sick child with flu and parent providing support

Needle-free Flu Vaccination: Protect Little Noses from the Flu

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Needle-Free Flu Vaccination for Children Flu spreads quickly in childcare settings. Vaccinations like the Flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to help protect children, families, and educators during flu season. What is the intranasal flu vaccine? The intranasal flu vaccine is a needle-free option given as a gentle spray into the nose. It helps […]

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Occupational therapist assessing a child through ADOS assessment for autism.

New in February: Our Clinic Now Offers ADOS-2 Autism Assessments by our Occupational Therapist

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We are excited to share that starting February 2026, our clinic will be offering ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition) assessments and comprehensive written reports. These assessments will be completed by our occupational therapist (OT), who brings clinical experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, and intellectual disability. As

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National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) 2025: Eligibility & GP Referral Guide

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National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP): What You Need to Know The Australian Government is set to introduce a new screening program aimed at identifying lung cancer in defined high-risk populations: the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). This is the first new screening program introduced since the vastly revamped National Cervical Cancer Screening Program

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Iron Deficiency Diet

Iron Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | Your GP Guide

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Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional issues seen in General Practice, yet many people don’t realise they have it. Low iron can cause fatigue, brain fog, low mood, and difficulty concentrating – symptoms that are often blamed on stress or a busy lifestyle. The good news? Iron deficiency is easy to diagnose

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Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.  
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