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Consultations are now by telephone or video  whenever possible. We can now Bulk Bill Patients  eligible for the Medicare Rebates for telephone and video consultations (TELEHEALTH). Book a TELEHEALTH consultation here We have to take this step to minimise the risk of infection to our staff and also to encourage people to remain at home…

RAPID ACCESS INFLUENZA SESSIONS FOR OVER 65 year old INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS COMMENCE ON TUESDAY 31 March 2020 We received our first batch of Government funded Influenza immunisations for patients over 65 years old, and will run a rapid access immunisation session on Tuesday 31 March 2020Please note the influenza immunisation for over 65s is different…

We received our first batch of private Influenza immunisations. Government stock for those over 65 yrs old or <65yo with Chronic Conditions is still coming and we will post once we have details of arrival. We wish to help all our patients access influenza vaccination in a timely, efficient and safe manner We will run…

We are expecting to start receiving private flu vaccinations next week. We will post again once have firm dates

As of 15 March 2020,  Queensland Health have set rules  that “testing for COVID-19 novel coronavirus is only available for people who are feeling unwell AND  have travelled to overseas in the past 14 days OR have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 novel coronavirus.” If you haven’t been overseas or been in contact with a confirmed…

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) is a common condition affecting up to 20% of Australians adults weekly. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are common and highly effective medications used to treat reflux. PPIs are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in Australia.  The government has recently implemented changes to the PBS to restrict the prescription of…

We now have a Facebook page. We hope to use this to keep our patients informed of topical issues. From time to time we post things we feel might interest our patients like the arrival of influenza immunization, health related news, changes to staff and doctors Recent posts include : information about our new female…