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United in crisis: How Ingham pharmacies kept their community safe during the floods

Amid the chaos of flooding in North Queensland earlier this year, four Ingham pharmacies stood tall – delivering not just medicines, but a sense of calm, resilience, and community care during the crisis. Their response efforts, supported by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), became a testament to the power of collaboration in healthcare during emergencies.

09/05/2025 - 12:15

United in crisis: Ingham residential aged care homes rise to the challenge during devastating floods

When floodwaters surged through Ingham and surrounding communities earlier this year, local aged care facilities – Ozcare Magdalene Villa, Churches of Christ Palms Aged Care, and Bluehaven Lodge – ensured the safety and wellbeing of their residents amid the unfolding crisis.

07/04/2025 - 16:30

Ingham’s general practices rise to the challenge to provide community care during recent flood crisis

In the wake of the devastating recent floods which swept through Northern Queensland, the town of Ingham found itself at the epicentre of a crisis that tested the resilience of its community. Among the chaos, two local general practices – Hinchinbrook Health Care and Ingham Family Medical Practice – emerged as beacons of hope, providing critical healthcare services despite overwhelming challenges.

24/03/2025 - 9:29

General Practitioner

Full or part-time doctors are required with fly-in, fly-out options available.

08/05/2023 - 16:30
Ingham Family Medical Practice are seeking full or part time doctors, with fly in, fly out options available, to join their happy and vibrant medical practice in Ingham, North Queensland.
Ingham Family Medical Practice
Ingham
22 Heard Street, Ingham and 75 Victoria Street, Cardwell
General Practitioner
Full time
Jessica Lavarini
officemanager@inghammedical.com.au
0400 918 550
Health provider vacancies
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Lavarini
Phone Number
0400 918 550
Email Address
officemanager@inghammedical.com.au
Closing date
Job Description

Remuneration is 65% of receipts or $55.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, whichever is greater, plus 65% of Service Incentive Payments (negotiable). AHPRA registration and a minimum of two years’ medical work experience is required.

Ingham Family Medical Practice is a purpose-built building on the highway at the northern end of Ingham and has been operating for 30 years. Formerly known as Ingham Medical Centre, it has been operating as Ingham Family Medical Practice since 2005.

Currently, the practice has three (3) full time Doctors, and are looking to recruit more doctors. The practice principal is a college examiner for ACCRM and RACGP,  James Cook University. Dr Brett Scott holds Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and has much Paediatric and Emergency medicine experience.

The practice offers audiometry, spirometry, skin checks and ECG and much more. They do a variety of health checks and medicals. Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology are on site, as well as Rural Medical Imaging who provide CT, USS, DEXA, and X-ray.

The practice has visiting allied health services such as a psychologist, podiatrist, audiologist, dental prosthetist, dietician, diabetes educator, and a visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon. They also have an Occupational Therapist on staff as well as registered and enrolled nurses who provide continuous medical officer support.

The practice are a registered Q-fever and yellow fever vaccination centre, as well as providing the usual private and NHS vaccinations including COVID vaccinations. Visits to their patients at nursing homes are undertaken, and a good relationship exists with all three facilities in our area. As a practice, they have regular social evenings and family outings. They are a genuine, caring practice, staffed by pleasant, motivated people, and look forward to hearing from you regarding any enquiries you may have.

For further details regarding the practice, visit www.inghammedical.com.au

General Practitioners

Full or part-time General Practitioner positions available (fly-in fly-out options available) at Ingham Family Medical Practice, North Queensland.

21/12/2022 - 14:32

GP - required urgently

Part-time or full-time doctors are urgently required to join a happy and vibrant medical practice at Ingham, North Queensland. Remuneration is 60 per cent of receipts or $55.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, whichever is greater, plus 60 per cent of Service Incentive Payments (negotiable). AHPRA registration and a minimum two years medical work experience is required.

13/06/2022 - 14:34

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