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Keep up to date with the latest news and updates at Southern Doctors Clinic!
Free Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment + FREE Jersey!
Our Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander patients are eligible for a bulk billed comprehensive health assessment + FREE JERSEY!
To bulk bill, we need your consent.
From 1 July 2026, Medicare introduced a new requirement for patients receiving bulk billed services. Patients must now provide consent each time a bulk billed consultation is processed.
Welcome Back Dr Gendi!
We are delighted to announce that Dr Adelina Gendi will be returning from maternity leave in early June! Her first day back will be Friday 12th June.
Free RSV Vaccines for Older Australians
The free NIP RSV vaccine is now available for eligible older Australians. RSV can cause serious illness in older adults, especially during winter. Contact our team to check your eligibility and book your vaccination.
Free Flu Vaccines Now Available!
We have received our 2026 government-funded flu vaccines! Eligibile patients can now book an appointment to get their flu vax.
Easter Trading Hours
We will be closed for the Easter long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April at 9am.
Bulk Billed Holter Monitoring Now Available
We’re pleased to introduce Holter monitor testing at Southern Doctors Clinic. This convenient, in-house service helps diagnose heart rhythm issues and is bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.
Welcoming Dr Isaac Narouz and Dr Mariah Melek
Southern Doctors Clinic is welcoming two new General Practitioners, Dr Isaac Narouz and Dr Mariah Melek, who will be joining the practice soon and accepting new patients.
Your Feedback Matters: Patient Survey
We are currently inviting patients to complete a short feedback survey as part of our upcoming practice accreditation. Your feedback helps us continue to improve the care we provide.
Thank you, from our team
As we begin a new year, we’d like to thank our patients for their continued trust and support. We look forward to caring for you and your family in the year ahead.
Medicare Mental Health Centres
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring stress, loneliness, or anxiety. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, Medicare Mental Health Centres offer free access to professional mental health support to help you navigate this period.
Christmas Closure Dates🎅
We will be closed for our annual Christmas break from 20/12/2025 - 11/01/2026 🎅
Welcome Clinical Labs Pathology to SDC!
From 1 October 2025, Clinical Labs Pathology will be available on-site at Southern Doctors Clinic, ensuring patients continue to have convenient access to pathology services.
Announcement: Dr Gendi’s Maternity Leave
Dr Gendi will be commencing maternity leave, with her last day at SDC on Friday, 17 October 2025. We wish her and her family well!
Are your child’s immunisations up to date?
From the moment they’re born, most babies can fight the germs they encounter every day, but there are some serious and life-threatening diseases they are not protected from.
Important Changes to Care Plans from 1 July 2025
We want to inform our patients about significant changes to how care plans are managed at our practice as of 1 July 2025. These updates are part of a national effort to simplify and improve management of chronic health conditions for patients.
National Lung Cancer Screening Program
From 1 July, Australians will be able to participate in the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program and undergo a low-dose CT scan every two years to detect signs of lung cancer.
Meet Our New Nurse: Rosemary Young!
We are delighted to welcome Rosemary Young, our new Registered Nurse, to the team at Southern Doctors Clinic.