The Pines Medical Practice

31/08/2026

🌬️ **National Asthma Week | 1–7 September 2026**

This National Asthma Week, we’re encouraging everyone to **think severe asthma and refer early**.

Asthma may be difficult to control if you:

• regularly experience coughing, wheezing or breathlessness
• frequently rely on your reliever inhaler
• wake during the night with symptoms
• have needed repeated courses of oral steroids
• have visited hospital or emergency care because of your asthma
• find asthma is limiting your work, exercise or everyday activities

Severe asthma requires specialist assessment and targeted treatment. Early recognition and referral can help improve symptom control, reduce flare-ups and support a better quality of life.

If your asthma is still affecting you despite regular treatment, book an appointment with your GP for an asthma review.

📞 Contact The Pines Medical Practice to arrange an appointment.

03/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Dr Nashreen (Nash) Omar will be joining The Pines Medical Practice from Monday, 6 July 2026.

Nash is an experienced FRACGP General Practitioner with a diverse medical background spanning Ireland, Singapore and Australia. Her previous experience includes Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry, providing her with a strong foundation in managing both acute and complex health conditions.

Nash has a special interest in Women's Health, Chronic Disease Management and Mental Health and is passionate about building collaborative, long-term relationships with her patients.

Outside medicine, Nash enjoys the outdoors, staying active and cooking (she once seriously considered culinary school before choosing medicine!).

Please join us in giving Nash a very warm welcome to The Pines Medical Practice. We are excited to have her joining our team and know she will be a wonderful addition to our practice community.

📅 Appointments with Dr Nashreen Omar are now available from Monday, 6 July 2026.

To book online, visit:

https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/237/the-pines-family-practice-elanora-4221/doctors

Or call our reception team on 55981 300.

22/05/2026

🎉 Happy 40th Birthday Dr Nichola! 🎉

Today we celebrated a very special milestone for one of our wonderful doctors — Dr Nichola’s 40th Birthday! 🥳🎂💐

Nichola was spoiled with flowers, a cheeky birthday gift (we know her well 😄🥃), and in true doctor fashion… an absolutely unforgettable birthday cake inspired by the Bristol Stool Form Scale 💩😂

Thank you, Dr Nichola, for the care, compassion, dedication and humour you bring to The Pines Medical Practice every day. Our team and patients are so lucky to have you. 💙

Please join us in wishing her a very happy 40th birthday and an amazing year ahead! 🎈✨

12/05/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible nurses who are at the heart of patient care every single day. 💙

To our amazing nursing team at The Pines Medical Practice — thank you for your compassion, professionalism, kindness and dedication to our patients and community. The care and support you provide never goes unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses everywhere. 🌟

11/05/2026

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

On Sunday the 17th of May 2026, I'm riding in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember.

Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that.

So, before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.

Support Rick McKee's fundraising campaign. They've raised $355.94 so far!

07/05/2026

Today we were absolutely spoilt by the kindness of one of our beautiful patients. 🌻

“Never underestimate the power your kindness can have on another.” 💛

Thank you Alicia for this gorgeous handmade sunflower and your very thoughtful words to our reception team. Gestures like this truly mean so much to all of us and remind us why we love caring for our community each day.

We are incredibly grateful for the kindness, support and connection we share with our patients. 🌼

27/11/2025

🎉 Happy 27th Birthday to The Pines Medical Practice! 🎉

Today marks 27 years since we first opened our doors — and what an incredible journey it has been.

From our very first patients in 1997 to the thousands of families we care for today, we are truly grateful for the trust, support and loyalty of our wonderful community. 💙

A very special acknowledgment goes to Danielle and Lee, who have been with us since day one and are still part of our team today. Their dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to our patients have shaped so much of who we are as a practice. We are incredibly lucky to have them. 🙌

Thank you to every doctor, nurse, receptionist and team member who has contributed along the way — and to our patients, who make this practice feel like family.

Here’s to many more years of caring for our community.
Happy 27th Birthday, The Pines Medical Practice! 🎂💙🌿

27/11/2025

🎄 Christmas has officially landed at The Pines!

A huge thank you to our incredible reception team, who’ve sprinkled festive joy through the practice once again.
They bring warmth to the front desk all year — and now a little Christmas magic too ✨

If you’re popping in over the next few weeks, enjoy the decorations and the cheerful energy these two help set for the whole clinic.

We appreciate you both more than you know ❤️

25/11/2025

Our Billing Policy - Ways to Reduce Your Out-of-Pocket Costs
We fully understand the cost pressures facing all of us.

We deeply feel the need to help you look after your health. We will work with you to understand your Medicare entitlements and allow you to receive the maximum available rebate.

There are several Medicare-supported programs that can help lower your overall healthcare costs:
• Chronic Condition Management (Care Plans): If you have a long-term condition, you may be eligible for regular GP management and team care plans, which are bulk-billed and can enable access to subsidised allied health visits.
• Health Assessments: Annual health checks for those aged 45–49, 75+, and other eligible groups are fully covered by Medicare.
• Medicare Safety Net: Once your out-of-pocket costs reach a certain threshold in a calendar year, Medicare increases your rebate for the rest of the year — reducing your gap fees.
For more information see:
Medicare safety nets | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

13/11/2025

💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛

Behind every appointment, every phone call, and every interaction at our practice is a team committed to kindness.

To our patients and to our staff — thank you for the compassion, patience, and care you show every day.

Let’s celebrate kindness not just today, but always.
Together, we make our community a better place. 🌼