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Health Updates
Post Natal Depression.
Signs of Post Natal Depression — When to See Your GP
It’s normal to feel tired or emotional after having a baby, but if you’re feeling persistently sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or unable to enjoy things you usually would, it could be a sign of post natal depression. Other signs include changes in appetite, trouble sleeping (even when baby sleeps), withdrawing from family and friends, or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.
If these feelings last more than two weeks or start affecting your daily life, it’s important to speak to your GP. Getting help early means you can start feeling better sooner — for yourself and your family. Your GP can support you with treatment options and connect you to helpful resources.
Flu Season
It is not too late to have your Flu Immunisation
Even in July, it’s still important to get your flu shot. The flu season in Australia can last well into spring, and immunity from the vaccine takes about two weeks to build. Getting vaccinated now helps protect you, your family, and the community from serious illness as the virus continues to circulate. It’s not too late!
Health assessments
Health assessments help to detect early signs of illness, manage existing conditions and keep you on track with preventative care. They include:
Over 45 diabetes checks
45-49yo health checks
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health check
Over 30 Healthy heart check
Over 75 health assessment
Health assessments are designed to keep you happy, healthy and at home and should be done with your usual doctor.
My health record
My Health Record is an electronic record that stores shared health summaries. A shared health summary is a clinical record written by your primary healthcare provider such as your GP. It is a summary of your health status at a single point in time. It can include information like known allergies and adverse reactions, medications you are taking and your immunisations. Your shared health summary is available to hospital practitioners if you present or are admitted to hospital giving them access to your medical history as displayed in your health record.
You are able to view your shared health summary via MyGov
My Medicare
My Medicare is a free voluntary program linking you to your Doctor at your regular practice. When you register with My Medicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team. This improves the flow of information between your hospital stay and your regular practice it also assists with additional funding from the government to help us provide the care you need.
General Practice Chronic Condition Management Plan GPCCMP
If you have a chronic condition, you are eligible for a GPCCMP. This helps you and your GP work together to better manage long-term health issues. It ensures regular reviews, personalised care, and access to Medicare-funded support services like allied health professionals.