Theodore Medical

Theodore Medical "meeting the individual and changing needs of the patient and community by providing a comprehensive, professional and efficient primary health service"

A healthy community is a happy community! The purpose of this page is to allow the Theodore community and interested individuals to keep up with the progress of construction of the new Theodore Medical Centre. This page will also be used to send out important or interesting information regarding health. This page isn’t the place to discuss positive or negative opinions regarding Theodore Health Centre. If you do have any positive feedback or constructive criticism, please do feel free to contact us at- anne.chater@theodoremedical.com.au

This practice provides a comprehensive rural general practice including surgery, anaesthetics and obstetrics. Also available on site is a wide range of diagnostic services including x-ray, ultrasound, hearing, heart and breathing tests. Other services include acupuncture, back manipulation and dispensary. Theodore Medical is the only private practice in Theodore and services the townships of Theodore, Cracow and surrounding areas. The practice is fully accredited through AGPAL and strives to uphold a high standard of service. The Principal, Dr Bruce Chater, is a Medical Superintendent (of Theodore Hospital) with Right of Private Practice. The practice also employs an assistant doctor (part-time), Dr Adele Love and a registrar, currenlty Dr Matthew French. Due to the destruction of the Theodore Medical private practice facility caused by the Christmas 2010 flood, Theodore Medical is now working from a demountable kindly loaned by Anglo American and installed by Queensland Health on the hospital grounds. Thedore Medical is based on a private billing system although pensioners and healthcare cardholders are bulk billed at Doctors' discretion. As a training practice, Theodore Medical has two University of Queensland medical students attached to the pracatice each academic year. As well as these students, other medical students from other Australian and overseas universities enjoy time attached to this practice. Notices will advise you of a student's presence and your permission for them to be a part of your consultation is requested. If this situation is unacceptable to you, please fell free to decline the offer of their presence. Keeping abreast of technology, Theodore Medical is a fully computerised surgery using Medical Director as the clinical software and Pracsoft for administration. The practice has two servers managing patient records and follows strict protocols to ensure this information is secure.

02/11/2025

The November 2025 government changes regarding direct patient billing or bulk billing

Theodore Medical Centre has made the decision to continue mixed billing practice, in order to continue to provide comprehensive care and support the care provided by our nursing, Aboriginal health, and AIN staff.

What this means:
Health care card holders, Pension card holders, and Close the Gap patients will continue to be bulk billed.
75year+ Health Assessments, Mental Health Care Plans, & Chronic Condition Management Plans, i.e. ‘care plan’ consults will continue to be bulk billed.
Appropriate phone consults will continue to be bulk billed.
All other patients will be subject to a private fee.
Please enquire if any clarification is needed on these changes.
let me know if you need any clarification.

Important Notice: IT Software UpgradeTheodore Medical Centre has received approval for a major IT software upgrade as of...
23/10/2025

Important Notice: IT Software Upgrade

Theodore Medical Centre has received approval for a major IT software upgrade as of yesterday afternoon. This marks our most significant technology update since 1998 when Theodore Medical transitioned to the software we use today.

This decision reflects our long-term vision to modernise the practice and prepare for the next two decades. Our existing software has become increasingly unstable and buggy over the past year, and with advances in modern systems and hardware, this upgrade is both necessary and overdue.

The transition will take place over the weekend, with the upgrade being finalised on Monday morning when we go live and connect the new system to Medicare.

Please be patient and kind to our staff and doctors over the next two weeks as they adapt to the new system. Change can be challenging, but this upgrade will ultimately improve efficiency, reliability, and patient care across the board.

Thank you for your understanding and support during this transition.

Theodore Medical Centre
Thoughtful and Thorough.

21/10/2025

Theodore Medical Centre will be closed today (22/10/2025) after 10.30am for a staff meeting and training.

Thank you.

03/10/2025
01/10/2025

Mental Health Training CQ proudly brings
Teen MHFA – Empowering young people 💚

For more information on how we can introduce Teen MHFA in class environments to equip CQ teens in educational departments, sporting groups & youth groups, please contact us with your EOI.

E: admin@mentalhealthtrainingcq.com.au

16/09/2025

Just a reminder.

QLD free influenza vaccines program will end 30th September.
After the 30th of September, influenza vaccines will only be free to patients who meet certain criteria.

Dr. Travis Boon and his wife, Gina Boon, have decided to settle in Theodore for the long term and raise their growing fa...
31/07/2025

Dr. Travis Boon and his wife, Gina Boon, have decided to settle in Theodore for the long term and raise their growing family, continuing their involvement in our wonderful community.

Dr. Boon grew up in Augathella, where his father served as the sole doctor in town, working as a GP and in the hospital, much like the setup in Theodore. This background has given Dr. Boon a deep appreciation for small-town healthcare and community connections.

We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Gina Boon. In her short time here in Theodore, she has taken on the role of Vice-President at TCL and has most recently assisted with the town rodeo at the ticket gate. She continues to lend a hand to help out with community groups and events. Her involvement has made a positive impact on our community, and we are grateful for her enthusiasm and commitment.

Dr. Boon is taking on new patients.

Address

27 Ninth Avenue
Theodore, QLD
4719

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61749931371

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