News & Updates
News & Updates is where we share health insights, practice updates, and advice from our team. Whether it’s seasonal health tips, service announcements, or guidance on managing your wellbeing, you’ll find it here. Written by the people who care for our community every day.
Sun Safety for the Season Ahead: Protecting Your Skin This Summer
There’s nothing quite like summer on the Great Lakes coast. Long days at the beach, boats out on the water, kids in the surf, and the kind of weather that draws all of us outdoors. It’s one of the best things about living here. But it comes with a catch,
Welcome to Tuncurry Village Medical Centre — Our Newest Practice
We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our community. FTMC has opened the doors to our newest practice, Tuncurry Village Medical Centre, bringing trusted local healthcare even closer to home for the people of Tuncurry and surrounds. Located on Manning Street in the heart of Tuncurry, this is our
Why Winter Is the Right Time for a Skin Check
When most people think about skin cancer, they think about summer. The beach, the boat, the backyard cricket, the long hot days that define life on the Great Lakes coast. So it might seem odd to suggest that winter, of all seasons, is one of the best times to have
Arexvy Is Now Free for Eligible Australians — What Is RSV and Should You Get Vaccinated?
You may have seen news recently about a vaccine called Arexvy being added to the National Immunisation Program. It’s a significant development for older Australians — and if you’re aged 75 or over, or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 60 or over, it’s directly relevant to you.
It’s Flu Season – Here’s What You Need to Know for 2026
Every year, the flu season arrives with the same quiet certainty as the cold mornings and shorter days that come with it. And every year, the most reliable thing you can do to protect yourself and the people around you is simple: get vaccinated. The 2026 flu vaccines are now