Medicross Newsletter Vol 7 Issue 8

Colleague of the month - Jenelle Gisinger

Congratulations to Jenelle Gisinger from Medicross Upper Coomera on being named Colleague of the Month!

Jenelle, one of our dedicated nurses at Upper Coomera, has been a valued part of the Medicross family for the past year. She consistently goes above and beyond for her patients, taking the time to truly listen and understand their needs. Nothing is ever too much for her when it comes to supporting patients, doctors, and colleagues alike.

Jenelle was also nominated for her incredible commitment to the NDIS rollout and her proactive approach in implementing a number of new ideas. We are grateful for her hard work, positive attitude, and unwavering support.

Congratulations, Jenelle—well deserved

Supporting Jemma in Her Fight Against Cancer

Many of you know Jemma Lunson, our Practice Manager at Medicross Coomera has recently received the heartbreaking news of a cancer diagnosis at just 29 years old. Jemma is a valued member of our Medicross family, and we want to be able to support her through this incredibly challenging time.

Jemma’s sister has set up a GoFundMe page to help ease the financial burden of treatment and allow Jemma to focus on her health and recovery. If you would like to contribute or share words of encouragement, you can visit her fundraising page here: Help Jemma Fight Cancer at 29.

Every donation, no matter the size, and every message of support makes a difference. Together, we can show Jemma just how much she means to all of us.

Protect What Matters - Exclusive Estate Planning Offer for Medicross Team

As many of you know, having a plan in place in the event of your death or incapacity is critically important. We as medical practitioners often find ourselves looking after others and delaying putting our own interests in place.

Take some time to consider whether you have a current and appropriate estate plan in place which achieves your objectives if you die or lose capacity. An appropriate estate planning strategy should deal with your personal assets, but it should also contemplate your superannuation member benefit, life insurance and any interests you may have in related trusts or companies. Seamless succession is vital.

Medicross has worked with our lawyer Christian Dreyer, now with AJ & Co Lawyers, for more than a decade. In discussion with Christian, who understands the environment in which we operate, AJ & Co agreed to offer complimentary initial consultations (either in person or via videoconference) to members within the Medicross network of practitioners and staff and to accommodate you outside of usual business hours if required.

The offer would be headed up by partner Paige Edwards. Paige’s CV is attached but she is one of the leading practitioners in this area of law. Paige and her team can assist you with:

  • Your will and Enduring Power of Attorney (both you and your spouse or partner) at a fixed fee;
  • Setting up self managed superannuation funds;
  • Tax effective estate planning and business succession;
  • Restructuring wills and trusts to accommodate blended families or vulnerable beneficiaries;
  • Planning for the succession of business and related entities to ensure smooth continuity of those entities on your death or incapacity; and
  • Asset protection strategies tailored to high-risk professions.

If you would like to pursue the offer just email Paige at pedwards@ajandco.com.au with “Medicross enquiry” in the subject line for a no obligation complimentary consultation. Alternatively you can Paige on 07 3708 0930”

Thinking about becoming a GP supervisor?

General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) has partnered with women GPs to design resources to support and encourage more women to step into GP supervision roles – helping grow the next generation of GP supervisors.

GPSA are running a special webinar to hear from a diverse panel of women – including aspiring, novice and experienced GP supervisors, college representatives and a practice manager – as they discuss their experiences and answer your questions about becoming part of the supervision community.

This informative webinar is suitable for GP supervisors at any stage of their career, and registrars will also find the topic valuable. While the content has been designed with the needs of women GPs in mind, it’s open to all new fellows, GPs, and GP supervisors — everyone is welcome.

If this interests you or you would like to find out more register for the webinar on the link below. The webinar will be held at 8pm AEST Tuesday, 13th May 2025.

Register Here

If you are unable to attend on the night, please register so we can ensure you receive a copy of the webinar recording as soon as it has been edited.

Medicross is venturing into the NDIS space.

Medicross Care
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The NDIS provides much needed funding to support participants live independent and meaningful lives. Our new business Medicross Australia Pty Ltd is focused on assisting our own patients and greater community in gaining access to the NDIS and to help them navigate their plans and supports, ensuring they are meeting their goals.

Some of the supports we will be providing are:

  • NDIS Applications
  • Support Coordination
  • Domestic Assistance
  • Personal Care
  • Community Access
  • Nursing Supports
The NDIS can be a very complex space, which is why we are proud to be have the wonderful support of Stephanie Conradie, who is our experienced and compassionate Support Coordinator. She provides education and support to our team of doctors, allied health professionals, administrative staff and to our patients to ensure their understanding of the NDIS. With your help and support, we are hoping you can spread the word to your team of doctors and staff, so you can refer your eligible patients to Stephanie.

Below is a link of some eligible conditions. Patients must be under 65 years of age to apply.

https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/home/becoming-participant/applying-ndis/list-conditions- are-likely-meet-disability-requirements

Mental Health Checkup

Some quick riddles to break up your day. Let me know how you go (melanie@medicross.com.au) Answers at the bottom of the newsletter.

  1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
  2. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
  3. What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
  4. I’m light as a feather, yet even the strongest can’t hold me for long. What am I?
  5. What gets wetter the more it dries?
  6. What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
  7. A doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every 30 minutes. How long will the pills last?
  8. You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?
  9. A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt. What happened?

Welcome to the Family

New Staff

Welcome to our new staff who have joined Medicross. We are so glad you chose Medicross to be your work family and are looking forward to getting to know you.

  • Amber Hurley – Nurse at Medicross Care
  • Nazanin Hassan – Receptionist at Medicross Jimboomba
  • Sarsha Reibelt – Nurse at Medicross Jimboomba

Nominate your Colleague

Medicross is privileged to have a team of diligent and committed individuals who contribute significantly to our success. Each day, our doctors, practice managers, nurses, receptionists and head office team demonstrate exceptional dedication and professionalism.

At Medicross, our core values revolve around Loyalty, Teamwork, client focus, performance-driven mindset, as well as mutual trust and respect. While we recognise that many of our employees embody these values on a regular basis, their outstanding efforts often go unnoticed. Therefore, I kindly request you to nominate a deserving colleague who exemplifies one of our core values for their exceptional performance. Please submit your nomination to melanie@medicross.com.au.

Welcome to the Family

At Medicross, one of our core values is Loyalty. We want to recognise and express our gratitude to the staff members who have exemplified this value by reaching notable work anniversaries. To all of our staff, thank you for your commitment and loyalty to Medicross. We appreciate all you contribute to the Medicross family.

  • Dr. Marius Bosch – Medicross Strathpine – 10years
  • Dr. Kambiz Dara – Medicross Strathpine – 10 years
  • Heather Sloan – Medicross Strathpine – 10 years
  • Dr. Zoe Fletcher – Medicross Helensvale – 9 years
  • Kristine Flodin – Medicross Greenbank – 5 years
  • Ayesha Fuentes – Brygon Medical Centre – 3 years
  • Charlotte Bull – Medicross Greenbank – 2 years
  • Sherun Khan – Medicross Rochedale – 2 years
  • Maya Ekuasi – Brygon Medical Centre – 2 Years
  • Hailey Reid – Medicross Coomera – 2 years
  • Muna Jama – Medicross Hendra – 1 year
  • Stephanie Wynbergen – Medicross Strathpine – 1 year

Job Opportunities at Medicross

At Medicross we are committed to the growth and development of our team. Below is a list of job opportunities within the Medicross Group. If you believe you have the skills to excel in any of these roles, please email your resume and cover letter to Renaldo Jewaskiewitz hr@medicross.com.au.

  • Nurse – Medicross Jimboomba
  • Receptionist – Medicross Jimboomba
  • Receptionist – Medicross Upper Coomera
  • Receptionist – Medicross Hendra
  • Receptionist – Medicross Rothwell
  • Disability Support Worker – Coomera

Westpac

Just a reminder about Medicross’ partnership with Westpac. We have personalised account managers available to all Medicross doctors and staff to support you with all your financial needs.

Contact Details:

Aliza McCombie

Ph: 0466 441 648

Email: aliza.mccombie@westpac.com.au

Mental Health Checkup Answers

  1. An echo
  2. Footsteps
  3. A piano (or keyboard)
  4. Your breath
  5. A towel
  6. A stamp
  7. 1 hour (0, 30, 60 minutes)
  8. They’re all married
  9. It’s Monopoly (he landed on a hotel and is out of money)

I would love to know how you went. Send me an email with how many answers you got correct: melanie@medicross.com.au