Kon-Tiki Medical Centre believes that a general practice is the cornerstone of the Australian health system, and recognises that quality primary care is a major determinant of the health of a society. We acknowledge the challenges faced by the community. We will use our skills and resources to enhance the work and lives of patients and our staff. We believe in evidence-based care, which will help make the system stronger, allow for high value care for patients, and emphasise the value and role of general practitioners in the community. We recognise the significant pressures on the health system, including an increase in and growing burden of chronic disease, an ageing population, and growing demand for high-cost, high-tech services and breakthrough medicines. Therefore, our focus is your health. Kon-Tiki Medical Centre covers all the aspects of General Medicine rom the routine to the complex at all stages throughout your life.

Dr Russell Bourne is a Sunshine Coast orthopaedic surgeon, available for consultations from the Sunshine Coast in Buderim Medical Centre

Orthopaedic surgeon

Nicola Nehmelmann is a Certified Orthopaedic Cast Technician with 12 years experience in the fracture clinic at Cairns Hospital and five years casting privately. Nicola is a Fellow member of the Orthopaedic Cast Technologists Association and is actively involved with training programs, conferences and work shops. Advanced Orthopaedic Casting particularly specialises in the application of Waterproof lightweight fibreglass casts, this means the patient can swim and bathe whilst completely submerging their cast under water, the skin is washed clean therefore no perspiration or dead skin cells build up resulting in a reduced cast smell and a more comfortable cast experience. Advanced Orthopaedic Casting realises that some patients are unable to mobilise and travel even small distances without discomfort. Let Nicola the Orthopaedic Cast Technician come to you in the comfort of your own home, aged care facility or hospital to apply/change your cast. Advanced Orthopaedic Casting is a provider for Workcover and DVA. The service is not covered by private health funds or Medicare. Patients requiring a cast will need a referral from their GP.