Koobil Street Medical

16/06/2026

This July, Dr Kym is off on another Sh*tbox Rally - a 7-day adventure from Port Douglas to Melbourne, raising money for Cancer Council Australia.

Team Medical 1 will be putting on the sausage sizzle at Bunnings Bethania on Sunday June 28th, between 7am and 3pm - come down, grab a snag and support a worthy cause.

Donations can also be made by clicking the attached link.

Good luck, Kym and Mitch!

We're thrilled to announce that we're taking part in Sh*tbox Rally 2026 - Autumn! We’ll be hitting the road supporting the Sh*tbox's participating, driving from Port Douglas to Melbourne on an unforgettable 7-day adventure. It’s not just about the drive—it’s about making a real difference...

16/06/2026

❗️IMPORTANT NOTICE 🗣️
Changes to Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB)

From the 1st of July, Medicare is introducing changes to the way bulk-billed consultations and services are processed.

Verbal consent (being asked "are you happy to be bulk billed today?") is no longer compliant.

We are required to have a written agreement, with an electronic or physical signature from the patient or responsible person (parent, carer) and an agreement is required for every individual appointment.

This is a legal requirement set by Medicare and applies to all medical practices.

What does this mean for you?

You will receive an email and/or SMS before or after your appointment requesting your consent to assign your benefit to your doctor (bulk bill). This message will come from HotDoc, and will ask you to confirm the patient's surname and date of birth.

Your consent allows us to submit the bulk-billing claim directly to Medicare on your behalf. If consent is not received, we will be unable to process the claim, and your doctor will not be paid for their time in treating you.

Enduring consent is a work-in-progress (TBC 2027)

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate the new changes, and welcome any questions or concerns.

05/05/2026

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day

The World Health Organization (WHO)'s SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign reminds us that hand hygiene is one of the highest-impact & lowest-cost preventative measures in avoiding healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) - so get washing! 🧼👏💧

Thanks to ACIPC for this helpful poster

03/05/2026

KSM will be closed Monday 4th May for the Labour Day public holiday 😀

We reopen at 8am on Tuesday, but should you require medical attention in the meantime please head to a Minor Injury and Illness or Urgent Care clinic, or you can call Hello Home Doctor Service - available 24 hours on public holidays.

As always, if it's an emergency call 000.

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30/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr Sharon Soh is now offering bulk billed Mirena consults and procedures, for patients with a uterus & a valid Medicare card.

The Mirena (Intrauterine device - IUD) is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive that can also be used to manage heavy periods.

If this is something you are considering, please get in touch with our reception staff to book your initial consult.

Please note: The average wait time to see Dr Sharon is 3 weeks.

28/04/2026

FluMist vaccines are now in stock for children aged 2 to 5 years (inclusive)

22/04/2026

We still have a handful of spots available for our flu vaccine clinic today - call the surgery on 07 3841 1011 to book your spot 💉🩸🩹

13/04/2026

Flu season is upon us! 🤧😷🤒

KSM now have the FluMist Vaccination in stock, as part of the National Immunisation Program -
a nasally administered, needle-free influenza vaccine option for children over 2 years and under 5 years of age.

Call to book in for your vaccine today, or to speak with a nurse if you have any questions 💉🩹

12/04/2026

Happy Monday, everyone!

Just a reminder to our patients to book in for your annual flu vaccine - we are running a clinic day next Thursday April 23 from 8.15am to 3.30pm.

Give us a call on 07 3841 1011 to book a spot 💉🩹

30/03/2026

KSM will be closing on the upcoming public holidays.

Hello Home Doctor Service will be available to support our patients with after-hours medical care while we are closed - 24 hours on public holidays and Sundays.

In case of an emergency, please call 000 🚨

Wishing everyone a Hoppy Easter extra-long weekend! 🐰