Colin Boyce (Flynn, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

After over 42 years of medical practise in the small rural community of Theodore, Dr Bruce Chater OAM has officially handed over ownership of the medical centre in the small town. Bruce has made general practice his life and has assisted countless patients along the way. Dr Chater has been ably assisted by his wife, Anne, who has been the operations manager at the clinic. Anne has been heavily involved in the local Theodore community and was one of the main organisers of the recent centenary celebrations in Theodore. Dr Chater will be passing the baton on to Dr Elizabeth Clarkson, who was born in Moura. Dr Clarkson said the welcoming community and the family orientated culture that Dr Chater has built within the medical practice were part of what attracted her to Theodore.

My social media page lit up with well-wishes after I posted the news of Dr Chater and Anne's retirement. One message read:

Congratulations Dr Bruce and Anne on your retirement. Best doctor I have ever come across. Delivered my 2 youngest babies and looked after my family better than anyone. Enjoy the next chapter of your life and your grand babies. You deserve the best.

Dr Chater and Anne will be moving to Sunshine Coast, where they'll be close to their children and grandchildren. All the best to Bruce and Anne. Thank you for everything you've done for the wider Theodore community.

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