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Caring and family-focused general practice a boon for new locals. Moving from one area to another is a huge life decision. The need to re-organise so many things you would normally take for granted. One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is what doctor you will register with in your new area.

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women, affecting more than 15,000 Australians each year. Researchers are discovering how and why breast cancers start. This extensive research is helping to advance better treatments for breast cancer. Breast cancer research Current Breast cancer research is focussing on:

The line between Botox and fillers can sometimes seem blurred. The differences between the two are not obvious. We have broken down how they differ, and the important questions to ask before considering treatment. Here’s the Botox vs fillers lowdown… BOTOX: What is Botox and how does it work?  Botulinum toxin is a natural, purified

Did you know that August is all about the Tradie? These heroes push their bodies to extremes. They do this in order to squeeze into small spaces, bend around corners and stretch to impossible heights. All this in an attempt to deliver the product or service that we have hired them for. Plumbers, Electricians, Cabinetmakers.

This year’s Diabetes Awareness Week is happening between the 9th and 16th July and we wanted to encourage you to come along and see a Doctor if you are concerned about Diabetes. Below you will find some of the facts: Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition in which the immune system

It is extremely common for young children to get an occasional cough, or a cold, even an annual ear infection. We have put together this text on the most common childhood ailments and some tips on how to treat them. If you are in doubt however you should visit your doctor. Coughs A cough is

As Flu season approaches, some things everyone should know! The flu is a highly contagious viral infection. It may cause severe illness and life-threatening complications for some. These complications can include pneumonia. It is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. It is estimated that flu contributes to over 3,000 deaths in Australia

Awareness of coeliac disease and the gluten-free diet is growing. There is however still a low level of awareness of the symptoms and the differing effect before diagnosis. We believe people may also be potentially linking their symptoms to other conditions. They may even be treating them with less importance than they deserve. Creating a

No More Kids, thanks! You have reached the point in your life where you both agree ‘no more children!’ So now you are wondering about the choices available to you… For women there are a multitude of non-permanent methods available. With each option is the possibility of pregnancy and of course side effects. The majority