Monaro Medical Practice

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day – 10th September 2026 💛

Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that a simple conversation can make a real difference.
You don’t need to be an expert to check in with someone. If you notice that a friend, family member, colleague or someone in your community doesn’t seem themselves, take a moment to ask:

💛 Are you OK?
👂 Listen with an open mind
🤝 Encourage action and support
💬 Check in again

And remember — you don’t have to wait for R U OK? Day. Any day is the right day to ask.

If you are struggling with your mental health or feel like you could use some extra support, give our team a call to make an appointment with a Gp 📞 02 8529 8920 or
💻 Book an appointment online www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

09/09/2026

🌸💜 Wellness Wednesday | Women’s Health Week 💜🌸

This week, 7th–11th September 2026, is Women’s Health Week - Australia’s largest week dedicated to women’s health and wellbeing. 👩‍⚕️🌷

This year’s theme from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is “Do it anyway” - encouraging women to take small, realistic steps towards looking after their health. 💕✨

That might mean:
🩺 Booking that health check you’ve been putting off
🎀 Catching up on important screening
🚶‍♀️ Moving your body
💤 Making time for rest
🧠 Looking after your mental wellbeing
💬 Speaking to your GP about something that’s been concerning you

For Wellness Wednesday, take a moment to check in with yourself. 💜 Are you up to date with your regular health checks and screening? Is there something you’ve been meaning to discuss with your GP?

🌷 Small steps can make a big difference.

📅 Book an appointment with our team at Monaro Medical Practice:
📞 Call 02 8529 8920
💻 Book online via Monaro Medical Practice

💜 For more information, health advice and resources, visit Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, father figures and special people being celebrated today.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful Sunday with the people who mean the most. 💙

From the team at Monaro Medical Practice.

03/09/2026

🌻 Farewell & Best Wishes, Kira! 🌻

Today we say farewell to Kira as she finishes up with us at Monaro Medical Practice.

Kira has been a valued part of our team, and we would like to thank her for all of her hard work, dedication and contribution to the Practice during her time with us. 💛

While we are sad to see her go, we are excited for her as she takes on her next adventure and wish her every success and happiness for the future.

Thank you for everything, Kira — you will be missed! 🌻

From all of us at Monaro Medical Practice, we wish you all the very best for what comes next. 💛

03/09/2026

🌸 Medical Trivia Thursday – Spring Health Edition! 🌸

Spring has arrived, and while the warmer weather and longer days are very welcome, it also means hay fever season for many people! 🤧🌿

Did you know?

🌼 Spring brings increased pollen from grasses, trees and other plants, which can trigger hay fever symptoms in susceptible people.

🤧 Hay fever doesn’t actually cause a fever! Despite its name, common symptoms include sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and itchy or watery eyes.

🌿 Hay fever is an allergic reaction. Also known as allergic rhinitis, it occurs when your immune system reacts to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mould or animal dander.

💨 Pollen levels can vary. Weather, wind and the time of day can all affect how much pollen is in the air and how noticeable your symptoms may be.

💊 You don’t have to put up with it. There are a range of ways to manage hay fever.

📅 Book an appointment
If you would like to speak with one of our GPs about managing your hay fever or allergy symptoms, contact our Reception team on📞 02 8529 8920 or book online🌐 www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

27/08/2026

🦴 MEDICAL TRIVIA THURSDAY – BONE HEALTH EDITION 🦴

Did you know that osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because there may be no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs?

This week, we are putting the spotlight on bone health ahead of a special visit to Monaro Medical Practice! 💙

🚌 The Bone Bus by MeasureUp is coming to Monaro Medical Practice from Monday 31st August to Friday 4th September 2026.

The Bone Bus provides mobile DEXA bone density scans, which can help identify low bone density and osteoporosis.

You may be eligible for Medicare-supported bone density testing if you are 70 years or older, or at a younger age if you have certain medical conditions or risk factors.

👩‍⚕️ A GP referral is required.

If you would like to find out whether a bone density scan may be suitable for you, book an appointment with a GP by calling us on 📞 02 8529 8920 or 🌐 book online www.monaromedicalpractice.com.au

Take a look at this week's Medical Trivia Thursday for some interesting facts about your bones! 🦴👇

27/08/2026

📣 WE ARE HIRING – FULL TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

Monaro Medical Practice is looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Medical Receptionist to join our team in Cooma. 🩺💙

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy medical practice environment.

✨ What we offer:
• A positive and supportive team environment
• A varied and rewarding role
• The opportunity to be part of a busy local medical practice
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to our patients and community

Previous medical reception experience is highly regarded; however, applicants with strong reception, administration or customer service experience are also encouraged to apply.

👉 View the full position description and apply via SEEK:
https://au.seek.com/job/94242555

Know someone who might be a great fit for our team? Tag them below or share this post. 💙

To apply please email: [email protected]

24/08/2026

A little personal news from our Practice Manager, Stefanie. 💙

We know many of our patients have come to know Stefanie over the years, so we wanted to share this very special news with our Monaro Medical Practice community. 🥰🦊💙

Congratulations Stefanie and Simon! 💙

It has been a little quiet here at Riverbend lately, but there has been a very special reason. 🤎

There has been a lot happening behind the scenes and we have been keeping our biggest news to ourselves while we have been soaking it all in.

We are having a baby. 🥹🦊💙

When it came time to take a photo to share our news, this felt like the perfect place. Alpine Hotel This is the same place where we got married and celebrated the beginning of our life together and now we are standing here again getting ready to begin an entirely new chapter.

Our little boy, Xavier Fox, is due in December 2026. 🦊💙

Riverbend has always been about our life together, our animals, our adventures and everything we have been working towards and building along the way. Now, there is going to be one very special little person joining us for all of it.

There is so much happening at Riverbend at the moment and we cannot wait to start sharing more of it with you again.

But this is definitely the most exciting thing we have been growing. 🥹🤎🦊

We cannot wait to meet you, Xavier Fox. 💙


Simon Storey Stefanie Storey

24/08/2026

👋 Please join us in welcoming Dr Junaid Mazhar to Monaro Medical Practice! 🩺💙

We are delighted to have Dr Mazhar join our team and welcome him to the Cooma community.

Dr Mazhar is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys caring for patients of all ages.

His professional areas of interest include:

👶 Child Immunisation
✈️ Travel Medicine
🏃 Sports Medicine
🩺 Skin

Dr Mazhar is now accepting new patients and appointments are available. 💚

To book an appointment, 📞call our friendly team on 02 8529 8920 or 🌐 book online via our website www.monarormedicalpractice.com.au

We are very pleased to have Dr Mazhar as part of the Monaro Medical Practice team and look forward to introducing him to our patients! 💙