Summerdale Medical Centre

05/03/2026

📢 March Long Weekend (Eight Hour Day) Opening Hours

Saturday: 9:00am – 3:30pm*
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed

*Saturday hours may vary depending on patient demand.

For after-hours information, please phone 6344 7177 or visit www.summerdalemedical.com.au

23/02/2026

Did you know our doctors surgery offers professional skin checks?

With Australia’s high UV exposure, regular skin checks are one of the most important things you can do for your health. Early detection of skin cancer can make all the difference.

If you’ve noticed a new or changing spot — or it’s simply been a while since your last check — book an appointment in our Skin Clinic today.

📞 Call us on 63447177 or book online www.Summerdalemedical.com.au

19/02/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🌿
Medical Administration & Reception – Full Time
📍 Summerdale Medical Practice | Summerhill, TAS

Summerdale Medical Practice is looking for a dedicated Medical Administration & Reception team member to join our friendly practice!

This full-time role is essential to keeping our practice running smoothly and ensuring our patients feel welcomed and supported.

✨ About the role:
• Welcoming patients and managing appointments
• Handling phone enquiries
• Processing billing, Medicare claims, and payments
• Supporting doctors and nurses with administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate patient records and data entry
• Ensuring the reception area operates efficiently and professionally

We’re looking for someone who is organised, professional, compassionate, and thrives in a busy healthcare environment.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know!), we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Please send your resume and cover letter to office.manager@summerdalemedical.com.au or contact us for more information.

Summerdale Medical Centre is a long-established family medical practice located in Summerdale, Launc

17/02/2026

📣 Missed School Vaccinations? Catch Up Now!

Young people who missed school vaccinations can catch up at our GP Practice, funded for eligible patients under the National Immunisation Program.

💉 Stock available – book now!

👉 Year 7 (12–13 years) – HPV & dTpa
👉 Year 10 (14–16 years) – Meningococcal ACWY

☎️Call reception today to book an appointment with the nurse and keep your child protected.

Young people who missed vaccinations at school can catch-up for free* at their local pharmacy or GP.

Protect your child from these preventable diseases, including cancer, through vaccination.

Catch-up now on any vaccinations missed earlier in the 2025 school year:
👉 Year 7 (12-13 years) - human papillomavirus (HPV)
👉 Year 7 (12-13 years) - diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (dTpa)
👉 Year 10 (14-16 years) - meningococcal ACWY

Some young people with specific medical conditions may need additional vaccines.
*Provider fees may apply.

🔗 Learn more at https://skai.org.au/adolescent
🔗 To check immunisation history go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-to-get-immunisation-history-statements

14/02/2026

🎗️ International Childhood Cancer Day – Standing Together for Our Children 🎗️

Today, on International Childhood Cancer Day (15th February), we join families across the world in raising awareness of childhood cancers and supporting the brave children and young people facing a diagnosis.

Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer. While survival rates have improved thanks to advances in research and treatment, early diagnosis remains vital. We encourage parents and carers to trust their instincts - if something doesn’t feel right, please seek medical advice.

05/02/2026

Welcome to our new GP registrars at Summerdale!
We’re excited for them to be a part of our team, to support their journey, and to deliver outstanding care together.

You can book appointments online via our website www.summerdalemedical.com.au or phone the surgery on 63447177

Unfortunately, we are still closed to new patients at this stage.

01/02/2026

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!

In Australia, 5 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day.
Know the symptoms, and talk to your GP if you have any concerns.

Find out more at: https://www.ovariancancer.net.au

20/01/2026

Please see below for details of our opening hours during the Australia Day long weekend.

🕘 Saturday 24 January
9:00am – 3:30pm
*Hours may vary depending on patient demand

🚫 Sunday 25 January – Closed
🚫 Monday 26 January (Australia Day) – Closed

📞 For after-hours information, please phone 6344 7177 (available all hours)
🌐 or visit

Summerdale Medical Practice is committed to providing comprehensive general practice care of the best possible standard. Call us today.

06/01/2026

Please be aware that there has been a power outage that is impacting our practice this morning. We will update as more information becomes available.

06/01/2026

A script clinic appointment is a quick phone consult for repeat scripts only, and only if you have been seen face to face in the last 12 months.

Please note that medications for pain, sleep, weight loss, smoking cessation and authority prescriptions are not eligible for script clinics.

Please call our friendly reception team on 63447177, or book online

22/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Summerdale Medical Practice 🎄

We wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season 🎅✨
Please see our Christmas & New Year opening hours below:

🕒 Opening Hours

Wednesday 24 December: 8:00am – 12:30pm*
Thursday 25 December: Closed
Friday 26 December: Closed
Saturday 27 December: 9:00am – 3:30pm*
Sunday 28 December: Closed
Monday 29 December: 8:00am – 7:00pm*
Tuesday 30 December: 8:00am – 7:00pm*
Wednesday 31 December: 8:00am – 12:30pm*
Thursday 1 January: Closed
Friday 2 January: 8:00am – 6:00pm*
* Opening hours are subject to patient demand.

For after-hours information, visit www.summerdalemedical.com.au
or call 6344 7177 at any time.

Thank you for your support throughout the year. We look forward to caring for you in the New Year 💚
— The Summerdale Medical Team