Manage your long-term health with personalised, coordinated care designed to support better outcomes and improve your quality of life.
Next Practice Newstead provides comprehensive chronic disease management services for existing and eligible patients, delivered by experienced GPs at our clinic on Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, conveniently located for residents of Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, and the broader Brisbane inner-north.
All of our GPs are trained in the management of chronic and long-term health conditions, bringing a thorough, coordinated, and patient-centred approach to ongoing care. We understand that living with a chronic condition affects every aspect of daily life, and we are committed to working with you, not just treating you, to help you manage your condition as effectively as possible and maintain the best possible quality of life.
Our GPs provide ongoing management for a wide range of chronic health conditions, including but not limited to:
High blood pressure (hypertension), type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, high cholesterol (hyperlipidaemia), asthma and other respiratory conditions, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and bone health conditions, chronic and long-term back pain, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, chronic kidney disease, and mental health conditions requiring ongoing management.
If you are living with a condition not listed above, please contact the clinic, our GPs manage a broad range of long-term health conditions and our team will be happy to discuss how we can support your care.
Next Practice Newstead offers bulk billed Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans for existing patients who meet the Medicare eligibility criteria. A CDM plan, also known as a GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA), is a structured, Medicare-funded care plan that outlines your health goals, the actions required to achieve them, and the healthcare providers involved in your care.
A GP Management Plan allows your GP to document your conditions, your treatment goals, and the services and referrals required to support your management. A Team Care Arrangement coordinates your care across a multidisciplinary team, allowing you to access Medicare rebates for up to five allied health visits per calendar year under your plan.
CDM plans are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and effective as your health needs evolve. Please speak with your GP or our Patient Advocates to confirm your eligibility.
At Next Practice Newstead, we believe that the best outcomes for patients with chronic conditions are achieved through coordinated, multidisciplinary care. That is why our clinic includes an in-house Physiotherapist who can be incorporated directly into your chronic disease management plan.
For patients managing conditions such as chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, respiratory conditions, or post-surgical recovery, having access to physiotherapy within the same clinic means seamless communication between your GP and allied health team, faster access to treatment without the need for external referrals, and a truly integrated approach to your ongoing care.
Depending on your circumstances, physiotherapy sessions may be partially or fully covered under your Team Care Arrangement and Medicare allied health rebates.
Managing a chronic condition is an ongoing process, and our GPs are committed to providing consistent, proactive support at every stage. Your chronic disease management at Next Practice Newstead will typically involve an initial comprehensive assessment to understand your condition, health history, and goals; development of a personalised GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement where eligible; regular review appointments to monitor your condition, adjust medications, and assess progress; referrals to relevant specialists or allied health practitioners as needed; coordination with other members of your healthcare team including specialists, physiotherapists, and other providers; and education and guidance to help you better understand and self-manage your condition day to day.
Seeing the same GP consistently over time is particularly important when managing a long-term health condition. Continuity of care means your GP develops a deep understanding of your health history, your circumstances, and what works best for you, leading to better clinical decisions, stronger therapeutic relationships, and improved health outcomes over time.
At Next Practice Newstead, we encourage all patients with chronic conditions to establish an ongoing relationship with a regular GP at our clinic.
To book a chronic disease management consultation, discuss your eligibility for a bulk billed CDM plan, or speak with one of our Patient Advocates about the services available to you, contact Next Practice Newstead today.
New and existing patients are welcome. Conveniently located near Newstead, Teneriffe, New Farm, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Herston, Albion, and Brisbane CBD.
