Manage your long-term health with personalised, coordinated care designed to support better outcomes and improve your quality of life.
Book NowAt Next Practice Newstead, we provide comprehensive chronic disease management services for existing and eligible patients, delivered by experienced GPs from our Wickham Street clinic. We welcome patients from Newstead, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane CBD, New Farm, Teneriffe, Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Hamilton, Albion, Herston, Newmarket, South Brisbane, the Gabba, and the broader Brisbane inner-city community, with free on-site parking available.
Every GP on our team is trained in the management of chronic and long-term health conditions, bringing a thorough, coordinated, and deeply patient-centred approach to ongoing care, and Dr Wayne Lee holds a particular interest in chronic pain management and multidisciplinary care models. We understand that living with a chronic condition affects every aspect of daily life, your energy, your confidence, your relationships, and your sense of wellbeing. Our commitment is to work with you, not just treat you, building a long-term relationship that supports you in managing your condition as effectively as possible.
We don't believe in reactive care when it comes to chronic disease. We take a proactive, structured approach, monitoring, adjusting, and advocating for your health at every stage of your journey.
Our GPs provide ongoing management for a wide range of chronic health conditions including:
If you are living with a condition not listed here, please contact our 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 Chronic Condition Management plans for existing patients who meet the Medicare eligibility criteria.
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) 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. This replaced the previous GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement structure from 1 July 2025.
Your GP will document your conditions, treatment goals, and the services and referrals required to support your ongoing management, and coordinate your care across a multidisciplinary team where appropriate. This allows you to access Medicare rebates for up to five allied health visits per calendar year under your plan.
Chronic Condition Management plans are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and effective as your health needs evolve. Please speak with your GP or one of our Patient Advocates to confirm your eligibility.
At Next Practice Newstead, we believe the best outcomes for patients with chronic conditions come from coordinated, multidisciplinary care where all members of your health team are working together seamlessly. 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 physiotherapy available within the same clinic means seamless communication between your GP and allied health team, faster access to treatment without the delays of 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 care plan 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 care will typically begin with a comprehensive initial assessment to understand your condition, health history, and goals in full. From there, a personalised GP Chronic Condition Management Plan will be developed where you are eligible, providing a clear and structured roadmap for your ongoing management.
Regular review appointments allow your GP to monitor your condition, assess your progress, adjust medications where needed, and ensure your plan continues to reflect your evolving health needs. Referrals to relevant specialists and allied health practitioners are coordinated as required. Throughout your care, you will receive practical education and guidance to help you better understand and confidently self-manage your condition day to day.
Seeing the same GP consistently over time is especially important when managing a long-term health condition. Continuity of care means your GP develops a deep and nuanced understanding of your health history and circumstances, supporting stronger clinical decisions and a more trusting therapeutic relationship over time. At Next Practice Newstead, we actively encourage all patients with chronic conditions to establish an ongoing relationship with a regular GP at our clinic.
New and existing patients are always welcome. To book a chronic disease management consultation, discuss your eligibility for a care plan, or speak with one of our Patient Advocates, call us on (07) 3518 7880 or book online today.
