Doc Kerry's Clinic

15/06/2026

I had some input to the development of this resource - please spread far and wide. Veterans are a poorly recognised vulnerable group - as are their families.

Veterans bring resilience, leadership, and strong life experience from their service, and may also present with unique, service-related mental health challenges.

The GPMHSC has a practical resource to support GPs in recognising these presentations and connecting veterans with the right support – including referral pathways to specialist services.

12/06/2026

Today we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Blackhawk accident that took the lives of 18 Australian Army members - 15 being from Special Air Service Regiment and 3 from 5th Aviation Regiment. These two units are forever bound because of this tragedy. The community will always be affected. Doc Kerry's Clinic will always honour them and today Doc Kerry moved the poppy that rests on the MRH90 picture to the Blackhawk, where it will stay until 28th Jul.

We WILL remember them

Lest We Forget

07/06/2026

I did not have the honour to serve overseas with these gentlemen, but I interact regularly with many who did - and one of our own in particular (you know who you are and I will raise a glass on your behalf today).
I know their faces and I know their stories through those who have served with them and those of us who refuse to allow their stories to go untold. I know the faces of so many who I've never met, but I will ensure they are NEVER forgotten. They died facing the foe - and I, along with many others, will ensure they live facing the Australian public for whom they served.

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget – Honouring Three Australian Sappers This weekend we remember and honour three dedicated Australian Army Sappers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. Sapper Rowan Robinson (pictured top left) was killed in action on 6 June 2011 while serving with the Special Operations Ta...

05/06/2026

Today I was provided the privilege to attend the final farewell to one of our clinics beautiful souled patients. Not only was it a touching farewell, it was wonderful to see so many from so many different community groups attend and speak so highly of him.

Di - thank you for allowing me to post this.

Pete - you are one of the most polite and family loving men I have ever met.
We WILL remember you
Lest We Forget

Peter Anthony Gibbon
29th December 1955 ~ 26th May 2026

24/04/2026

Tomorrow is ANZAC Day - a day of commemoration and remembrance. Although commemoration timing originates on the basis of the landing on the beaches of Gallipoli at 0428h on 25th April 1915, we are remembering all that have served - those who did not return; those who have parts of their souls in distant lands; and those of whom we were given the responsibility to protect. May we honour them well.

Please see the services available in our wonderful region.

We Will Remember Them
Lest We Forget

01/03/2026

Team

As you may know, I have been honoured to be nominated for one of the awards. Very flattered and humbled - as I have been for most of the last 12 months to be honest. The support from patients, their families and my own family, friends and colleagues has been overwhelming and not what I was expecting.
Supporting this organisation which recognises the unique challenges women may face and recognising those in the community - both women and men - who support all within our community, is so important. They give top our community and it is great to support them back.

Every woman in this region is writing a story.

Some are in chapters of rebuilding.
Some are in chapters of courage.
Some are quietly beginning again.

The JSP Women’s Awards exists to say:

Your story matters.
Not when it’s perfect.
Not when it’s finished.
Now.

On March 14, we gather to honour the women who inspire us to keep going.

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that your chapter counts — this night is for you.

Final week of ticket sales. Tickets close March 4.
Tickets are $115, includes drink on arrival, 7-course canapes, keynote storyteller best selling author Belinda Alexandra and a night of storytelling.

https://themecc.com.au/whats_on/purchase_tickets_online/events/featured_events/the_just_saying_project
Doors open 5.30pm.


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Athletica Fitness Centre
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Tina's Bows and Accessories
Move It Chiropractic
Mosaic Consultants

25/02/2026

There is vastly more I could say, and did say. You all know my ethics on this issue, and other related issues. DVA is trying to clamp down on those companies that are engaging in fraudulent behaviours - and those using nurses and very junior Doctors to prescribe enough flower to make Holland look tame! Least those who see me know I may need assistance with time management, but there is NEVER a question about ethics.

Team PLEASE be wary of who you give your data to. When you're signing up for a free gym bag or medication roll, even a free raffle ticket for a cause or to salute another, and you have to give your name, DVA details and contact details - be wary as you're likely being data mined and now on a list somewhere...... expect cold calls offering all sorts after that..... data has monetary value to some shall we say - especially those who have multiple tentacles from their octopus head company with the same three names appearing as directors..........

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17/02/2026

I realise my room is different to most and everything in there is for a reason. Some of the art is beautiful, some is respectful commenoration; and a lot is both!

So I thought I would explain some of it ……

Isn’t this beautiful...It really touched me! The artist has passed away, but the story is amazing. They are his youngest daughters hands and he passes on his knowledge to her through his hands whilst she reaches for the stars of the Southern Cross which is where the spirits of her ancestors reside..... the red leaves also are indicative of rejuvenation of life through fire and new growth.

When I was told of this, I almost burst into tears because I was immediately transported back to one evening when I was deployed in Bougainville. Although I was a Path Tech, I was assisting in a protracted delivery with a local woman. Sadly, in the last few moments, the baby passed away.

I prepared the baby for presentation to his Mum and Dad. Dad placed his hands on his baby’s head, closed his eyes for a moment and then said it would all be alright now. He clearly saw the look of “erm…..” on my face, smiled and said “No you dont understand - I will live to be an old man now because my son died so young for me.” Let’s suggest it was exit stage left for me then. The love and shared compassion was overwhelming.

This painting brings such emotion and love for me.

16/02/2026

Lest we forget. The loss of so many nurses and the story of Vivian Bullwinkle will always touch my soul. May we NEVER forget these brave women.

11/02/2026

Doc Kerry is out of the clinic from Thursday 12th-17th February. She will return on 18th for all your medical needs. The office will not be manned but the phones will be Thursday, Monday and Tuesday if you need anything as nurse Daniel has some availability. Team DKC