Illawarra Medical Centre

28/07/2025

Time is running out! Thursday is your last chance to get a free flu shot. Don't wait – protect yourself and those around you. Stay healthy this flu season 👉 https://bit.ly/3G1eWfd

25/07/2025

National Pain Week (21-27 July) aims to raise awareness and national action on the widespread personal, economic, and social impacts of chronic pain.

More than 3.6 million Australians currently live with chronic pain, which is defined as any persistent pain that lasts for three months or more, or beyond the normal healing time of an injury.

It is a complex issue, as everyone experiences pain differently. Read more in our blog below>>

For more information on chronic pain, visit https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/

Chronic pain is any persistent pain that lasts for three months or more and can affect a person’s mental and physical health. Find out more>>

23/07/2025

Have you taken some time to look after yourself today?

Today is the World Health Organisation's Self Care Day, which marks the end of Self Care Month, aimed at individuals, families and communities’ promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability, with or without the support of a health worker.

Self-care as a vital foundation of health, so make sure you take some time to look after your own health today.

If you have any health concerns, book in with one of our GPs. Appointments can be made online at https://illawarramedical.com.au or by phoning us on (08) 9208 6400.

23/07/2025

Are you a regular patient of ours? Have you registered with MyMedicare?

When you register with MyMedicare and nominate Illawarra Medical Centre as your regular care team, it will notify our practice and allow access to services that may help us to better plan and improve your health care services - including for those needing a GP chronic condition management plan.

MyMedicare is open to Australians with a Medicare card or a DVA Veteran Card who have had 2 or more face-to-face appointments at our practice in the past 24 months.

To find out more visit https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare/patients or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

22/07/2025

With the AMA (WA) predicting one of the state's worst flu seasons on record, due to rising cases, it's important to get yourself vaccinated this year.

Book in before the 31 July to access the FREE government funded flu vaccine and help protect yourself, your family, and the wider community against the flu this winter.

Bookings can be made online or by phoning us on (08) 9208 6400.

The Australian Medical Association fears WA is in the midst of one of the state's worst flu seasons as cases soar and vaccination rates dwindle.

22/07/2025

Today is World Fragile X Day, which shines a light on Fragile X syndrome - the most common inherited cause of autism and intellectual disabilities worldwide.

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a single gene on the X chromosome shuts down. This gene makes a protein needed for normal brain development. When it does not work properly, the protein is not made, and the brain does not develop as it should.

It is estimated that about 90,000 people in Australia are impacted by Fragile X in some way and, at present, there is no cure.

Find out more at https://www.fragilex.org.au/

20/07/2025

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week.

While the delivery of a baby is a positive event for many parents, for some, it can be a mixed experience or even very negative, resulting in physical and/or psychological injuries (trauma) with lasting negative impacts on their lives.

If you are struggling physically or psychologically after birth, contact your health professional who can assist and provide treatment in the management of birth-related trauma.

For more information, visit https://birthtrauma.org.au

19/07/2025

Kidneys are one of the hardest working organs in your body, cleaning around 200 litres of blood per day. But when they’re not working as they should, it can result in kidney disease – something that affects 1.7 million Australian’s each year.

Find out more about kidney disease in our latest blog below>>

Kidney disease impacts 1.7 million Australians each year. Known as a silent killer, it occurs gradually and can often go undetected. More>>

17/07/2025

JulEYE is National Eye Health Awareness Month.

Over 13 million Australians have one or more chronic eye conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina from diabetes).

In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Australia, with 25-35% of Australians reporting some form of diabetic retinopathy.

Those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing problems with their eyes – both in the short-term and long-term.

You can read more about the impact of diabetes on eye health in our blog below>>

If you have any concerns about your eye health, book in with one of our GPs.

Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Australia, with diabetes sufferers at greater risk of developing eye problems. Find out more>>

17/07/2025

Planning to travel overseas with your baby? 👶

Infants 6 to 12 months of age can now get a free measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine if travelling overseas 🌎

Find out more, including where eligible infants can get the vaccine 👉 https://bit.ly/4lRaJKi

14/07/2025

Need some dietary assistance to help manage your diabetes?

A healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management to help manage blood glucose levels and achieve a healthy weight.

Kelly McKimm is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who is available for appointments at Illawarra Medical Centre every Tuesday.

Kelly offers personalised advice for a range of dietary related health conditions. These include, but are not limited to diabetes, heart health, weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, and food allergies/intolerances.

Appointments can be made online or by contacting Reception on (08) 9208 6400.

14/07/2025

Free flu vaccines extended!📣💪
Western Australians aged 6 months and up can get a free flu vaccine until the end of July. With flu cases on the rise, now's the time to protect yourself and others.
Book your appointment now 👉http://bit.ly/4nl2gRe
More info 👉 https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Flu-Influenza-vaccine