Loxton Health Centre

13/06/2026

📢 Important Update for Patients – From 1 July

From 1 July, Medicare requirements are changing. Following your consultation, patients will be required to assign their Medicare benefits before a claim can be processed. This allows us to continue bulk billing eligible consultations rather than charging the patient.

This process may occur in one of two ways:

✅ Signing a paper form at the clinic (as many patients have done previously), or

✅ Receiving a secure text message from HotDoc after your appointment.

This requirement applies to all bulk-billed services, including telephone consultations, such as when a doctor calls to discuss your results.

If you receive a HotDoc text message, you will be asked to confirm your Date of Birth to verify your identity and accept to assign your Medicare benefit to the GP.

⚠️ Please note: HotDoc will NEVER ask for your bank account details, credit card information, or any payment details via text message.

If you have any questions about this new process, please contact us at Loxton Health Centre.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement these Medicare changes.

11/06/2026

⭐Welcome, Dr. Quynh Nguyen! ⭐

We are very excited to introduce Dr Nguyen as the newest member of our team.

Dr Nguyen was born and raised in Port Augusta before heading to Adelaide for medical school. She completed her intern year last year and will be joining our team to complete a rotation in women's health. She will be working at the Loxton Health Centre on Mondays and Fridays, consulting with Dr Harvey and Dr Tait.

During her downtime Dr Nguyen enjoys playing badminton, listening to music, and crocheting.

Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

18/05/2026

📞 Ongoing phone outages 📞

We are currently impacted by a global phone outage, which is causing intermittent outages.

We understand this is frustrating and If you are having difficulty reaching us, please attempt to call again.

Meanwhile, appointments are available to book on HotDoc.

In the event of an emergency, please dial 000.

We appreciate your patience during this time.

09/04/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING – MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION 📣

The Loxton Health Centre is currently looking for a friendly and organised receptionist to join our team!

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, team-focused environment within a busy general practice. You’ll play an important role as the first point of contact for our patients, helping with appointments, enquiries, and day-to-day administration.

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, professional attitude
• Previous reception or administration experience (preferred but not essential)

If you’re passionate about providing great service and want to be part of a caring healthcare team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/91406438?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-1

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested!

The job will see you working in a friendly team environment and be a part of a growing fast paced General Practice.

06/04/2026

💉 Flu Clinic Bookings now OPEN 💉

Flu season is just around the corner — now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your family.

We’ll be running dedicated flu clinics on Saturday mornings to make it quick and easy to get vaccinated.

✔️ Protect yourself before winter
✔️ Help protect vulnerable family members
✔️ Reduce your risk of serious illness

Our first clinic will be on Saturday 11th April. To help protect our most vulnerable patients, our first clinics will be for people aged 65 years and over. There are also dedicated clinics for those aged under 65.

How to book:
📱 Book online via HotDoc
📞 Or call our friendly reception team

Appointments are limited and fill quickly, so we encourage booking early.

Stay well this winter, Loxton!

24/02/2026

We’re excited to share a little more about how Dr A***n Javidi has joined our team at Loxton Health Centre and what his supervision pathway will look like.

Dr A***n Javidi is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who completed his medical training in Iran. After gaining experience overseas, he chose to continue his medical career here in Australia — and we are very pleased that his journey has brought him to our community in Loxton.

HOW DID DR JAVIDI COME TO LOXTON?
Like many IMGs, Dr Javidi applied to work in Australia through a formal medical registration pathway. As part of this process:

✔️ His qualifications were assessed
✔️ He met national registration standards including passing written examinations from the Australian Medical Council and passing a clinical interview
✔️ He secured an approved position in an area of workforce need

Regional communities like ours play an important role in welcoming highly skilled international doctors. These pathways help strengthen rural healthcare services while ensuring doctors are well supported.

WHAT ARE HIS SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS?
All IMGs working in Australia are required to practise under supervision for a period of time. This is a standard requirement and is designed to:

• Ensure patient safety
• Support doctors to adapt to the Australian healthcare system
• Familiarise them with local clinical guidelines and processes
• Provide structured mentoring and professional support

Dr Javidi will be working under an approved supervision plan with experienced senior GPs. For the first 3 months all patients seen by Dr Javidi will undergo a review with a senior doctor at the Loxton Health Centre prior to leaving the clinic. Additionally he will have case discussions and ongoing assessment to ensure he transitions to the Australian system smoothly. As he demonstrates competency within the Australian system, his level of independence will gradually increase.

Supervision is not a reflection of skill — it is a structured and supportive process that all IMGs complete as part of becoming fully registered in Australia.

We are confident Dr Javidi will be a wonderful addition to our team and community, and we look forward to supporting him as he begins in March.

Please join us in welcoming Dr A***n Javidi to Loxton 💙

23/02/2026

👨‍⚕️Introducing Dr A***n Javidi 👨‍⚕️

A***n is the newest addition to our team at Loxton Health Centre. Originally from Shiraz, Iran, he later moved to Tehran to study medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

After graduating, he worked in general practice in Iran for several years, gaining broad experience in community-based care. He subsequently completed the required Australian Medical Council examinations before relocating to Australia to continue his medical career.

A***n is delighted to call Loxton his new home and is looking forward to building a life in the Riverland with his partner, Paniz, who will be joining him soon.

His professional interests include chronic disease management, preventive health, and women’s health. He is particularly passionate about promoting public wellbeing and supporting the long-term health of the local community.

Outside of medicine, A***n enjoys playing tennis, exploring the Riverland region, and discovering new foods and drinks.

Dr Javidi will be commencing consulting on Monday 2nd March after a period of orientation. Look out for tomorrow's post to learn more about Dr Javidi's path to the Loxton Health Centre!

22/02/2026

INTRODUCTING DR KYLE SELGA

Dr Selga is joining the team at the Loxton Health Centre for the next 3 months focussing specifically in obstetric care and women's health.

Dr Selga graduated from Flinders MD in 2021 and is currently in training with the Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) program working towards his Rural Generalist Fellowship. He is also completing Advanced Training in Population Health.

Dr Selga has many roles throughout the Riverland, working in the fracture clinic in the Riverland General Hospital on a Tuesday as well as consulting in Renmark Medical Centre. He will be consulting in Loxton on Mondays and Fridays, working closely with our GP obstetricians Dr Kerrianne Harvey and Dr Peter Tait to further his knowledge in obstetrics and Women's Health.

Now is the perfect opportunity to book your appointment with Dr Selga to discuss contraception, menopause, family planning, heavy or painful periods or any other women's health problem.

Appointments with Dr Selga can be booked by calling our team at the Loxton Health Centre.

19/02/2026

📣Introducing Dr Iroshana Kankanamge📣

Dr Iroshana Kankanamge is a General Practice Registrar originally from Sri Lanka. He completed his medical degree (MBBS) at the University of Colombo before migrating to Australia with his partner, Thishara. He has worked in a variety of hospital settings across Australia and enjoys providing friendly, patient-centred care to people of all ages.

Outside of work, Iroshana has a strong interest in travel and enjoys exploring new places whenever he gets the chance.

To book an appointment with Dr Kankanamge please call the Loxton Health Centre or book online via HotDocs.

19/02/2026

📲 New HotDoc App Check-In Available at Loxton Health Centre!

We’re excited to make your visit even easier!

If you book your appointment online through the HotDoc app, you can now check in directly from your phone when you arrive for your appointment at Loxton Health Centre.

✔️ Open the HotDoc app when you arrive
✔️ Tap “Check In” and follow the prompts
✔️ Take a seat – we’ll know you’re here!

This helps reduce wait times at reception and makes your arrival smoother and quicker.

🖥️ Coming Next Week:
We’ll also be introducing a kiosk check-in system in the clinic for patients who prefer to check in onsite.

If you have any questions, our friendly reception team is happy to help.

Thank you for helping us improve your experience 💙