Bungendore Medical Centre

29/08/2025

Today we wear purple to show support, love, and solidarity with LGBTQIA+ young people. 💪✨

This year’s theme is about celebrating diversity, fostering inclusivity, and creating safe spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. 🏳️‍🌈

By wearing purple, we’re sending a powerful message: You are loved. You are supported. You are celebrated for who you are. 💜

Let’s continue to build a community where everyone can feel safe to be themselves – not just today, but every day. 💫

From where it all began with our founder Hudson to our fabulous Board Directors and Youth Action Council of today, this is our story.Wear It Purpl...

28/08/2025

Exciting News, Bungendore!

Bungendore Medical Centre is proud to announce that we’re joining forces with Familia Fitness for this year’s Oceans to Outback challenge in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

We first signed up on our own, but when Familia Fitness offered to come on board, we jumped at the chance—because let’s face it, we’ll need all the help we can get! And who better to team up with than our local gym?

👉 Please note: because we've created a new team, the link we shared previously will no longer work. To join our new combined team, use this link:

https://www.oceanstooutback.org.au/join/BungendoreMedicalCentreFamiliaFitness

This is about more than kilometres: it’s about showing Australia what a small town can achieve when we rally together. That community spirit is at the very heart of the Royal Flying Doctors.

Come on, Bungendore—let’s show Australia what we can do!

28/08/2025

Coercive control is a persistent pattern of behaviours used to dominate, isolate, and instil fear in a partner or family member. It is a core dynamic of domestic, family, and sexual violence and can significantly impact a person’s freedom, safety, and wellbeing.

Coercive control can involve a range of behaviours, including emotional and psychological abuse, surveillance and monitoring, threats or intimidation, and restricting access to finances, social networks, or support services.

Even if you are unsure that you might be experiencing coercive control, 1800RESPECT can help. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.

(Image text: Coercive control can occur with or without physical violence. Its cumulative impact often leaves victim-survivors feeling trapped, powerless, and unable to seek help, even after the relationship ends.”)

27/08/2025

Is there something worrying you about your health?

Your GP can be a great first point of contact.

GPs specialise in preventative care, meaning they can try to work with you to stop medical problems before they occur.

They also specialise in managing ongoing illness that need regular medical attention such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, dementia, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart and cardiovascular conditions, mental health conditions, and osteoporosis. 👩‍⚕️

Know where to go for your health care, visit www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/your-health-care

27/08/2025

Make a plan to limit your added sugar intake. 🍭

Excessive sugar intake may increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes and contribute to poor dental health. 🦷

Scan the ingredients list on products to spot added sugars. Look out for common ingredients not clearly listed as ‘sugar’, like:
👉 syrups
👉 nectars
👉 glucose
👉 maltose
👉 dextrose
👉 fructose
👉 honey.

Remember, ingredients are listed by weight, so the earlier these names appear, the more sugar there is in the product.

27/08/2025

The Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Network can help health and aged care workers deliver respite care for someone living with dementia.

The network is a safe, inclusive and expert-led online space where you can:
💬 ask questions
🤝 connect with others
🌱 grow your skills & confidence.

For more information, check out the comments below. 👇

21/08/2025

Breastfeeding takes time, practice and support.

Whether you're just starting out, or facing a feeding challenge, expert help is only a phone call away.

Call the Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline on 1800 686 268 for free 24/7 guidance and support, or visit https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=breastfeeding_week_campaign

21/08/2025

🌍 World Humanitarian Day – Honouring the Helpers

This week we recognise the courage and sacrifice of humanitarian workers across the world. These are the people who step into conflict zones, disaster areas, and places of crisis to bring food, shelter, medicine, and hope to those who need it most.

💔 What many people don’t realise is just how dangerous this work can be. Every year, hundreds of humanitarian workers are injured, kidnapped, or tragically lose their lives while trying to help others.

World Humanitarian Day reminds us not only of their bravery, but also of the risks they face simply for choosing compassion.

Please take a moment to honour those who dedicate their lives to helping others, often at great personal cost. Their courage makes the world a better, kinder, and safer place.

14/08/2025

14/08/2025

Join Us for the Oceans to Outback Challenge!

This October, the Bungendore Medical Centre team is taking part in the Oceans to Outback Challenge to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service — and we’d love you to join us!

It’s simple:
1️⃣ Choose your own distance goal (walk, run, cycle, swim or mix it up!)
2️⃣ Log your activity throughout October
3️⃣ Raise funds to keep the Flying Doctor flying

You can join our team here 👉https://www.oceanstooutback.org.au/join/bungendoremedicalcentre

Whether it’s 10 km or 100 km, every step counts and if you just want to cheer us on or donate, we’ll take that too!

Let’s move together for better health in our communities

14/08/2025

14/08/2025

Who we are Welcome to Bungendore Medical Centre At Bungendore Medical Centre, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based healthcare to our community. As an accredited general practice, we host a comprehensive range of medical services, including general health checks, immunisations,....