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06/11/2025

Movember - a few words from our Dr Oliver Hughes:

Earlier this year, I spent a week sailing around the Whitsundays with a group of mates. Between whale watching, sunsets, and some questionable karaoke, I was reminded how quickly life moves - and how often we forget to look after the most important engine we have: our own health.

This Movember, take a moment to check in - with yourself and your mates. Talk to your GP about your heart, prostate & testicular health, skin, and mental wellbeing.

We have teamed up with our local mates at .gully ($200 hamper) , ($100 voucher), (1 hour free tailored consult), (30 mins free physio session) and ($50 voucher) to say thanks for taking charge of your health - every man who books an appointment this November will go into our Movember Raffle Draw to win these amazing prizes!

Book your Men's Health Check now at thecranegp.com.au or give our friendly team a call on 90883258.

03/11/2025

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” (Peter Drucker)

🩺 Why We Don't Bulk Bill Everyone

From 1 November 2025, the government is encouraging all GP clinics to bulk bill. But here’s why we won’t be going down that path.

Instead of fixing the root issue - low Medicare rebates - a new incentive program offers a small top-up ($20–$30 per visit). It’s a short-term fix, not a long-term solution.

To make universal bulk billing work financially, clinics must rush through consults in 6 minutes. That’s not medicine. That’s churn. And it leads to worse outcomes for everyone.

We’re not here for quick fixes.
We’re here for your long-term health.
That means time, follow-up, and real care.

Primum non nocere - First, do no harm.
6-minute medicine is harm.

Thank you for supporting thoughtful, patient-centred care. 🙏

22/10/2025

It's Halloween! Let's dig in👻

15/10/2025

What a month! 💕

Thank you to all the incredible women who made their health a priority during Women’s Health Month in September (in conjunction with Jean Hailes Women's Health Week) - and to our generous sponsors & local community for filling our hampers with love.

Special thanks to our Chronic Disease Nurse, Aminee, for coordinating this campaign so beautifully 💐 - and to , , , .living, Glow Dance Studios, plus local gems & April Dickenson for their amazing contributions. 🌿

Here’s to women’s health, self-care & connection - we can’t wait for next year! 💖

Pic: From clockwise - Yummy candies from Two Little Figs Cakes and Events; Aminee (CDM Nurse), Laura (Nurse Lead) & Toni (Receptionist) drawing the Raffle for Women's Health Month.

29/08/2025

💜 Wear It Purple Day 2025 💜

Today our team proudly wears purple to celebrate diversity and show our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ young people and our whole community. 🌈✨

Because at The Crane GP, you are seen, respected and valued - just as you are. 💜

28/08/2025

🌸 September is Women’s Health Month 🌸
(In conjunction with Women’s health week)

It’s time to say YES to YOU! 💜

Book your women’s health check this September and go in the draw to WIN amazing prizes 🎁 thanks to our generous sponsors:

💆‍♀️ 30-minute Massage – Finely Tuned Myotherapy
🛋 $50 voucher – Birch Living .living
💃 21-day class pass – GLOW Dance Studio
🥗 60-minute Dietitian consult – Michelle Harris
🎀 Wellbeing gift hamper

Plus, every appointment comes with a FREE gift bag (while stocks last). ✨
✔ Cervical Screening
✔ 45–49 year-old Health Check
✔ Breast, skin & heart checks
✔ Menopause, stress & burnout support
✔ Gender affirming care
✔ Contraception & pregnancy planning

📅 Book today & put yourself first
👉 thecranegp.com.au

21/08/2025

🌼 Daffodil Day at The Crane GP 🌼

Many of us know someone affected by cancer. Daffodil Day is a reminder of the importance of research, prevention, and support.

This week, you’ll see fresh daffodils brightening our clinic - not just a symbol of hope, but also a little lift for mental wellbeing. 💛

Take this moment to:
✨ Review your family history and cancer screening.
✨ Talk to your GP about lifestyle changes that can reduce risk.
✨ If you’re able, support vital cancer research.

👉 Donate at daffodilday.com.au

Together, we can bring hope and help create a brighter future. 🌼

06/08/2025

📣 Now Available: Dietitian Appointments at The Crane GP!

We are excited to welcome Mish, our newly qualified Accredited Dietitian, now consulting on Mondays and Thursdays.

Mish supports individuals and families across all life stages, with a focus on:
🥣 Family nutrition (introducing solids, fussy eating)
💪 Women’s health (antenatal, perimenopause)
❤️ Chronic conditions (diabetes, heart & gut health)

Her sessions can be claimed through a GP Chronic Disease Management Plan or Private Health Insurance, depending on eligibility.

🥄 Winter Warmer Porridge (1 serve)

A quick, nourishing breakfast from Mish:

Ingredients:
• 1/3 cup 5-grain porridge mix
• 2/3 cup milk (cow or plant-based)
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tbsp walnuts
• A pinch of cinnamon

Method:
Simmer milk & porridge mix for 6–8 mins, stirring often. Add banana in last minute. Top with walnuts & cinnamon.

Short on time? Try Carman’s Natural 5-Grain mix and follow the pack!

📅 Book now via seedlingfamilynutrition.com

03/08/2025

✨ Mid-Year Momentum at The Crane GP! ✨

We recently gathered for our whole clinic mid-year meeting – and we were thrilled to have 100% attendance from our GPs, nurses, receptionists and management team! 💯

Instead of long presentations, we turned up the energy with a quiz (buzzers, points & prizes included!) to refresh our knowledge of clinic policies and procedures – because consistency matters when caring for our patients. 🏆

We revisited our Vision: “A team that knows you, cares for you and walks with you – for life”, our Values (Care, Consistency & Community) and our mindset:
➡️ Playing the infinite game to be better version of ourselves
➡️ Controlling our response, even when we can’t control circumstances

Our chronic disease nurse, Aminee, also shared valuable insights from APNA’s Festival of Nursing in Brisbane, helping us keep patient experience front of mind. 🙌

We wrapped up with a fire drill to keep safety sharp, and everyone went home with a colourful pair of socks to keep warm and cosy. We left motivated, connected and ready for the next 6 months – fuelled by the amazing culture we’ve built together. 💛🧦

22/07/2025

🌿 Bush Wisdom in the Coffee Queue
By Dr Hwuei Lim, Principal GP

This week, I’m back in Broken Hill doing my regular stint at the local Aboriginal Medical Service. On Saturday morning, I joined the queue at a popular café - ten people ahead of me. I’ll admit, I was tempted to scroll through my overflowing inbox while I waited.

Instead, I paused. I looked around and noticed a book on the shelf titled Bush Wisdom. Curious, I opened it - and I’m glad I did.

The book, by Australian writer and photographer Jessica Howard, is full of stories from rural Australians, rich with grounded life lessons. It features real local bush characters, and reminded me that sometimes, inspiration finds you when you simply choose to be present.

With so much happening in the world, it was a gentle nudge to come back to what’s close to home. If you come across this book, I hope it brings you the same spark it brought me.

✨ Being present is, in itself, an act of self-care. As International Self-Care Day approaches on 24 July, it’s a good time to check in with yourself - physically, mentally, emotionally. If you’ve been meaning to book a health check or talk to someone, our GPs are here for you.

16/07/2025

🩺🍭 National Diabetes Week at The Crane GP 🍭🩺

This winter, our nurses are keeping it real about sugar and your health.
👩‍⚕️ Nurse Aminee’s holding the temptation…
🙅‍♀️ Nurse Paola’s giving it a BIG NO!

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies over 25 have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes - and many don’t know it.

🧠💬 Comfort eating is real (especially in winter!), but if food is your main coping strategy, it might be time for a reset - body, mind, and mood.

✨ Book in for your health check:
✅ Bulk-billed once in a lifetime 45–49 year old health check (30 mins with nurse + 30 mins with GP)
✅ Annual check-ups for everyone
✅ HbA1c blood tests for diabetes risk
✅ Chronic Condition Management Plans & 3-monthly reviews for diabetics

Don’t wait for symptoms. Prevention starts now.

📲 Book online at thecranegp.com.au or via AMS Connect

08/07/2025

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week 2025: The Next Generation

This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week, honouring the strength, vision, and legacy of our First Nations peoples. ✨

In this photo, Dr Hwuei stands with Balgo artist Dulcie Nanala, holding one of her stunning paintings telling the story of the land around her home in the Kimberley, WA. 🎨🌾

At The Crane GP, we recognise that health and culture are deeply connected. Our GPs continue to walk alongside First Nations communities, working with Aboriginal Medical Services in Melbourne, Broken Hill, and Broome to support accessible, culturally safe healthcare for all.

May we listen, learn, and stand together to build a healthier future.

Happy NAIDOC Week. 🖤💛❤️

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35 Queens Parade
Clifton Hill, VIC
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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+61390883258

Website

http://www.thecranegp.com.au/

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