Doctors on Darling

26/05/2026

Welcome to Food Allergy Week! We have a critical question for you: would you know what to do if someone was experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

Almost 2 million Australians have a food allergy and sometimes allergic reactions can be life threatening. So it's vital that everyone, allergic or not, can:

🚨Recognise the signs. Be ready to react 🚨

This , we’re sharing simple steps to help you:

• Recognise the signs of anaphylaxis
• Act quickly
• Use an adrenaline device

Learn more at our new ✨Adrenaline Hub✨, a free online resource packed with how-to videos, answers to your frequently asked questions, an adrenaline device comparison table, plus real stories of firsthand anaphylaxis experiences 💉🚑🏥

Find out more: https://loom.ly/csyU6bI

19/05/2026

Did you miss your human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Year 7?

Don’t worry, if you’re aged between 12 and 25 you can get a free HPV catch-up vaccine at your GP or local pharmacy. Give them a call today to make an appointment.

HPV can cause serious illnesses, including certain cancers. The vaccine is your best protection against HPV. Find out more www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/parent-info-hpv.aspx

29/04/2026

24/04/2026

Doctors on Darling will be closed from 5:00pm Friday 24th April and will reopen Tuesday 28th April for the Anzac Day longweekend.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 000 and ask for an ambulance or please attend the closest emergency department.

If you require a doctor while we are closed, please call Sydney Medical Service on 8724 6300.

For non-urgent appointments, please book online via our website www.doctorsondarling.com.au

Lest we Forget

23/04/2026

Influenza can be a very serious illness in young children.

This year we are able to offer a non-injectable form of flu vaccination for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

Please book online at www.doctorsondarling.com.au or by calling reception on 8068 2490.

Influenza (flu) is serious, but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness.

The yearly flu vaccine is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal children aged 6 months and over, and children with serious health conditions. It is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

If your child is 2, 3 or 4 years old, they can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW. It is gentle, painless, and needle-free.

Book your family’s flu vaccine today: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine

02/04/2026

Doctors on Darling will be closed from 5pm Thursday 2nd April for the Easter Long Weekend.

We will reopen Tuesday 7th April at 7:30am.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 000 or go to your local hospitals emergency department.

For after-hours appointments, please call Sydney Medical Service on 8724 6300.

For non-urgent matters, please book online via our website www.doctorsondarling.com.au

From all at Doctors on Darling, we wish you a happy and safe Easter weekend.

23/03/2026

Both Government and private Flu Vaccines have arrived at Doctors on Darling

Government-funded flu vaccines available for:
• Patients aged 65 years and over
• Pregnant women
• Children aged 6 months to 4 years (inclusive)
• Medically at-risk individuals

Private flu vaccines
• Ages 5 - 64 years - $25 injection

Protect yourself and your family this flu season by booking early.
Book online via our website or contact reception on 02 80682490

www.doctorsondarling.com.au

23/02/2026

The mobile van is at Balmain from 12/02/26 to 20/03/26/26

16/02/2026

In Year 7, your child can get the diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccine and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of the school vaccination program.

The vaccines are free and given at school by trained NSW Health nurses.

Make sure you give consent for your child’s routine school HPV vaccines – it’s quick and easy to do online: https://engage.health.nsw.gov.au/engage

10/02/2026

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05/02/2026

T is for Tinnitus Awareness Week! 👂💛

This week, we’re raising awareness about tinnitus – a condition that affects around 1 in 3 Australians at some stage in their life. While it impacts hearing, it can also affect mental health if left unaddressed.

If you or someone you care about is dealing with tinnitus, download our app for helpful resources and support: https://www.hearing.com.au/hearing-products/app/