

📅 Appointments are now available to book.

Call our team or book at www.smithstmedical.com.au

Address

Charlestown, NSW

Telephone

+61249433066

Website

http://www.smithstmedical.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Smith Street Medical Centre posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Smith Street Medical Centre:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Charlestown?