Summerdale Medical Centre

10/08/2026

🎉 More Exciting News at Summerdale Medical! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Dr Isabelle Starmer, our newest GP Registrar, to Summerdale Medical.

We are delighted to have Dr Isabelle join us and look forward to supporting her throughout her GP training.

Welcome to the team, Dr Isabelle! 💙

04/08/2026

Welcome to the team, Dr Mikayla Couch! 💙

We're excited to have Dr Couch join Summerdale Medical and can't wait for our patients to meet her. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

17/06/2026

If you are aged 75 years or older, or are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 60 years or older, and have not previously received an RSV vaccine, you are eligible for a funded RSV vaccine.

Phone the surgery today to book your appointment. 📞

From 15 May, ( ) vaccination is available FREE for all Australians aged 75+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60+.

Highly contagious, RSV causes seasonal outbreaks, usually during the winter months. Older people are at increased risk of complications from severe RSV, including pneumonia or the worsening of existing medical conditions, that may put them in hospital.

Speak to your GP, pharmacist or community vaccination provider for more information before the RSV season arrives. Don’t go unprotected.

For links to further information about RSV protection for older adults, see comments.

10/06/2026

Our phone lines have been partially restored; however, they are not yet operating at full capacity.
Please be patient with our administration team. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.
Thank you,
Summerdale Medical Practice

09/06/2026

Our phone lines are currently down. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide an update once restored.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

04/06/2026

Please see below for our opening hours over the King's Birthday long weekend.

For after-hours information, please visit our website or call 6344 7177 (available all hours).

18/05/2026

Today we celebrate World Family Doctor Day 🌿

Since 1975, Summerdale Medical has remained committed to providing all aspects of primary care to our community, supporting generations of families through continuity of care and a holistic approach to health.

Last year, we proudly celebrated our 50th birthday, and over the past two years we have also been honoured to receive recognition through Dr Diane Hintum being awarded the 2024 General Practice Supervisor of the Year, along with Summerdale Medical being named the 2025 RACGP Practice of the Year.

Thank you to our doctors, nurses and staff for the compassionate care and dedication they provide every day, and to our patients for allowing us to be part of your healthcare journey.

12/05/2026

Today on International Nurses Day, we would like to recognise and thank the incredible nurses at Summerdale Medical, along with all nurses across the profession, for the care, compassion, and support they provide every day. 💙

Our nurses are an essential part of our practice and play such an important role in caring for our patients and community. From supporting patients through every stage of care to delivering skilled clinical care, their dedication never goes unnoticed.

Thank you to our wonderful nursing team for everything you do — today and every day. We appreciate your kindness, professionalism, and the difference you make in the lives of so many.

Happy International Nurses Day! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️💐

04/05/2026

Tired of dealing with allergies? 🤧🌼
Relief starts here. 🌿✨

Dr Sharon Fitzpatrick now offers dedicated allergy services at Launceston Allergy Clinic, providing personalised care for all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📌 Appointments require a GP referral

🌐 www.launcestonallergyclinic.au
📞 6344 7177

01/05/2026

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and stand together against violence.

Please see the post below for details of candlelight vigils being held across Tasmania on 6 May, and a list of supports in place to help anyone who is suffering or at risk of violence of any kind.

A series of candlelight vigils are being held across Tasmania on Wednesday May 6, as part of nationwide events to honour and remember those who have lost their life or been affected by family violence.

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, to raise community awareness of the social and personal impact of domestic and family violence, and the support available to those affected.

Please join us to send a strong message that we reject all forms of violence, including that which occurs in close personal relationships.

📌 The vigil details on 6 May 2026 are:
Hobart: Parliament lawns at 5.30pm
Ulverstone: Mt Gnomon Room, Wharf precinct at 6pm
Launceston: Civic Square at 5.30pm
🔗 More information on the events: www.facebook.com/engenderequality.com.au/events

There are supports in place to help anyone who is suffering or at risk of violence of any kind.

📞 If you or someone you know is impacted by family violence, call the Safe at Home Family Violence Response and Referral Line on 1800 633 937.

📞 Part of Safe at Home, the Family Violence Counselling and Support Service has offices in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart. Call the service on 1800 608 122, open 9am to midnight on weekdays, and 4pm to midnight on weekends and public holidays.

📞 1800RESPECT is a national counselling service that provides support for anyone who is impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Counsellors are available 24/7 via online chat, the hotline 1800 737 732, and text 0458 737 732.

📞 If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual violence, call the statewide Sexual Assault Crisis Support Line on 1800 697 877.

👥 If you have experienced sexual violence, the Arch service has centres in Launceston, Burnie and Hobart where you can get information and support. It is a multidisciplinary service, with family violence workers, child safety and wellbeing workers, child safety officers, counsellors and specialist investigators (www.arch.tas.gov.au).

👉 Anyone affected by sexual assault, r**e and/or family violence can access Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) services for free within 7 days of the assault.
A 24-hour service, SAFE can be accessed via the Department of Emergency Medicine at our public hospitals, the Sexual Assault Support Service (www.sass.org.au), Laurel House (www.laurelhouse.org.au) or Tasmania Police (131 444).

📞 In an emergency, always call 000.