The town of St George is located 550 km from Brisbane via Goondiwindi, or 509 km via Dalby. St George has been called the ‘Inland Fishing Capital’ of Queensland.  St George is situated on the banks of the Balonne River.  With a population of 3,800 residents, St George has approximately 600 to 800 members of their community that are Aboriginal. 

The areas surrounding the town provide a wonderful natural habitat for native birds and animals.  Jacaranda and Bauhinia trees bring wonderful colour to St George in spring.
The Balonne River, Beardmore Dam  and Jack Taylor Weir present an inland aquatic playground for locals and visitors alike.  There are a number of fishing spots which yield catches of Murray Cod and Yellowbelly.

There are quite a number of tourist locations including Jack Taylor Weir, Beardmore Dam, Gully Hotel (45 kilometres south) and Riversands Winery.

St George’s population tends to expand in the shearing, cotton and fruit seasons, with a lot of seasonal work available for shearers, cotton chippers and grape pickers.  


CLINIC HOURS

8:30am to 4:45pm Monday to Thursday
8:00am to 2:00pm Friday

Goondir now has full time Doctor (GP) services during the above hours.

LOCATION

127 Victoria Street
P O Box 246
ST GEORGE QLD  4487

Ph:   (07) 4625 5040
Fax: (07) 4625 5070
Email: stgeorn@goondir.org.au

AFTER HOURS CARE

IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT A DOCTOR WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED, PLEASE CONTACT THE AFTER HOURS MOBILE ON 0429 634 563.

HOME VISITS

Home visits are available for clients of the service who are unable to attend the surgery.  Screenings include; blood pressure, blood sugar level, pulse rate, urine analysis, dressings and general health information.  Visits can also be arranged for patients in nursing homes and hospitals.

COMMUNITIES CURRENTLY SERVICED

ST GEORGE, DIRRANBANDI AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

TELEPHONING YOUR DOCTOR

You can contact the Doctor in this practice by phoning during normal surgery hours.  Longer consultations are available upon request.  A message will be taken when the doctor concerned is with another client.  In the event of an emergency, calls will be put straight through to the Doctor.

FEES AND BILLING ARRANGEMENTS

Bulk billing is available for all clients through Medicare, as well as Veterans’ Affairs cardholder’s.  Goondir Doctors or Staff will advise you of any other costs that might arise from your consultation or treatment (eg specialist appointments, etc).  All clients are urged to produce their Medicare card every time they visit the Health Service and to inform the reception staff of any change in personal details (eg address, phone numbers, new baby, etc). 

PATIENT FEEDBACK/COMMENTS

Our aim is to provide clients with the best possible Health Services.  To achieve this we ask clients to deposit any suggestions they may have in the suggestion box provided in reception.

CLIENT COMPLAINTS

Clients who wish to lodge a complaint may do so by speaking to the Care Centre Manager by phoning 4625 5040 or may do so in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 559 Dalby Qld 4405.  Alternatively you can contact the Health Rights Commission directly on: 1800 077 308.

GOONDIR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS CORPORATION FOR HEALTH SERVICES

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