Verve Family Doctors

20/10/2025

As exam season rolls around, it’s important to look out for the mental wellbeing of students. If anyone you know needs some extra support, your GP is a great first port of call.

16/10/2025

Have you got a new bedtime routine for spring? Share your favourite pre-bed rituals that help you unwind!

Spring into a new sleep routine.😴

Small disruptions in your sleep schedule can throw off your body’s internal clock, affecting your energy, mood and focus.

Getting enough good-quality sleep supports your immune system, mental health, memory and overall wellbeing.

Tips to get better rest:
✔️ start going to bed 15-30 minutes earlier than usual
✔️ avoid screens an hour before bed
✔️ stick to a consistent sleep routine.

Read the comments below to learn more. 👇

14/10/2025

Celebrating National Carers Week with a reminder: caring for others starts by taking care of yourself! 🧡

It’s very important for people who are supporting someone with mental health needs to look after themselves, both physically and emotionally.

Here are some helpful everyday self-care tips for busy carers 👇 Find more support here 👉 https://bit.ly/48MAqGe

08/10/2025

Dr Keshinie with some menopause insights!

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

Did you know you can opt in for some cancer screening initiatives in your 40s? Here’s Dr Gentle with a run down:

04/10/2025

Don’t forget to put your clocks forward tonight friends. And try to get an early night- even one hour less of sleep can significantly impact your health!

Daylight saving starts tonight which means that clocks go forward one hour. ⏰

It’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

To test your smoke alarm:
1️⃣ Press and hold the test button until the alarm beeps three times.
2️⃣ Gently dust or vacuum around your smoke alarm to remove any dust.
3️⃣ Replace the batteries in removable smoke alarms every year.
4️⃣ Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

A quick check could save a life! 🔥✅🔔🚨

For more information: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/smoke-alarms

02/10/2025

We love this grounding technique and many Drs prescribe it during consults! Give it a go before bed or any time you’re feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed.

🧠 Have you checked in with yourself today?

It’s Mental Health Month and it's a perfect reminder to pause, breathe, and notice how you’re really feeling.

Feeling a little stressed or anxious? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique ☝️
✨ 5 things you see
✨ 4 things you touch
✨ 3 things you hear
✨ 2 things you smell
✨ 1 thing you taste

A few mindful minutes can reset your whole day.

👉 Learn more simple, mental health and wellbeing tips here: https://bit.ly/3BAiDTf

25/09/2025

Dr Rosie with an important message about concussion ahead of the AFL grand final! We’d love to hear who you’re going for this weekend!!

25/09/2025

Footy tipping winner at Verve is our wonderful practice manager Karen! Happy long weekend friends- and a reminder that the clinic will be closed tomorrow for the public holiday! We still have a few appointments left for this afternoon if you have any urgent issues and the lovely Dr Shyam is available for on the day bookings on Saturday morning!

24/09/2025

Let’s get active together this long weekend!

As the grand finals approach and the weather warms up, there’s no better time to get outside, get moving and get into team sports!🏉

Whether you’re chasing a ball, kicking goals or just having fun with friends, being active through sport is great for your mind and body.

Playing team sports helps to:
👟 keep you active
🤝 build friendships
🧠 support your mental health.

You don’t need to be a seasoned pro to play, there are many ways to adapt the game for all skill levels, ages and abilities.

Walking, footy, mixed social competitions, junior leagues, all-abilities teams – there’s something for everyone!

Grab a ball, call your friends and get moving finals’ season.

Read the comments below to learn more.👇

24/09/2025

An important message from Dr Rosie Gentle:

Paracetamol; it’s safe to use in pregnancy!

You might have seen headlines saying paracetamol use during pregnancy is linked with autism and ADHD. And I’m truly sorry if the recent announcement out of the US has caused you distress BUT the science doesn’t support this.

Our governing obstetric body, RANZCOG (The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) has found no link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and conditions like autism or ADHD nor do they support the claim.

Please be reassured that when used as correctly, paracetamol is safe to use in pregnancy.

It’s also important to note that autism and ADHD are not things to fear. Goodness knows kids and parents face enough stigma without misinformation and falseness claims being added on.

Please consult your doctor or midwife if you have any further questions. Feel confident to use paracetamol if you are pregnant, and please, do not chastise yourself if you have used it in before, and for goodness sakes, don’t think you ‘caused’ Autism or ADHD in your child if you have a child with these. This kind of messaging is so wrong, and makes me feel so angry!

Again, I’m sorry if any of this has been distressing to you.