North Geelong Medical Clinic

22/10/2025

There has been a measles case identified in Geelong, with exposures at University Hospital Geelong ED on 20 October, Urgent Care Centre in Norlane on 19 October, and the Corio Aldi on 15 October. For more details, follow the links below.

With ongoing cases of measles occurring sporadically in Victoria, it is recommended to ensure your vaccination is up to date. Please book with one of our GPs if you would like advice on this.

Due to the highly infectious nature of the virus, if you think you might have measles please call the clinic before coming inside.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚

A new measles case has been reported in the Geelong region in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to India, Indonesia and Vietnam.

There is an ongoing risk of measles in returning travellers from overseas or interstate.

Anyone planning to go overseas should make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date, including the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is recommended at least two weeks before departure.

Anyone who has visited a listed exposure site during the dates and times specified should monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, sore or red eyes, followed by a red rash.

📍 Find the most up to date listed exposure sites here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria

If you were born during or after 1966, and haven’t had two doses of measles vaccine, or you’re not sure if you are fully vaccinated against measles, speak to your local GP or pharmacist about getting your vaccinations as soon as possible.

Locally, Barwon Health Vaccination Centre in Belmont can provide vaccinations to those requiring urgent vaccination.

For more information for health professionals, and for details around vaccination see the latest advisory from the Chief Health Officer here https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

For information on measles including symptoms, those at risk and vaccination see the Better Health Channel here https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles

27/09/2025

26/09/2025

We hope you are all enjoying a great long weekend! We will reopen on Monday, 29th September, to hopefully continue celebrations with our wonderful NGMC community. 🏆

24/09/2025

One of the joys of general practice is helping people find the best pathways for them. Thankfully there are many diverse pathways out there for our NGMC community, including for our many wonderful neurodiverse community members. We are here to help you on your journey.

Discovering You're Autistic is a short animated film that explores what it means to be Autistic through a neuro-affirming lens underpinned by the social mode...

16/09/2025

Y’all. We are going to assume your feeds are as confusing and stressful as ours are, so here is our attempt at an antidote (though admittedly some of you may well need antihistamines to look through them). Keep well, our little NGMC community. We are here for you.

26/08/2025

Fun fact: A few(ish) years ago, Dr Courtney did a public health internship on eye health in Nigeria. One of the things that struck her during this time was how simple and cost-effective the measures can be to maintain or restore sight. That's why she is raising funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation by walking 100km in August to help this group restore people's sight. If you feel like donating, check out https://www.fredsbigrun.org/fundraisers/courtneygardner39690/freds-big-run-2025

Photo proof of activity aforementioned public health internship included as evidence (and maybe a smile!)

01/07/2025

We talk with a lot of people who are feeling isolated, something we know greatly affects a person’s quality of life. Participation in this group might be a great opportunity to help make it easier for people to feel connected in their communities.

The City of Greater Geelong is forming a Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) — a group of local people who will investigate the drivers of loneliness and isolation in the Greater Geelong community and decide on the best course of action to overcome them.

Barwon Health and the City of Greater Geelong are strategic partners and we recognise the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the health of our community.

For more information, visit: https://yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/EOI-SIAG

23/04/2025

We all know immunisations aren’t really fun, but we do our best to make immunisations as pleasant as possible for people of all ages. Give us a call on 5234 4828 or book online via HotDoc for an appointment.

17/04/2025

We at NGMC hope you all have a wonderful long weekend. Our team will be back on Tuesday, 22 April at 9am, and we look forward to seeing you then!

16/04/2025

Our team is ready to protect you and your family from influenza. Give us a call 5234 4828 or go online via HotDoc to get booked in!

25/03/2025

On Wednesday the 26th we will be closing early at 3pm to upgrade some IT systems in the practice.

We will be back up and running with business as usual at 9am on Thursday morning!

Thank you for understanding.

14/03/2025

Volunteering can be a great way to build connections, and helping local children and their families might be a perfect match for someone in our NGMC community.

We are urgently recruiting volunteers for two key roles in the children's area of our Emergency Department (ED) and the Children's Ward at Barwon Health. If you’re interested in stepping into a rewarding volunteer role quickly, this is your best chance!

Orientation Day: 24 March
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 – 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
We are launching an exciting new Volunteer Program to support our community in
the Children's Emergency Department. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment
and want to make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity! Volunteers
will provide compassionate care, emotional reassurance, and support to children,
their families, and carers during what can be a stressful time.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 – 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
This role is based in the Children’s Ward, providing emotional, social, and
recreational support to young patients and their families. Volunteers will help create a welcoming and comforting environment, engaging with children and assisting
families during their stay.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿
In addition to Barwon Health’s standard volunteer requirements, we are seeking
volunteers who:
✔️ Feel comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
✔️ Can remain calm and offer empathy in stressful situations
✔️ Are passionate about providing emotional, social, and recreational support to
children and families
✔️ Are willing to undergo additional training to ensure they are fully prepared for their role.

Both roles are consumer-facing, offering direct support to patients and families.
Volunteers will work as part of a team in a supported environment—making a real
impact when people need it most.

Apply now ahead of the March 24 orientation day: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicEnterprise/EnterpriseSearch?EnterpriseGuid=64dfe061-0c75-4d61-af2f-109ebb8e2458&SearchType=Organization&SearchId=15049