Newcastle Family Practice

21/08/2025

Happy Daffodil Day! 🎗️

Today is a special reminder of the courage of those impacted by cancer and the incredible work being done to fight this disease. By supporting Daffodil Day, you're helping to fund life-saving research, provide patient support, and offer much-needed hope.

Wear your yellow proudly today! Let's help Cancer Council Australia grow hope for a cancer-free future. https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

On Thursday, 21st of August 2025, join Cancer Council Daffodil Day and support life-saving cancer research. Donate today.

15/08/2025

📢 Today is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. 📢

It's a day for all of us – students, parents, teachers, and the wider community – to take a stand against bullying and violence. Every person has the right to feel safe, respected, and included.

Let's work together to create schools, workplaces, and communities where kindness thrives and bullying has no place. Speak up, reach out, and stand together. https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

Bullying. No Way! provides trustworthy and practical information about bullying for educators, families and young people. Bullying. No Way! is the trusted government source of quality resources for creating safe and supportive learning environments.

12/08/2025

PATIENT ALERT: please do NOT make appointments through Facebook. Only through our website so it links in with our appointment system

12/08/2025

👷‍♂️ Tradies, assemble! It's Tradies National Health Month! 🛠️

That means it's time to swap out the "she'll be right" mentality for "maybe I should actually get that sore knee checked." We know your body is basically a human forklift, but even the best machinery needs a service now and then!

This month, let's lift smart, hydrate hard, and maybe finally get that ni**le looked at. Your future self (and your chiropractor) will thank you! 😉https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month

Australian Physiotherapy Association is the peak body representing the interests of 30,000+ physiotherapists & their patients. See PD, resources & advocacy.

08/08/2025

💙 It's Loneliness Awareness Week. 💙

In our busy lives, it's easy to feel disconnected, even when surrounded by people. Loneliness is a deeply human emotion, and it can affect anyone, at any age, at any time. This week is a gentle reminder to reach out, connect, and listen.

You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. A small act of kindness, a genuine conversation, or simply checking in can make a world of difference. Let's build connections and support each other.https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/

Learn how you can make moments matter

05/08/2025

Important Notice: Practice Closure TODAY Wednesday, August 6th

Please be advised that we are closed today

This closure is due to our staff and doctors needing to care for their children during the upcoming teachers' strike. We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this time.

For urgent medical attention on this date, please present to your nearest hospital or call 000 in a life-threatening emergency.

We will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, August 7th, 2025.

31/07/2025

👖 It's Jeans for Genes Day! 👖

Finally, a day when my "dress code" is just "whatever denim I could wrestle on this morning." We're rocking our favourite jeans today to support the Children's Medical Research Institute. Every coin in the collection tin helps scientists find cures for childhood genetic diseases!

So go ahead, embrace the comfy, slightly-too-snug, or perfectly-worn-in denim. It's for a good cause (and comfort!). 😉https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/

Fundraise and give hope to sick kids. Fight for kids facing genetic diseases.

24/07/2025

Happy Stress Down Day! Today's your official excuse to take a deep breath, chill out, and give stress the day off. How are you unwinding? we certainly know how this dog is unwinding !!! 🧘‍♀️📖🌳

21/07/2025

National Pain Week is a reminder that you don't have to face pain alone. This week, we're focusing on resources and strategies for managing pain and improving quality of life. Find support and information! There are several options for pain management. Make an appointment to see your doctor to discuss

In 2024, over 8,00 Australians living with chronic pain reached out to tell us about their experience through The National Pain Survey.

19/07/2025

Introducing Dietitian Seaton Robertson.
Seaton graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2023. Since then, he has gained experience in private practice, mental health, and hospital settings in a rural town in Northern NSW. Seaton has recently returned to Newcastle and started Achieve Dietitian, where he now focuses solely on private practice.
Seaton’s special interests include:
• Chronic conditions: Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease
• Gut health: IBS, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, chronic constipation
• Weight management, blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Food intolerances, allergy's and autoimmune
• Eating disorders and disordered eating
• Bone health: Osteoporosis and osteopenia
• Hormonal health: PCOS, perimenopause and low testosterone in men

14/07/2025

It's National Diabetes Week! Did you know that around 1.5 million Australians are living with diabetes? This week, let's learn more about its impact and how we can support those affected. Check out the Diabetes website for more information. If you have concerns, contact the practice and make an appointment with a GP. https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week/ Check out the Diabetes website for more information. if you have concerns, contact the practice and make an appointment with a GP. https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week/

National Diabetes Week runs from 13 - 19 July, 2025. At Diabetes Australia we want a future where diabetes can do no harm.

08/07/2025

It's Skin Health Day! A great reminder to give your skin the love and protection it deserves. Remember to check your skin regularly and practice sun safety. Your skin does so much for you – let's protect it! ☀️

8 July isWorld Skin Health Day This year’s theme, ‘No Health Without Skin Health’, highlights our global effort to ensure that everyone, everywhere, can benefitfrom greater awareness, education, and equal access to dermatological care. Be part of the movement this year on 8 July! GET INVOLVED ...