Forrest Family Practice

09/12/2025

🌿 Welcome Dr Sumon Wai to Forrest Family Practice! 🌿

We are delighted to introduce Dr Sumon Wai, our newest GP bringing international experience and a warm, patient-centred approach to our team.

Dr Sumon completed her MBBS at the University of Medicine 2, Yangon, Myanmar (2015) and has since built extensive clinical experience across Myanmar, the United Kingdom, and Australia. After moving to Australia in 2024, she worked in hospitals across New South Wales, gaining broad exposure to a wide range of medical specialties.

Now joining Forrest Family Practice, Dr Sumon is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic, and compassionate care. She is known for her warm manner, attentive listening, and collaborative approach—taking the time to understand each patient’s needs and support informed health decisions.

✨ Clinical Interests
• Chronic disease management (including diabetes)
• Preventive health
• Women’s & reproductive health
• Child health & immunisation
• Mental health
• Minor skin procedures

🗣️ Languages Spoken: English & Burmese

Outside of medicine, Dr Sumon enjoys travelling, exploring new places, running, going to the gym, and spending time with her family.

💚 Please join us in welcoming Dr Sumon to the Forrest Family community!

24/11/2025

🌿 Forrest Family Practice – We’re Here When You Need Us! 🌿

Great news! Forrest Family Practice is open on weekends and public holidays, making it easier for you and your family to access quality care when it matters most.

Whether it’s a minor illness, an unexpected concern, or you simply need support outside weekday hours, our team is here to help.

📍 Forrest Family Practice
☎️ 08 9711 1500
🌐 www.forrestfamilypractice.com.au

Please check our website for specific opening times and full details.

Experience personalised care. Select Doctors bulk bill all Medicare eligible services. Book an appointment with us today!

16/10/2025

💚 Caring for Bunbury families just got easier!

At Forrest Family Practice, we’re proud to offer bulk billed consultations with select doctors — making quality care more accessible for our community.

🩺 Bulk billing available with:

Dr Samuel Sobamowo

Dr Theophilus Sobamowo

Dr Halyna Arych

Other doctors in our team are mixed billing, meaning Medicare rebates still apply.

📍 122 Spencer Street, Bunbury
☎️ (08) 9711 1500
🌐 forrestfamilypractice.com.au

✅ Book online or call our friendly team today!
Because your health — and your family’s health — matters. 💚

02/07/2025

Dr Kuntal Sarker has returned to Forrest Family Practice following a small period of leave.
Dr Sarker has been a General Practitioner for more than 5 years, sharing his time between Forrest Family Practice and Rockingham Medical and Dental Centre, where he performs Occupational Health Medicine.
He completed his Masters of Science (Population Health) at the University of Wollongong and believes in a happy life with good health.
He has a keen interest in minor procedures including ingrown toenail removal, Implanon insertion and removal and the removal of skin lesions.
Dr Sarker will bulk bill patients that hold a valid concession card or are under the age of 16. For all other patients, there will be an out of pocket cost of $35. He is at the practice every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please book online at www.forrestfamilypractice.com.au or contact our wonderful reception team on 9711 1500.

27/05/2025

Today our physiotherapist, Mehalah, ran our first session of the Walk for Health Club - a club where people who have neglected their self-care (physically, mentally and emotionally), can reclaim time to look after and prioritise themselves each week. It's a social, light hearted and wholesome way to move your body and chose yourself for an hour in the rush of this everyday world.
Starting at the Big Swamp Car park, we wandered through the She Oak's and along the boardwalks Big Swamp has to offer. Several participants are keen bird watchers, so Big Swamp made for the perfect setting; spotting swallows, honey suckles and even a red tail cockatoo.
We walked for 35 minutes, but the time will range for 30 minutes to an hour depending on how everyone is feeling, and the weather (of course). Today was a stunning May Day, so we were able to appreciate a good dose of Vitimin D.
We finished the walk off with some gentle stretching to get our bodies feeling warm and free for the rest of the day. Some of the participants have had issues with their heart, lungs, blood pressure and cholesterol - as you are walking with a Physio, Mehalah is trained in first aid, and is able to assess whether it is appropriate for you to be exercising - you are in safe hands and will be monitored throughout the walk. Overall, the Walk For Health Club is a social, wholesome, safe and productive way to introduce some self care and health back into your life, without adding to an already busy schedule.
Come join us - every Tuesday at 12:30 by the Big Swamp Carpark (the one nearest to the kiosk). We look forward to seeing you there!

27/05/2025

Evidence shows that seeing the same GP and healthcare team regularly can lead to better health outcomes.
Registering with the practice means that you will have access to greater continuity of care which, in turn, will lead to improving health outcomes. Further benefits to patients will be added by the government as part of their commitment to strengthening Medicare.
You can register a multiple of ways such as via your Medicare Online account or by using the Express Plus Medicare Mobile app or by speaking to one of the reception staff members who will give you a registration form to complete. For more information on how to register, go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/register-for-mymedicare?context=22751&wp=w_lightbox

15/05/2025

Forrest Family Practice would also like to welcome Dr Theo Sobamowo who also joined the practice on Monday 12th May.
Along with his brother, Dr Theo moved from South Africa to join the practice after working as a General Practitioner there since 2007. Whilst in South Africa he specialised in Family Medicine and hopes to continue that in Australia. He gained his Masters of Medicine in Family Medicine in 2020.
He is driven to use his experience, expertise and compassion to deliver holistic care to his patients.
Please join us in making him feel welcome.

15/05/2025

Forrest Family Practice would like to welcome Dr Samuel Sobamowo who joined the team on Monday 12th May.
Dr Samuel has been working as a General Practitioner in South Africa since 2007 and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. He obtained his Master of Medicine in Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town in 2020.
His areas of interest are reproductive health and chronic disease.
Please join us in making him feel welcome.

30/04/2025

Unfortunately, Dr Ghulam Murtaza has made the hard decision to relocate to Perth on a long term basis. His last day at Forrest Family Practice will be Wednesday 7th May.
Dr Murtaza has been practicing from Forrest Family Practice since December 2016. His warm and welcoming personality as well as his excellent clinical skills will be sorely missed by his colleagues and patients alike.

23/04/2025

Free influenza vaccines in May and June

WA Health launched its annual influenza (flu) prevention campaign to raise awareness about the serious risks of influenza and encourage all Western Australians, including those most at risk, to get vaccinated.
Getting immunised during May and June will provide the best protection during the peak flu period, especially for children, pregnant people, older adults and Aboriginal people.
Book your flu immunisation appointment with your Doctor of choice at https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/bunbury-WA-6230/forrest-family-practice/doctors and find your Doctors flu clinic bookings in May.

01/04/2025

Please do not enter the practice if you have been to one of these exposure sites and feel you are symptomatic.
Contact the reception team on 9711 1500 to arrange for a telephone appointment with your Doctor who will arrange testing for you.

MORE SOUTH WEST MEASLES EXPOSURE SITES

The WA Department of Health has confirmed two more measles cases today, bringing the current total of cases relating to the cluster to ten.

New exposure sites have also been added across Perth and the South West.

If someone not already immune to measles visited an exposure location during the specified dates and times below, they are advised to be vigilant for symptoms of measles for 7-18 days, and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.

These are the new South West exposure locations:

- Kmart, Eaton Fair Shopping Centre: 23/3 between 3pm - 4pm
- Terry White Chemist, Eaton Fair Shopping Centre: 23/3 between 3.30pm - 4.15pm
- Kmart, South Bunbury: 23/3 between 4pm - 4.45pm
- Big W Sandridge, Bunbury: 23/3 between 4.30pm - 5.15pm
- Bunbury Regional Hospital, emergency department: 25/3 -26/3 between 6.30pm - 5am
- Bunbury Regional Hospital, paediatric ward: between 26/3 - 28/3 between 4.30am - 9.15pm
- Vibe Service Station, Bunbury: 26/3 between 4pm - 4.35pm
- Coles, South Bunbury (Hamersley Drive): 26/03 between 4.30pm - 5.15pm

For the latest information from the Department of Health and for a full list of exposure sites visit: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/Metropolitan-Perth-measles-alert-20-March

Contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for assistance or check the HealthyWA website for any updates.

07/03/2025

Forrest Family Practice would like all our patients to know that our opening hours will be changing temporarily as at 1st April 2025.
We will be opening from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays will remain 8am to 4pm.