Farewell and thank you Dr Laurence Khoo

After an incredible 45 years of dedicated service to the Bribie Island community, Dr Laurence Khoo will be retiring at the end of December 2025.

Dr Khoo has been an integral part of healthcare on the island for nearly half a century, caring for generations of families, mentoring young doctors, and contributing immensely to the wellbeing of our local community. His compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting mark on countless patients and colleagues alike.

We sincerely thank Dr Khoo for his outstanding contribution to general practice and to the people of Bribie Island. His presence will be greatly missed by all of us here at Welsby Parade Medical Centre and by the many patients who have come to know him over the years.

As we farewell Dr Khoo, we are pleased to welcome Dr Anita Patel, who will be joining our team in January 2026. Dr Patel is an experienced and caring general practitioner who will continue to provide quality healthcare and ongoing support for Dr Khoo’s patients. We look forward to introducing her to the community and are confident she will be a wonderful addition to our practice.

Please join us in wishing Dr Khoo all the very best for a happy, healthy, and well-earned retirement.

Medicare Bulk Billing Practice

🌿 Great News for Our Patients!

Bulk Billing Available from November 1st

We’re making healthcare more accessible for everyone.

From November 1st, all eligible Medicare card holders will be bulk billed at Welsby Parade Medical Centre — meaning no out-of-pocket cost for your standard GP consultations.

Our dedicated team of doctors and nurses will continue providing the high-quality, compassionate care you know and trust — now with even greater affordability.

📅 Starting November 1st
📍 Welsby Parade Medical Centre
💚 Your health, our priority — now fully bulk billed.

King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Kings Bday

Welsby Parade Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 6th October for the King’s Birthday public holiday. Online booking is available here to book an appointment for when we reopen on Tuesday.

Please call the Hello Home Doctor Service on 134100 over this period if you are unwell and require a doctor’s visit.

Please call 000 in the event of an emergency.

Labour Day Public Holiday

Labour Day

Welsby Parade Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 5th May for the Labour Day public holiday. Online booking is available here to book an appointment for when we reopen on Tuesday.

Please call the Hello Home Doctor Service on 134 100 over this period if you are unwell and require a doctor’s visit.

Please call 000 in the event of an emergency.

Anzac Day

Anzac Day Banner with silhouette of soldier paying tribute and poppy flower, Vector
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget
ANZAC – Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

We will be closed on Friday 25th April for ANZAC day. Online booking is available HERE to book an appointment for when we reopen on Monday.

Please call the Hello Home Doctor Service on 134100 over this period if you are unwell and require a doctor’s visit.

Please call 000 in the event of an emergency.