Northern Medical Centre

12/08/2025

01/08/2025

👁️✨ August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month!

Did you know that healthy vision plays a vital role in your child's learning, development, and overall quality of life? This month, we're joining the campaign led by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams for kids.

At iSight Specialists, they offer bulk billed eye checks for children aged 4 and over – making it easier than ever to keep those little eyes healthy!

Call on 08 7089 8355 to book an appointment
Or visit www.isight.au for more information

Let’s keep our kids seeing clearly and safely! 👓💙

15/07/2025

Medicare Mental Health Centres provide a welcoming place where everyone can access free mental health information, services and supports.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can walk into any centre – no appointment, referral, or Medicare card required.

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (16+)
🕒 24/7
📌 215 Grenfell St, Adelaide

Northern Adelaide (16+)
🕒 8.30am-10.30pm weekdays, 12pm-6.30pm weekends
📌23 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth

Mount Barker (16+)
🕒 9am – 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 9pm Thursday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm weekends
📌 9/2-4 Cameron Road, Mount Barker

Mount Gambier (18+)
🕒 9am – 5pm weekdays
📌 Unit 7, 165 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier

Port Pirie (18+)
🕒 9am – 5pm weekdays
📌 129 Ellen St, Port Pirie

To learn more, visit: www.health.gov.au/our-work/medicare-mental-health-centres

11/06/2025

Blood pressure numbers can be confusing. This guide can help.

22/05/2025

If you notice a mate isn’t quite themselves, a simple check-in can mean the world.

No pressure. No big fix. Just show up.

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up.

If the ongoing impact of drought is impacting you or someone you care about, there’s a range of mental health and wellbeing support available.

Men’s Line – 24/7
📞 1300 789 978
💻 https://mensline.org.au/

Regional access – 24/7
📞1300 032 186

Lifeline – 24/7
📞 13 11 14
💻 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

13 Yarn – 24/7
📞 13 92 76
💻 https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Medicare Mental Health
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
(excluding public holidays)
📞 1800 595 212
💻 https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/

In a mental health emergency, call Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65.

For more information, visit https://brnw.ch/21wSO7A

02/05/2025

Had your blood pressure checked recently? Now’s a great time to get onto it, with Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check.

High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke, so doing a quick check is a simple way to keep tabs on your risk level.

The lower your blood pressure, the lower your risk. And having this information helps when it comes to making informed decisions about maintaining your health.

By visiting your doctor or a participating pharmacy, you could save your life.

Read more and take the stroke risk quiz: https://brnw.ch/21wSlXp

15/04/2025

Northern Medical Centre will be closed for the Easter break.
Our office will be closed from the end of day on 17th April and will re-open on 22nd April.

For any urgent enquiries during this time, please email us at admin@northernmedicalcentre.com.au, and we will address them as soon as we return.

Wishing all a wonderful long weekend!

21/03/2025

is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.

No matter someone's race, background or faith, everyone belongs, and we all deserved to feel safe, welcomed and supported.

18/03/2025

Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 9 females and those assigned female at birth in Australia.

Endometriosis is a painful chronic condition that can be hard to diagnose.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It most commonly occurs in the pelvis and can affect reproductive organs.

While it can be painful and debilitating, there are effective treatments that may relieve symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms, speak to your doctor.

For more information, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/endometriosis

17/03/2025

SHINE SA offer's free telehealth cervical screening designed to support those who face barriers to accessing cervical screening including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those who are under-screened.
Telehealth cervical screening involves self-collection in the privacy of your own home – doing the test yourself! Self-collection is just as accurate as a clinician collected swab.
This service is free, funded by Preventive Health SA. Eligibility criteria apply.
For more information visit: https://shinesa.org.au/telehealth-cervical-screening/

03/03/2025

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month!

This month, you can make a difference for the 1 in 7 by age 49 AFAB affected by endometriosis. Here’s how you can get involved:

💛 Share your story – Your voice matters!
💛 Wear yellow – To show support
💛 Visit a yellow-lit landmark – A symbol of solidarity
💛 Donate – Every contribution helps fund vital research & support
💛 Shop our partnerships – Stay tuned!
💛 Take the pledge – Raise awareness about endometriosis: https://endometriosisaustralia.org/takethepledge/

Together, this month we can shine a light on endometriosis.

24/02/2025

Did you know that cervical screening has a do-it-yourself option?

The cervical screening test detects human papillomavirus (HPV) before it has the chance to develop into abnormal or cancerous cells. Staying up to date with your screenings is one of the best ways to prevent cancer of the cervix.

If you have a cervix, are aged 25 years or older and have had any type of sexual contact, you should have a cervical screening test every five years.

You can either collect your own cells from your va**na, in private, using a long-handled cotton swab or have a healthcare provider collect the sample for you.

Ask your healthcare provider whether self-collection for cervical screening is right for you.

To find out more, visit: www.preventivehealth.sa.gov.au/cervicalscreening