ABOUT US
Our Mission
Our Vision
We Value:
- patient-centredness, accessibility
- confidentiality and privacy
- inclusivity
- empathy
- teamwork
- accountability and evidence based medicine
- commitment to providing excellence in professional standards.
Acknowledgement of Country
Family-Oriented
Stradbroke Island Medical Centre is accredited under the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Accreditation shows our patients we are committed to providing high quality, safe and effective care to standards of excellence determined by the general profession.
Billing
Mixed Billing: Locals with a HCC or PCC are bulk-billed, as are local kids under 16, except on Saturdays.
Please note there will be a treatment room fee for private patients, for any substantial skin excisions, to cover the cost of consumables, insurance and training. This is at the doctors discretion.
Fees for services cover the cost of providing you with a high quality health care service, including skilled doctors, practice nurse and reception staff, who are committed to ongoing professional development. They also cover the cost of the facility, accreditation costs, information technology software costs, medical equipment and consumables, insurance, utilities and comprehensive patient communications.
“Your prolonged good health is dependent on team work;You, your doctor and allied health specialists.Welcome to the Team"
SIMC Clinicians
Dr. Anna Thomas-Mergler
Dr Anna Thomas-Mergler (Practice Principal); MB Bch FRACGP FACCRM DRANZCOG. Graduate of the University of Wales College of Medicine 1995.
Anna has more than 20 years experience in rural, remote type medicine on Straddie and in the Pilbara, WA, and over 20 years experience in womens' health and the insertion of contraceptive devices; She also has a keen interest in skin cancer management and all areas of family medicine including chronic disease management. For the last seven years, Anna has provided a mentorship and supervisory role for doctors new to General Practice on the General Practice training program and is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
Anna fell in love with Straddie 24 years ago, and has been here ever since. She lives here with her husband and four children all who have a love of surfing and the beach. Anna is heavily involved in the Point Lookout Boardriders club and is a strong supporter of various local community organisations. In her time off Anna loves to surf and travel.
Areas of interest:
- Skin Cancer Management
- Womens' Health and insertion of IUDs
- Shared Obstetric Care
- Menopause
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
Dr. Amy Sheil
Dr Amy Sheil MBBS FRACGP DCH a graduate of Sydney University in 2002
Amy first came to Straddie as a General Practice registrar and has never left.
Amy has three children who are all sports mad and spends her time supporting their pursuits including touch footy, swimming and surf lifesaving. Amy is active within the school community and various sporting organisations that her children participate in.
Amy and her husband love camping and the outdoors lifestyle that living on Straddie offers and recently travelled around Australia for a year home schooling her children.
Amy is often seen walking her dog around Point Lookout.
Areas of interest:
- Management of Chronic Disease
- Family Medicine, including Aged Care
- Mental health
- Children's health
- Mentorship and Supervision of GP Regsitrars
Dr. Patrick Sham
Dr Patrick Sham MB CHB FRACGP App Dip Hsc is a graduate of the University of Auckland, 2011.
Patrick has worked in a number of hospitals in New Zealand and Australia, as a retrieval doctor on a rescue helicopter in New Zealand, and for 2 years as a ski field doctor in Queenstown, NZ In 2018. Patrick was fortunate enough to work at the Marie Rose Centre in Dunwich several years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed the North Stradbroke Island experience. He has worked at Stradbroke Island Medical Centre ever since.
Outside of medicine, Patrick enjoys looking after his little boy, playing touch footy, snow sports, slicing golf balls, playing the guitar and now surfing or SUPP-ing.
Areas of interest:
- Child, Family Health, Mens' Health
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Injuries
- Chronic Disease
Dr. Veronica Kelly
Dr Veronica Kelly MBBS Adv. Dip Obs BSc (Hons), graduated from Bond University in 2014, and has enjoyed working in various rural areas around Queensland. She has completed her Advanced Diploma of Obstetrics, and is now a final year GP Registrar. Dr Veronica was drawn to Straddie to experience "island life" and returns to us after the birth of her daughter. She enjoys beach trips with her husband and two sons, surfing if she can find the time and trying any other adventure sport. A retired athlete, Veronica is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Jack Collins
MBBCh BSc University of Southampton, UK
Jack completed an intercalated BSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Bart's and the London School of Medicine. Since moving to Australia, he has spent 3 years working in Cairns and more recently at the Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane. He has already fallen in love with Straddie on account of several camping/ dive trips in 2023.
Michelle Nothling - Practice Nurse
Michelle began her nursing careeer in 1983 in Brisbane, she has extensive experience working in community nursing and emergency nursing and has recently moved into general practice nursing.
She is a qualified Nurse Immuniser and holds a Scheduled Medicines endorsement.
She has lived and worked on Straddie since 1997 and has a love of beach camping along with her children and now grandchildren. Michelle loves outdoor cooking and spending time with her huge extended family.
Areas of interest:
- Child health
- Management of Chronic Disease
- Family health
Jess Semple - Chronic Disease Nurse
- Jess is an Enrolled Nurse and has joined us to assist us with our Chronic Disease Management Program. She is also a qualified phlebotomist (so she can collect/ take blood specimens from patients). She has lived on Straddie for most of her life and when not working, fishing or surfing, she is looking after her two young girls.
- Management of Chronic Disease
- Family health
Allied Health Professionals
Jannine Savins
Physiotherapy
Tuesdays and Fridays at SIMC Allied Health
Phone 0418 481 274
My name is Jannine Savins. I am a resident of NSI and have been a physiotherapist for over 20 years. I have the knowledge, experience and skills to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries from chronic arthritis to acute sprains and strains. I am registered to treat and process WorkCover claims, Medicare funded care plans, veteran affairs and private health funded clients with HICAPS and EFTPOS facilities on site. I am available for appointments at the SIMC Allied Health Clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays. To book an appointment phone 0418 481 274.
Allsports Physiotherapy
Wednesdays at SIMC Allied Health Phone 32072100
This physiotherapy team from Wellington Point, is led by Kath Mitchell, a Sports Titled Physiotherapist, who has worked in sports, rehabilitation and occupational health fields for more than 25 years. She currently consults for the Queensland Academy of Sports and holds the position of National Physiotherapy Lead for Softball Australia, and accompanied them to the Olympics in 2020. Prior to this, she has spent many years working and travelling with a wide range of sports and continues to work with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls. She also enjoys changing the lives of the general population, by helping people manage their pain and function better in their daily life. You can book in with an Allsports Physiotherapist by phoning 07 3207 2100.
Iain MacRae
Osteopath
Tuesdays and Thursdays at SIMC Allied Health
Phone 0411 065 355
Iain trained in London and has over 17 years experience having set up and run multiple Osteopathic clinics in rural, remote and urban areas of London, Scotland and Australia.
Iain is experienced in treating a diverse range of people from all walks of life to optimise their wellbeing…. from newborns, elite athletes, professional musicians, dancers, physical theatre performers to trades people, office workers, retirees and families with general musculo-skeletal complaints.
Iain practices structural, cranial and biodynamic techniques and splits his working time between Teneriffe and Straddie.
Outside of clinic time, Iain is an adventurous and active person who enjoys travel and outdoor pursuits with his family.
MMI Therapy: Laura Lawlor
Massage Therapist
Mondays and Saturdays or by appointment at SIMC Allied Health. Phone 0459 533907
Providing a structured, consistent, and measurable improvement for the success of your daily body health.
Flame cuppings - Sport massage - Deep tissue massage - Muscle recovery and stretching therapy
Vida Percy
Audiology
Vida comes to visit once a month and can assist with comprehensive hearing assessments for all ages, and offers hearing rehabilitation services, including prescription, fitting and evaluation of hearing aids. To book in phone 07 3398 7555 or enquire at the surgery.