The practice is closed for the Easter holidays from Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April. We will re-open at 7:30am on Tuesday 22nd April. We will also be closed on ANZAC Day, Friday 25th April. All staff and doctors are unavailable during this period. In an emergency, call 000 or go to straight to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Emergency Department at Missenden Road, Camperdown. For afterhours care, you can call the National Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25 from 6pm weekdays, 12pm on Saturdays and all-day Sundays and Public Holidays. Or, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 anytime day or night if your or …
Telephone outages
Due to unexpected technical issues, we are currently experiencing intermittent telephone outages. We are working with our service providers to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. These outages are affecting both incoming and outgoing calls. If you are unable to contact us via telephone, and you are not sure what to do or where to go, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Last updated 8:15am on 11 March 2025
Doctors update
This week, we bid farewell to Dr Georgia Wyatt – we wish her all the very best! Over the past few weeks we have welcomed two new GPs, Dr Sorayya Cooper and Dr Mabel Chew. Dr Cooper specialises in preventative health, women’s health, LGBTQI+ health, sexual health, and paediatrics. She has completed the Sydney Child Health Program as well as the Family Planning Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health. She is also a s100 prescriber. She is available for appointments on Monday and Friday. Dr Chew graduated from the University of Sydney. She worked in Palliative Medicine and Aged Care …
Long weekend
The practice is closed on 27 January for the public holiday. You can call health direct or use their app – https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services. They can direct you to urgent care services, virtual emergency services or advise you if you need hospital treatment. Call 13 7425 for a home visit locum doctor. In case of emergency call an ambulance or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
Christmas holidays
The practice will be closed from 1.30pm, Wednesday 24 December to Wednesday 1 January. We will re-open at 8:30am on Thursday 2 January 2025. All staff and GPs will be unavailable during this period. In addition to this Christmas shut down period, a number of the GPs are taking leave throughout December and January. It’s important that you consider what your medical needs may be during these periods and organise any prescriptions that are due for renewal prior to their departure. Please refer to these guides to requesting repeat scripts and referrals. Doctors on January 2025 Dr Linda Taoube is …
October long weekend
The practice will be CLOSED from Sunday 6 to Monday 7 October. We will re-open at 7:30am on Tuesday 8 October. All staff and GPs will be unavailable during this period. Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 anytime day or night if your or your child is unwell and you are not sure what to do or where to go. healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A registered nurse will answer your call, ask some questions, and connect you with the right care. In an emergency, always call 000 or go to straight …
Practice closing early due to illness
Unfortunately, winter has hit us hard at Erskineville Doctors. Multiple staff and GPs have been wiped out by illness this week (19 – 23 August). As we have limited clinical staff and GPs on site, we will be closing at 4pm each day. Monday 19 August 2024 7:30am – 2:00pm Tuesday 20 August 2024 7:30am – 4:00pm Wednesday 21 August 2024 7:30am – 4:00pm Thursday 22 August 2024 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday 23 August 2024 7:30am – 4:00pm Appointments can be managed (cancelled or changed) online, or via the AMS Connect App. Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to get …
Doctors update
Dr Nicolette Holly has left the practice, to the Hunter Region to be closer to loved ones following a recent death in the family. We’re very excited to welcome a new GP, Dr Georgia Wyatt who has recently relocated back to Sydney after 8 years in the Northern Rivers. Georgia has a keen interest in Preventative Medicine, Women’s Health and Paediatrics. She has a background in Refugee Health and Aboriginal Health, having previously worked at the AMS alongside Dr Lonergan and Dr Kain. Dr Wyatt will be available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. July leave dates Dr Michael …
Flu vaccinations
Who is eligible for a Flu vaccine? Anyone aged 6 months and over can receive a Flu vaccine. Patients who are at highest risk of severe illness are eligible for a free Flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP): All other patients, aged 5 to 64 years can receive a private Flu vaccine for the cost of $35.00 Young children aged 6 months to less than 9 years who are receiving a Flu vaccine for the first time will require a second dose at least 4 weeks after their first. Last updated 16 April 2024
ANZAC Day closure
The practice will be closed on ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April 2024. The practice will re-open on Friday 26 April 2024. In an emergency, always call 000 or go to straight to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Emergency Department at Missenden Road, Camperdown. If you require urgent, but non-life-threatening medical assistance during this period, the following services are available: Balmain GP Casualty at 29 Booth Street, Balmain, 8am 10pm, 7 days a week or Maroubra Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 806 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, 8am 8pm, 7 days a week For after-hours assistance contact the National Home Doctor Service on …
