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Alstonville Clinic
Your Medical Home
Comprehensive general practice care in Alstonville, NSW.
Healthcare Services
Comprehensive Care for All
Health and Wellness
Preventive care, health assessments, and lifestyle advice
Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive care for diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and other chronic conditions
Urgent Care
Same-day appointments for acute illnesses and injuries
Elderly Health
Geriatric assessments, medication reviews, and aged care planning
Mother and Baby
Antenatal and postnatal care, baby health checks, and breastfeeding support
Home Visits
Medical care in the comfort of your home for patients unable to visit the clinic
Children's Health
Childhood immunizations, developmental assessments, and pediatric care
Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin checks, biopsies, and minor surgical procedures
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries, pre-participation assessments, and exercise advice
Workplace Health
Pre-employment medicals, workplace injury management, and health screenings
Travel Medicine
Travel vaccinations, health advice, and malaria prevention
Women's Health
Cervical screening, contraception, menopause management, and reproductive health
Men's Health
Prostate checks, men's mental health, and preventive screenings
Mental Health
Depression and anxiety management, mental health care plans, and counseling
Dietetics
Nutritional counseling and dietary management for various health conditions
Express Clinic
Quick service for repeat prescriptions and simple requests
Our Team
Our Clinical Team
Dr Tony Lembke
GP, Partner
Tony has been a partner GP at the Alstonville Clinic since 1993. RACGP GP of the Year 2012. Father of four and long-time rugby coach for Lismore City.
Dr Vicki Liu
GP, Partner
Vicki joined the clinic in 2011. She has a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is certified in Implanon and Mirena insertion. Mother of three with interests in hockey, hiking, and music.
Dr Joshua Kingston
GP, Partner
Joshua joined the clinic in 2014 as a GP Registrar and passed his Fellowship examination. An active cyclist and father to young son Silas.
Dr Luke Hogan
GP
Luke has been a doctor at the Alstonville Clinic since 2015. He enjoys teaching junior doctors and is an avid runner and vegetable gardener. Married with five children.
Dr Alison Skimmings
General Practitioner
Alison has cared for the community of Alstonville for more than 20 years. Life member of Ballina Hockey Club and mother of three daughters.
Dr Caitlin Witt
General Practitioner
Caitlin joined as a registrar in February 2018. She has a unique background with a degree in Advertising, Film & Television before studying Medicine at Griffith University.
Dr Anika Strahan
General Practitioner
Anika joined in 2018 after training in Brisbane and Sydney. Married with four young children, she enjoys coastal exploration, sports, and farm activities.
Dr Tom Lucena
General Practitioner
Tom is an Alstonville High School alumnus who returned after a decade away. He loves surfing, coffee, and the Sherlock Holmes series. He can't think of a better job than chatting to people all day.
Dr Justin Pannu
General Practitioner
Justin completed his Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University after initial training in Canada. He spent 6 years on the Gold Coast before joining our team. Enjoys golf and exploring Northern NSW.
Dr Lydia Fleming
GP
Lydia joined the clinic in January 2025 and is currently on maternity leave. Congratulations Lydia!
Dr Martyn Kinvig
GP Registrar
Martyn is a GP Registrar bringing fresh perspectives and dedication to patient care at Alstonville Clinic.
Janeen Morris
Practice Manager
Janeen has been with the clinic since 2007, leading our nursing team with dedication and expertise. Enjoys bush walking with family.
Wren Casement
Practice Nurse
Wren brings her nursing experience to us from the UK via Lightning Ridge, offering a unique perspective and valuable skills to our team.
Joni Mackenzie
RN, Diabetes Educator
Joni brings extensive experience in community nursing and diabetes clinic management, along with a fantastic laugh that brightens our clinic.
Natasha Tutticci
Practice Nurse
Natasha is a valued member of our nursing team, providing compassionate care to our patients.
Danina Jensen
Practice Nurse
Danina is a valued member of our nursing team.
Michelle Patch
Practice Nurse
Michelle is a valued member of our nursing team.
Harlie Byrnes
Practice Nurse
Harlie is a valued member of our nursing team.
Mylee Kelly
Practice Nurse
Mylee is a valued member of our nursing team.
Stephanie Gelfius
Practice Nurse
Stephanie is a valued member of our nursing team.
Zoe Gale
Practice Nurse
Zoe is a valued member of our nursing team.
Carolyn Davis
Accredited Dietitian
Carolyn specializes in weight loss, food allergies and intolerances (including coeliac disease), and diets for people with special needs such as kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Nick Robson
Audiologist
Nick joined our Annexe building in October 2024 with Northern Rivers Audiology. With 14+ years of clinical experience and a Master of Audiology from University of Queensland, he provides comprehensive hearing care.
Laura Kelly
Clinical Psychologist
Laura is a clinical psychologist with Lismore Medicare Mental Health Services. She is part of our clinic team on Tuesdays
Appointments
Making an Appointment
Routine, Same day. Telehealth and After Hours Urgent appointments
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Schedule your appointment 24/7 through our secure online booking system. Quick, easy, and convenient.
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Prefer to speak with our friendly reception team? We're here to help during business hours.
02 6628 0505Repeat Prescriptions and the Express Clinic
If you need a repeat prescription for a regular medication that we have previously prescribed, please ring the clinic on 02 6628 0505 between 8.30am and 9.00am. Please note that this repeat prescription service is not available for pain medication and sleeping tablets, and you must have been seen for a face to face consultation in the clinic in the last 12 months. If you are not eligible, or require a pain medication or sleeping tablet, you will need a routine face to face appointment.
Urgent Care and After Hours Care
One of our doctors is always 'on-call' and available to patients of the clinic 24 hours a day for urgent medical attention or advice.
If you call the clinic outside of normal hours, a recorded message will contain the after hours number of the on-call doctor. Sometimes it can be helpful just to get advice from someone you know. If you or your family member need to be seen, the doctor may open up the clinic and consult with you there, or visit you at home.
In medical emergencies the ambulance should be called on 000 immediately.
The Lismore Urgent Care Clinic is also available every day until 7.30pm. Ring 6620 0188 to check availability.
If for some reason the on-call doctor cannot be reached and urgent care is required, the nearest accident and emergency centre is at Lismore Base Hospital or Ballina District Hospital.
The charge for after hours visit is available below.
MyMedicare Registration
MyMedicare is a new federal government program that enable patients to register with a particular general practice of their choice.
MyMedicare patients will have access to:
- greater continuity of care with your registered practice, improving health outcomes
- longer Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) funded telehealth consultations with your GP
- triple bulk billing incentive for longer MBS telehealth consultations for children under 16, pensioners, and concession card holders
- more regular visits from your GP and better care planning for people living in a residential aged care home
Start the registration process in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app.
Our Fees
Standard
$50 Gap ($40 concession)
The full amount for your consultation is payable on the day of service. The standard out of pocket gap for a consultations at the Alstonville Clinic is $50. The charge for a service therefore will be the rebate provided by Medicare plus an additional $50. Currently, the charge for a standard consultation is $93.90, of which $43.90 is available as a rebate from Medicare.
The gap for an extended consultation is $65 – the fee is $149.90, of which the rebate is $84.90.
A discounted out of pocket gap of $40 is available for Health Care Card holders and people on a Commonwealth pension. The discounted charge for a standard consultation is $83.90, and for an extended consultation is $124.90.
Additional services, such as biopsies, ECGs or spirometry, will be charged as 'Medicare rebate only', so there is no additional gap payment.
Some services, such as surgical procedures or infusions, application of a plaster cast, and insertion of a Mirena IUCD, may attract an additional, non-rebatable fee. Please check with reception when booking your appointment.
Home Visits (In Hours) have an $80 out of pocket gap.
Children 5 years and under
No gap
Children aged 5 and under have no gap payment for all appointments in normal surgery hours.
The full amount of the consultation will be directly billed from Medicare and no payment will be required on the day.
After hours consultations for children have the usual after hours gap fee.
After Hours
$100 gap (for existing patients only)
For existing patients of the clinic, a 'doctor-on-call' is available for urgent advice and consultation after normal surgery hours.
After hours consultations are charged at the Medicare rebate plus an additional maximum $100 gap, so patients will be at most $100 out of pocket.
An invoice for the total amount will be sent during normal business hours after the consultation. There is no need to pay on the day, and the rebate portion of the fee can be claimed back from Medicare before paying your account.
Latest Updates
News & Health Tips
Stay informed with the latest health news and updates from our clinic
Farewell and Congratulations
Saying goodbye to valued staff members Narelle and Anne as they retire, and congratulating Dr Lydia on maternity leave
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Audiologist Now Available at Our Annexe
Nick Robson, qualified Audiologist, now offering hearing services locally from our Daley St Annexe
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Our Philosophy
Your Medical Home
Our commitment to excellence in healthcare through five core values
1
Accessible Care
All our patients with acute care needs can be seen by one of our doctors each day. Routine appointments can also be scheduled with any of our doctors at any time in the future.
2
Person Centred Care
We focus on patient health needs and adopt a shared decision making approach. We maintain a Patient Advisory Group to guide improvements.
3
Comprehensive Care
Our team includes general practitioners, registered nurses, chronic condition managers, and allied health professionals, with many doctors serving the community for over 20 years.
4
Coordinated Care
We aim to ensure patients can access the care team they need to best manage their health through partnerships with local specialists and a care coordinator for complex cases.
5
Quality and Safety
We pursue continuous quality improvement and operate a Patient Safety program, with all doctors participating in professional development as RACGP fellows or members.