Rutherford Family Medical Practice

12/03/2025

Our books are open for new patients as of today

17/09/2024

World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety.
The Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health care leaders and policy-makers to show their commitment to patient safety.

12/09/2024

R U OK? Day
R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.
R U OK? contributes to su***de prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks - friends, family and colleagues - to be alert to those around them, have a conversation if they identify signs of distress or difficulty and connect someone to appropriate support, long before they are in crisis.
www.ruok.org.au

R U OK? is a su***de prevention charity in Australia, encouraging all of us to notice the signs of mental health struggle in friends, family, and colleagues, and start meaningful conversations that offer support and care to those in need. A conversation can change a life.

04/09/2024

PKD Awareness Day
Raising Awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
PKD affects more than 25 thousand Australians and millions worldwide, many people have never hear of this disease.
Visit website for further information:

01/09/2024

World Alzheimer's Month
Each September people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.
The 2024 World Alzheimer’s Month campaign will centre around the taglines ‘Time to act on dementia, Time to act on Alzheimer’s’

World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September.

12/08/2024

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today's global society.

06/08/2024

2024 - Homelessness Week - 5 August to 11 August
Theme: 'Homelessness Action Now'
Awareness of the impact of homelessness and the solutions needed to end homelessness. Visit Homelessness Australia for more information
https://homelessnessaustralia.org.au

05/08/2024

National Stroke Week encourages the community to fight stroke together so that you or your loved ones can continue to enjoy life during and after recovery
https://strokefoundation.org.au/what-we-do/prevention-programs/national-stroke-week

National Stroke Week 2024 encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life in the event of a loved one experiencing a stroke. Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of str...

02/08/2024

Jeans for Genes Day:
Children's Medical Research Institute was established in 1958 as Australia's first dedicated paediatric research organisation and launched the Jeans for Genes Campaign in 1994 to directly fund new, groundbreaking genetic research.

2024 is also a milestone for Jeans for Genes - which celebrates 30 years of helping to save children's lives! In that time, millions of Australian's have taken part and donated a combined total of $65.7 million for medical research. Lets continue to support this great work.

14/07/2024

National Diabetes Week: 14-21 July 2024
With your help we can spread the word and raise awareness of the risks of diabetes.

07/07/2024

NAIDOC Week: 7-14 July
National NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee, is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.