Effective 5 September 2023: Please check the fee structure as there are some changes in fees with some doctors.

Bulk billing is still available.

Please check with Reception, if you have any questions.

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week will be held from 4 to 8 September 2023. This year’s program will feature new resources and information on hormones, PCOS, menopause, cervical screening self-collection, heart health, persistent pelvic pain and nutrition.

Women’s Health Week strives to encourage women to check in on their health and make positive changes that can last a lifetime. This week is dedicated to good health and wellbeing for women, girls, and gender diverse people.

Women’s Health Week is a nation-wide campaign of events and online activities dedicated to improving women’s health and centred on helping individuals to make healthier life choices.

Get involved this September by:

• Hosting a fundraiser
• Getting your workplace involved
• Spreading the word to friends and family
• Looking after your own health

For more information, visit:
https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

PKD Awareness Day takes place each year on September 4th and is our day to raise awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease. Though PKD affects more than 25 thousand Australians and millions worldwide, many people have never heard of this disease. Together, we can change that! The more people that know about PKD, the closer we can get to additional treatments and a cure!

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a lifelong, genetic disease, that worsens over time as fluid-filled cysts form and enlarge both kidneys, often leading to kidney failure. 

Get involved with PDK Awareness Day this year by:

• Making a donation
• Learning more about polycystic kidney disease
• Spreading awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://pkdaustralia.org/pkd-awareness-day/

It’s a chance for Australians to come together and give; their ability to create change in the lives of people impacted by cancer, by funding cancer research.

1 in 2 Australians will be affected by cancer in their lives. By supporting the Daffodil Day Appeal, you’re helping fund vital research for a cancer free future.

Cancer Council is the only charity that works across every area of every cancer, from research to prevention and support. Every minute, every hour, every day, we’re here for all people, affected by all cancers.

Get involved with Daffodil Day this year by:

• Organising a fundraiser in your community or workplace
• Making a donation to the Cancer Council
• Spreading awareness on social media and with friends and family

For more information, visit: https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologists .

The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2023 is: COMMUNICATING FOR LIFE.

Get involved this August by:

• Raising awareness of communication disabilities on social media
• Educating yourself on ways to successfully communicate
• Sharing successful communication tips with friends and family

For more information, visit:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/

Red Nose aims to reduce the number of unexpected deaths of children. Their mission is to continue research into causes and prevention of infant and child death, deliver safe sleep and safe pregnancy education to Australian parents and carers, and ensure free bereavement support is accessible following the death of a baby or child.

Because more than 3,000 babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in Australia. We are losing them to stillbirth, SIDS among other things.

Ways to get involved include:

• Learning more about Red Nose
• Fundraising online or offline
• Volunteering with the organisation
• Making a donation
• Raising awareness on social media

For more information, visit:
https://rednoseday.org.au/

Red Nose Grief & Loss 24/7 Support Line: 1300 308 307

National Stroke Week 2023 encourages the community to fight stroke together so that you or your loved one’s can continue to enjoy life during and after recovery.

Fighting stroke together aims to bring people together to share knowledge, support and resources to help prevent strokes from occurring and to aid in the recovery process for those who have experienced a stroke.

How do you know if someone is having a stroke? Think… F.A.S.T.

The Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:

• Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
• Arms Can they lift both arms?
• Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
• Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.

For more information, visit: https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/prevention-programs/national-stroke-week