Beaches Family Practice- Trinity Beach

10/09/2025

💛 Today is R U OK? Day – a reminder to check in with the people around you.
Sometimes a simple “Are you OK?” can make a world of difference.
Let’s keep the conversation going, not just today but every day.

01/07/2025

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) will begin today 1st July 2025.
High-risk people aged between 50 and 70 years, without symptoms, with a history of cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years will be able to get a free low-dose CT scan using fixed and mobile screening infrastructure every two years unless a screen detected abnormality is found which may require an interval scan or other follow-up.
Eligibility : Patients are eligible for the program if they meet ALL of the below criteria:
•Are aged 50 to 70 years AND
•Have no symptoms or signs that suggest lung cancer (for example, unexplained persistent cough, coughing up blood, shortness of breath for no reason) AND
•Smoke to***co ci******es or have a history of cigarette smoking (having quit within 10 years) AND
•Have a history of to***co cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years (for example, a pack a day for 30 years, or 2 packs a day for 15 years
If you meet ALL the above criteria please give us a call on 4032 7575 to make an appt.

10/06/2025

🧍‍♂️ Men’s Health Week – Time to Check In 🩺

This Men’s Health Week, we’re encouraging all men to take a moment and prioritise their health—physical, mental, and emotional.

✅ When was your last heart health check?
✅ Struggling with stress, low mood or anxiety? Let’s talk mental health.
✅ Over 50? It’s time to start thinking about your prostate health.

Looking after yourself isn’t just about staying active—it’s also about staying informed and supported. Whether it’s a quick check-up, a conversation, or some guidance, we’re here to help.

Strong men speak up. Healthy men check in.

Book in with your GP this week—you’re worth it.

📞 Call us on 4032 7575 to make an appointment.

02/06/2025

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel cancer is preventable and treatable.
Bowel cancer claims the lives of 101 Australians every week (5,276 people a year) – but it’s one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of newly diagnosed cancer and second deadliest in Australia.
While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting people of all ages.
Early detection saves lives.
Ask your doctor about completing a bowel cancer screening test today.
Be Bold, Kick Ass, , Red Apple Day 18th June.

11/05/2025

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY!

A big shoutout to our amazing practice nurses —Michelle, Janae and Denae.

Thank you for your kindness, your care, and for always going the extra mile for our patients.

10/05/2025

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums out there ❤️

06/05/2025

May 5-11 is Heart Awareness Week, the perfect opportunity for us to come together as a community and prioritise heart health.

Heart disease claims an Australian life every 30 minutes. Every four minutes, one Australian has a heart attack or stroke. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anytime - and in Australia, emergency help takes on average 11 minutes to arrive.

Never miss a BEAT by booking a Heart Health Check. It's a 20-minute check up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years and discuss steps you can take to lower your risk.

While there is no one cause for heart disease, there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing it. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop heart disease.
Preventing heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making positive lifestyle changes to lower your risk.

24/03/2025

FLU VACCINATIONS HAVE ARRIVED for 65 years and older.

Please call the practice on
4032 7575, to book into one of our flu clinics.

05/03/2025

Beaches Family Practice would like to advise all patients that Dr Nishari is relocating to Brisbane.
Her last consulting day at our practice will be Tuesday 25th March.
We wish Dr Nishari and her family all the best for the future.

01/02/2025

Measles in Cairns: Measles is a highly infectious and serious viral infection.

A measles alert has been issued for people who visited the following locations at these times. These locations pose no ongoing risk but if you, or someone you know, were at these locations at these times, be alert for symptoms.

The symptoms usually start around 10 days after exposure to measles but can occur between 7 and 18 days after contact. If you were in these areas at these times, look out for symptoms up until 14 February.

🗓Friday 24 January 2025
Flight Darwin to Cairns. Flight number – TL160 (Air North) - 7.30am - 11.30am
Cairns Airport Domestic Terminal Arrivals 11.30am - 12.00pm
Multiple venues including The Woolshed Cairns, Dirty Laundry, Gilligan’s 7.30pm - 2.00am

🗓Saturday 25 January
Southside Paintball, Gordonvale 11.40am - 2.30pm
Multiple venues including The Woolshed Cairns, Dirty Laundry, Gilligan’s 7.30pm - 3.00am

🗓Sunday 26 January
Cairns Kart Hire, Smithfield 10.40am -12.10pm
Salthouse Cairns 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Pier Bar 9.00pm - 10.00pm

🗓Monday 27 January
Cairns Domestic Airport check in/departures 11.30am - 12.30pm
Flight Cairns to Darwin Flight TL161 Air North, 1.00pm - 4.30pm

Measles usually starts as a flu-like illness lasting for between 2 and 4 days with symptoms that include:
❗️fever
❗️ tiredness
❗️ blotchy rash that spreads from head/face to rest of body
❗️severe cough
❗️red/sore eyes
❗️runny nose
❗️white spots in the mouth

Although the most well-known symptom of measles is a blotchy red rash, this is not usually the first symptom.

If you develop symptoms, call ahead to your GP or emergency department. Do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.

The measles vaccine can prevent illness even after exposure to the disease, if given early enough. It is free for Australian residents.

For more information see

Measles is an acute, highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. Measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). It may also cause middle ear infection.

22/01/2025

Welcome to our team, Dr Emma Doyle and Dr Brendan Griessel.

This week two new doctors have joined Beaches Family Practice.
Dr Emma and Dr Brendan have availability Monday to Friday and look forward to welcoming all new patients as well as getting to know our current practice patients.

To book an appointment please call 4032 7500 or 4032 7575.
Alternatively visit our website www.beachesfamilypractice.com.au to book an appointment.

16/01/2025

WET SEASON WARNING: they may be the 🩴footwear of choice for Far North Queenslanders, but you could be at risk of being infected with a dangerous disease if you wear them in mud.

There have been 8 cases of melioidosis notified in the Cairns and Hinterland region within the past week.
This is a high number of cases and a concern considering the wet season is not in full swing.
Melioidosis is a serious bacterial disease found in ground water and soil, and you may be at risk of infection, particularly if you have an underlying medical condition such as diabetes, kidney or lung problems, or are immunocompromised.
Symptoms of melioidosis may include:
• fever
• cough
• difficulty breathing

The effects can be very severe and often require hospitalisation for antibiotic treatment.
To reduce your risk of melioidosis infection, avoid contact with soil or muddy water, particularly after heavy rains.

Wear protective footwear- NOT open footwear such as thongs and sandals- when outdoors, especially in muddy conditions.