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Glebe Hill Family Practice

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Glebe Hill Family Practice

Two general practice clinics and a travel clinic on nipaluna Hobart's eastern shore:
Glebe Hill Family Practice
GHFP Nurture
Travel Clinic @ Nurture

16/06/2026

Welcome to the team Charli

We're delighted to welcome Charli to our Reception team.

Charli has a professional background in administration and loves keeping busy with many hobbies including baking, reading, sewing and crochet.

Charli also enjoys spending time with her family camping and trying new things, especially restaurants and cafes.

Welcome Charli!

14/06/2026

🌤️ Vitamin D and Winter in Tassie

As the days get shorter and we spend more time indoors, winter is a common time for vitamin D levels to drop - particularly here in Tasmania, where low sunlight exposure during the cooler months increases the risk of deficiency.

🦴 Vitamin D is essential for:
✔ Strong bones and muscles
✔ Calcium absorption
✔ Healthy immune function
✔ General wellbeing

💊 For many adults, a daily supplement of 1,000 IU (25 micrograms) of vitamin D3 is a reasonable maintenance dose through winter. This is particularly important if you spend most of your day indoors, have darker skin, cover your skin for cultural or medical reasons, or have previously been found to have low vitamin D levels.

🥚 Vitamin D can also be obtained from some foods, including oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, eggs, and vitamin D-fortified milk and dairy products. However, diet alone is often not enough to maintain adequate vitamin D levels during a Tasmanian winter.

📈 If you have previously been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, or you've stopped taking your supplements for a period of time, a higher dose may be needed to rebuild your vitamin D stores. Treatment doses are often several times higher than maintenance doses and should be guided by your GP based on your individual circumstances and blood test results.

☀️ While safe sun exposure remains important, winter sunshine in Tasmania may not always be enough to maintain adequate vitamin D levels for everyone.

If you're unsure whether you need supplementation, or if you'd like to check your vitamin D status, see your GP at Glebe Hill Family Practice or GHFP Nurture to learn more.

12/06/2026

🌊 What a start! Our first Dive Medicals Clinic is officially underway 🤿

Today marked the launch of our brand-new Dive Medicals Clinic at GHFP Nurture - and we’re already blown away by the enthusiasm from Tasmania’s diving community 🙌

Led by Dr Elif Stoneman and Dr Declan Hilder, the first session set the tone for what this clinic is all about: practical, thorough, diver-focused care delivered by clinicians who truly understand life beneath the surface 🌏

💙 Whether you're:
✔ Exploring Tassie’s incredible cold-water dive sites
✔ Planning your next overseas adventure
✔ Or needing clearance for commercial diving work

We’re here to support you every step (and dive) of the way.
✅ Recreational dive medicals
✅ Commercial dive medicals
✅ Dedicated nurse testing + detailed doctor review
✅ Evidence-based, personalised care

⚠️ Appointments are filling quickly - so if you’re thinking about booking, now’s the time.

📍 GHFP Nurture, located in the Glebe Hill Village Shopping Centre in Howrah.

💬 Book your dive medical today and dive with confidence.

Please like and share this post to help us get the word out!

21/05/2026

🌊 Big News for Tasmania’s Diving Community! 🤿

GHFP Nurture is excited to launch our Dive Medicals Clinic starting 12 June 2026 - bringing specialised, locally accessible dive medical care to Southern Tasmania.

Led by passionate divers and experienced doctors Dr Elif Stoneman and Dr Declan Hilder, this clinic combines real-world diving experience with strong medical expertise in emergency, rural, and hyperbaric medicine.

From Tasmania’s cold waters to dive sites around the world, Elif and Declan understand diving, because they live it.

✅ Recreational & occupational dive medicals
✅ Thorough, evidence-based assessments
✅ Dedicated nurse testing + comprehensive doctor review
✅ Focus on safe, accessible diving for our community

Whether you're a seasoned diver or preparing for your first underwater adventure, our team is here to support your fitness to dive with care that’s approachable, detailed, and tailored to you.

📍 Location: GHFP Nurture
📅 First Clinic: 12 June 2026

Appointments are limited - book your dive medical and dive with confidence.

18/05/2026

World Family Doctor Day

Today on World Family Doctor Day, we celebrate the incredible role family doctors and general practice teams play in caring for our community through every stage of life.

This year’s theme, Compassionate Care in a Digital World, recognises the importance of combining modern technology with the human connection at the heart of healthcare. Family doctors are often the first point of care, providing trusted, continuous and compassionate support for individuals and families alike.

To our doctors, nurses, reception and administration teams, and all those working in primary care - thank you for the care, kindness and dedication you bring to our patients every day.

Happy World Family Doctor Day 💙

15/05/2026

RSV Vaccine Update

❄️ Stay protected this winter with the RSV vaccine, now available at Glebe Hill Family Practice & GHFP Nurture.

The Australian Government has expanded the National Immunisation Program (NIP), with FREE RSV vaccination (Arexvy) now available for:

✅ Adults aged 75 years and over
✅ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 60 years and over

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) can cause serious illness in older adults, including pneumonia and hospitalisation. Vaccination is a simple way to help reduce the risk of severe disease and stay healthier through the colder months. ❄️💙

Our team at Glebe Hill Family Practice and GHFP Nurture are here to help keep our community protected.

📲 How to Book
Booking is easy via our website or the AMS Connect App:
1️⃣ Choose your practice
2️⃣ Select RSV Vaccine
3️⃣ Pick a day and time
4️⃣ Secure your booking

14/05/2026

🌍 Happy World Doctor Day 🌍

Today, we take a moment to recognise and thank the incredible doctors who choose to practice at our clinics.

Your dedication goes far beyond consultations, management plans and health assessments. Every day, you show up for your patients - listening, supporting, and making a genuine difference in their lives and in the health of our community.

We’re especially grateful for the role you play in training and mentoring Tasmania’s next generation of GPs.

Your guidance, patience, and commitment to teaching are shaping the future of healthcare in our beautiful state.

It’s a privilege to work alongside practitioners who care so deeply - not just about outcomes, but about people.

💙 Thank you for the compassion you bring
💙 Thank you for the knowledge you share
💙 Thank you for choosing to make a difference here

Happy World Doctor Day - we appreciate you! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️✨

12/05/2026

🌟 Happy National Receptionist Day 🌟

Today we’re celebrating the incredible people who are often the first smile, first voice and first impression of Glebe Hill Family Practice, GHFP Nurture and the Travel Clinic @ Nurture - our amazing Reception and Practice Management Team 💙

Your warmth, professionalism and calm under pressure set the tone for every patient experience.

You juggle a thousand things at once, keep everything running smoothly, and do it all with care, kindness and dedication.

The Practitioners who consult at our practices, patients and wider team rely on you more than you know - and we are so grateful for everything you do, every single day.

Thank you for being the heart of our practice. We truly couldn’t do this without you 💐

Absolute Legends!

❤️

11/05/2026

💖 International Nurses Day 2026 💖

Today we proudly recognise and thank the incredible Nursing Team across at Glebe Hill Family Practice, GHFP Nurture and the Travel Clinic @ Nurture.

Your care, compassion and professionalism make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

From providing expert clinical care to offering reassurance, support and kindness when it matters most, your dedication does not go unnoticed.

You are an essential part of our practices, working tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front line to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Thank you for all that you do, today and every day. We are truly grateful for your commitment, skill and heart 💉👩‍⚕️🙏🥰

You are all superstars! 🌟🌟🌟

10/05/2026

Today, on Mother's Day, we celebrate and thank the many people who provide maternal care, guidance, comfort and support in our communities.

To mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mums, adoptive mothers, aunties, carers and all maternal caregivers: thank you for the countless ways you nurture and nourish the people around you.

The care we receive through loving relationships can have a lifelong impact on health and wellbeing. Feeling safe, supported, encouraged and cared for helps children and adults alike to thrive: emotionally, physically and socially.

Today we acknowledge the quiet acts of care, the emotional labour, the advocacy, the patience, and the unwavering support that maternal caregivers provide every day.

Wishing a warm and happy Mother’s Day to all those who care for others with kindness and compassion. 💐

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Address

45 Hance Road
Howrah, TAS
7018

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.ghfp.com.au/

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