Standish Street Surgery

07/05/2026

❤️ Health Heart Week ❤️

Your heart health matters.

Heart disease remains one of Australia’s leading health concerns, but small lifestyle changes and regular check-ups can make a big difference.

Health Heart Week is a great reminder to:
✔️ Check your blood pressure
✔️ Monitor your cholesterol and blood sugar
✔️ Stay active
✔️ Eat a heart-healthy diet
✔️ Quit smoking
✔️ Book regular check-ups with your GP

If you’ve been putting off a health check, now is the perfect time to prioritise your wellbeing.

📞 Contact the clinic today to book your Heart Health Check appointment.

A healthy heart starts with prevention ❤️

07/05/2026

☀️ May is Melanoma Awareness Month ☀️

Australia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, which makes regular skin checks incredibly important.

Early detection can save lives. If you notice any new spots, changes in moles, or skin lesions that don’t look quite right, don’t put it off.

📞 Book a Skin Cancer Check with our Skin Cancer Specialist, Dr Amelia Lambers.

🧴 Remember to:
✔️ Slip on protective clothing
✔️ Slop on SPF50+ sunscreen
✔️ Slap on a hat
✔️ Seek shade
✔️ Slide on sunglasses

Your skin is with you for life — take care of it 💛

Contact the clinic today to arrange your appointment.

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

🌟 NEW! Pain-Free Flu Vaccine Option for Kids 🌟

We’re excited to now offer the Intranasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) — a needle-free option for eligible children! 👃💉❌

✔️ FREE Flu Vaccine for children aged 6 months to 5 years
✔️ Pain-free nasal spray (FluMist) available for 2–5 year olds for $49.00

No needles, no tears — just a quick spray in the nose! 🙌

The nasal flu vaccine has been widely used overseas and is now available in Australia to help improve vaccination rates in kids, especially those who are nervous about needles.

💡 Why vaccinate?
Flu can be serious for young children, and vaccination is the best way to protect them this winter.

📅 Appointments available now – call us or book online!

👉 Give your child the protection they need — the easy way.

02/04/2026

🐰🌸 Easter Closure Notice 🌸🐰

Dear Patients,

Please be advised that the Surgery will be closed over the Easter period on:

• Good Friday
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday

We will reopen and resume normal hours on Tuesday 7th April.

We wish all of our patients a very happy and safe Easter. Take care and enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones 💛

– Your Surgery Team

03/02/2026

🌟 Welcome Dr Gerald Macpherson 🌟

We are very pleased to welcome Dr Gerald Macpherson to the Standish Street Surgery team.

Dr Macpherson is a first-year Registrar with ACCRM and has recently made the move across from Tasmania. He brings a genuine passion for rural medicine and a warm, approachable manner, and we’re delighted to have him joining our community.

Please join us in giving Dr Macpherson a warm welcome when you see him in the clinic — we’re sure he’ll be a wonderful addition to our team and to the care we provide our patients.

29/01/2026

Part-Time RN/EEN – 3 days/week | Busy GP Practice
We’re seeking an experienced RN or EEN. Duties include immunisations (AIR), wound care, health assessments, triage, stock management, assisting with minor procedures, iron infusions, INR, spirometry, recalls.
Contact: Jaime Banks, Practice Manager for details and the PD.
[03 5751 9900] [[email protected]]

23/01/2026

Australia Day Closure

Just a friendly reminder that Standish Street Surgery will be closed on Monday, 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 27th January.

If you need urgent medical care while we are closed, please call 000 or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

Wishing our wonderful community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Australia Day.
Warm regards,
The Standish Street Surgery Team

23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Standish Street Surgery Team 🎄

As we come to the end of another busy year, the team at Standish Street Surgery would like to wish all our patients, families, and the wider community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year.

Thank you for your continued trust, kindness, and support throughout the year. It’s a privilege to care for our community, and we look forward to continuing to support your health and wellbeing in the year ahead.

📅 Holiday Closure Dates
Please note the practice will be closed on:
• Christmas Day 🎄
• Boxing Day
• New Year’s Day 🎆

From all of us at Standish Street Surgery — stay safe, enjoy time with loved ones, and have a wonderful festive season 🎅✨