Bungendore Medical Centre

08/01/2026

The most you’ll pay for prescription medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has been reduced for all Medicare card holders.

This means more affordable medicines, so you don’t have to put off filling your scripts.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

07/01/2026

Food Recall Alert – Nestle Australia Ltd - Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) 400g

Nestlé Australia Ltd are conducting a recall of the above specialised infant formula. The product has been available for sale in pharmacies, hospitals and online nationally. This recall only applies to those products with the above listed date and batch number details.

Use by date 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2
Use by date 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1
Use by date 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3
Use by date 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1
Use by date 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1

This recall is due to the potential presence of toxin (cereulide) contamination, a substance produced by the Bacillus cereus microorganism.

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

19/12/2025

Christmas can be a beautiful time of year, but it can also be a quietly difficult one.

For some people, the festive season brings feelings of loneliness, grief, stress, or a sense of being a little out of step with the world around them. That can happen for many reasons: loss, family distance, relationship changes, health challenges, financial pressure, or simply because this time of year doesn’t feel joyful for everyone. And that’s okay.

Support doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Sometimes, a chat over the fence with a neighbour, or a phone call to a friend is enough to help you feel grounded again.
Sometimes you might reach out to a helpline — because you’re unsure what you’re feeling, want some privacy, or would prefer clear, practical steps rather than just a chat.
And sometimes, you might want to talk with your GP — to check in, make sense of what’s going on, or work out a plan that feels right for you.

There’s no “right” level of support — only what feels helpful to you at the time.

If you’re finding this season difficult, you don’t have to carry it alone. Reaching out — in whatever way feels comfortable — is a valid and positive step.

If you need immediate or confidential support, you can find assistance by calling:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
• In an emergency, call 000

You can find additional services on this useful page : https://www.coordinare.org.au/news-and-events/all-news-articles/make-the-right-choice-for-your-health-and-wellbeing-this-holiday-season

18/12/2025

☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️

Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.

Read th DEA heat and health fact sheet to learn more:

Healthy Planet, Healthy People

18/12/2025

Christmas means many things to many people—from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are 8 ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas.

18/12/2025

We all check in on different aspects of our health from time to time — blood pressure, cholesterol, skin checks — but lung health is something many of us don’t think about unless there’s a problem.

A recent ABC News article highlights that lung function testing has become less common in general practice, which means some people may be living with reduced lung function without realising it. For many, changes can be gradual and easy to dismiss as “just getting older” or “being a bit unfit”.

If you’ve noticed things like getting puffed more easily than you used to, a persistent cough, or simply feel that your breathing isn’t quite what it once was, now might be a good time to have a quiet check-in with your GP. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong — just that it’s worth a conversation.

*COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) affects and estimated 1 in 13 Australians over the age of 40.

*Differentiating COPD from Asthma is important for correct management.

Lung function testing (spirometry) is available at Bungendore Medical Centre, but you'll need an appointment with your GP first to talk with you about whether testing is appropriate for you.

You can read the ABC article here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-17/drop-in-testing-behind-underdiagnosis-of-copd-lung-foundation/106115100

Looking after our health isn’t about being alarmed — it’s about staying informed and supported.

Experts call for urgent action to turn around an "unacceptable" decline in testing for a disease that kills 20 people every day.

17/12/2025

Southern NSW is experiencing heatwave conditions today (and over the coming days), with temperatures in the mid to high 30's forecast across the region. ☀️ ☀️ ☀️

Hot weather can be dangerous for everyone, particularly babies and children, older people, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people with medical conditions. 👶 🤱 🍼 🥤 💦

If you need medical advice today and your usual doctor isn’t available, you can call healthdirect for free, 24/7 on 1800 022 222.

More information and summer safety tips are available at health.nsw.gov.au/summer.

10/12/2025

From today, Australians under 16 years will not be allowed to create or hold accounts on certain social media platforms. This is to protect young people at a critical stage of their development through world-first restrictions.

Platforms are responsible for enforcing this using privacy-safe age checks, and will be held liable, not users.

What you need to know 📲
- Platforms must take reasonable steps to find and deactivate accounts held by under 16s. No user will be required to provide an ID or use a digital ID service to prove their age.
- Teens can still view some content without an account, like YouTube videos.
- Channels included: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X, YouTube, Kick and Reddit.
- Channels excluded: Discord, GitHub, Google Classroom, LEGO Play, Messenger, Roblox, Steam and Steam Chat, WhatsApp and YouTube Kids.

For more information, visit esafety.gov.au/social-media-age-restrictions-hub

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

with immunity. 💪

Keep your holiday healthy and safe.

Make the most of it, get protected before you go! Add vaccination to your travel checklist.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇