Wellness Medical Clinic

22/01/2026

📢 Clinic Notice

Please note the clinic will be closed on Monday 26th January due to the public holiday and will reopen as normal on Tuesday.

📅 Appointments can be booked online via HotDoc at any time.

🆕 The clinic is accepting new patients.

🚑 If you require urgent medical care while the clinic is closed, please attend your nearest Emergency Department.

- Wellness Medical Clinic

08/01/2026

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the current bushfires. This is a challenging time for many in our community, and we are thinking of all those impacted, including emergency services and volunteers working tirelessly to keep others safe.

Please remain vigilant and fire-aware, and ensure you have an action plan in place if your surroundings or residential area are at risk. Stay informed, follow local emergency advice, and be prepared to act early if conditions change.

With the extreme heat, it’s also important to be aware of heat exhaustion. Symptoms may include dizziness, headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle cramps, or feeling faint. Move to a cool place, drink water, and rest.

Seek urgent medical help if symptoms worsen, you are unable to cool down, you experience confusion, collapse, or stop sweating, or if you are worried about your health or that of someone else.

Please take care of yourselves, check in on vulnerable family members, neighbours, and friends, and stay safe.

- Wellness Medical Clinic.

CFA (Country Fire Authority) VicEmergency

08/01/2026

Victoria continues to experience severe to extreme heatwave conditions and elevated fire risk across the state.

Today max temperatures are expected to reach 42-46°C in the north, 35-38°C in Gippsland, 22-25°C on the SW coast and 26-34°C elsewhere. A Total Fire Ban has been declared today (8 January) for the Mallee, Northern Country, North East and North Central districts.

Two significant fires are burning in Mount Lawson and Longwood with multiple warnings in place and hundreds of firefighters on scene. We urge those in the surrounding areas to follow the warnings on VicEmergency.

Victorians are urged to prepare for worsening fire conditions tomorrow (9 January). The Wimmera, Northern Country, and North Central districts are currently forecast to reach a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating, with Extreme currently forecast for the remainder of the state.

A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating means conditions will be the most dangerous for a fire and if a fire starts and takes hold, lives and homes are likely to be lost.

🌡️ Stay cool by wearing light, loose clothing, drinking plenty of water and closing windows and blinds early to limit heat entering your home. For more info and resources: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat

🔥 Make sure you know your local risk and what to do if a fire starts. To check your Fire Danger Rating for today: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fdr

📌 For information and warnings visit the VicEmergency website: http://emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app or call the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226).

📻 Listen to your local emergency broadcaster and never rely on one source of information.

05/01/2026

🔥 Extreme Heat Alert – Stay Safe This Week 🔥

With extreme heat forecast this week, we remind all our patients and community to take extra care, particularly older adults, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic medical conditions.

Heat safety tips:
☀️ Stay well hydrated – drink water regularly
☀️ Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
☀️ Stay indoors or in air-conditioned spaces where possible
☀️ Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and apply sunscreen
☀️ Check in on elderly family members, neighbours, and friends

🚫 Total Fire Ban in place
A Total Fire Ban may be declared during periods of extreme heat. Please avoid all activities that could start a fire and strictly follow directions from emergency services.

📢 Stay informed
For the latest warnings, fire danger ratings, and emergency updates, monitor VicEmergency:
👉 https://www.vicemergency.vic.gov.au

If you experience symptoms related to heat such as dizziness, headache, nausea, or confusion, seek medical advice promptly.
In a medical or life-threatening emergency, call 000.

Please stay safe and take care during this period of extreme weather.

- Wellness Medical Clinic.

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Wellness Medical Clinic 🎉

As we welcome the New Year, the team at Wellness Medical Clinic would like to sincerely thank all of our patients and families for your ongoing support and loyalty throughout the past year.

It has been a privilege to care for you and to be part of your health journey. Your trust means a great deal to our doctors, nurse, and reception team, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support the wellbeing of our wonderful community.

As you celebrate the New Year, we encourage everyone to stay safe, look out for one another, and take care during the warmer weather and holiday period.

Please note that the clinic will be closed on all public holidays. If you require urgent medical care during this time, please attend your nearest Emergency Department.

We look forward to continuing to support your health and wellbeing in the year ahead.

From all of us at Wellness Medical Clinic, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy New Year. 🎆💙✨

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Wellness Medical Clinic 🎄

The team at Wellness Medical Clinic would like to wish all our patients, families, and the wider community a safe, happy, and Merry Christmas.

Thank you for trusting us with your care throughout the year. It has been our privilege to support your health and wellbeing, and we truly appreciate your continued support.

As you celebrate the festive season, please remember to take care in the heat, travel safely, and look out for one another. ❤️

Clinic Closure Reminder:
Please note that Wellness Medical Clinic will be closed on all public holidays, including 25th December, 26th December, and 1st January.

If you require urgent medical attention during these times, please attend your nearest Emergency Department.

We wish you a joyful Christmas filled with peace, good health, and time with loved ones, and we look forward to caring for you again in the New Year. 🎅🎁✨

17/12/2025

🔥 Extreme Heat & Total Fire Ban – Shepparton Today 🔥

Today’s forecast is for extreme heat, and a Total Fire Ban is in place for Shepparton and surrounding areas. Please take extra care to keep yourself and others safe.

☀️ Stay heat-safe by:

Drinking plenty of water (even if you don’t feel thirsty)

Staying indoors during the hottest part of the day

Using air-conditioning or fans where possible

Wearing light, loose clothing and a hat

Checking in on elderly family members, neighbours, and young children

Never leaving children or pets in cars – even for a short time

🔥 Total Fire Ban means:

No fires or solid fuel BBQs

No burning off

Avoid activities that could cause sparks

🚑 Seek urgent medical care if you or someone else experiences signs of heat illness such as dizziness, headache, nausea, confusion, or collapse.

Please stay safe, look out for one another, and take this heat seriously. 💛
— Wellness Medical Clinic Team

16/12/2025

A wonderful community initiative 🎄 No one should be alone on Christmas Day. Please share and book in if this would benefit you or someone you know.

Bookings for the GV Community Lunch are now open.
Don't sit home alone on Christmas Day. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds with new and old friends at no charge. You will be made very welcome and there will be face painting and games for the children.

Please telephone Sue to book yourself a place at the table and ensure that we are able to cater for everyone.

Phone lines are open 9am to 6pm every day. 0456 125 237

This year we have a sensory area for our guests who require it - please let Sue know when you are making your booking that you have sensory issues.

Limited transport is available and must be booked in advance.

There will be limited wheelchair transport this year and must be booked.

Bookings for transport will close on Tuesday 23rd of December at 6pm

15/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from the Wellness Medical Clinic Team 🎄

From all of us at Wellness Medical Clinic — our doctors, nurse and receptionists — thank you for your continued trust and support throughout the year. It is truly a pleasure to care for you and your families.

Please note the clinic will be closed on all public holidays, including:
📅 25th December
📅 26th December
📅 1st January

As you enjoy the festive season, please stay safe, look after one another, and take care on the roads and in the heat. If you require urgent medical attention while we are closed, please attend your nearest Emergency Department.

We wish you a joyful, safe, and healthy holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the New Year 🎆

Warm wishes,

The Wellness Medical Clinic Team 💙🎄

11/12/2025

🦟 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Alert — Vaccine Available at Wellness Medical Clinic 💉

With mosquito season underway, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus has been detected again in parts of Victoria. Although rare, JE can cause serious illness — so prevention is key.

💉 JE Vaccine Available at Wellness Medical Clinic
We are now offering the JE vaccine for eligible patients. This includes people who:
• Live or work in higher-risk areas
• Spend extended time outdoors (farming, camping, fishing, wetlands, etc.)
• Work with pigs, animals, or in environments with increased mosquito exposure
• Are advised by a GP based on personal risk

If you're unsure whether you’re eligible, our team can guide you.

🛡️ Protect Yourself This Season:
• Use insect repellent (DEET, picaridin, or lemon-eucalyptus)
• Wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
• Avoid outdoor exposure at dawn & dusk
• Remove standing water around the home
• Keep mosquito screens in good condition

☎️ Bookings:
Call us to check your eligibility and arrange your JE vaccination.

Let’s keep our community safe this summer.
Wellness Medical Clinic 🩺💚

03/12/2025

Please note, if you received Imojev and you were over the age of 18, you do not require a booster at this time.

🚨 HEALTH ALERT: JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS DETECTED IN VICTORIA 🚨

🦟 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Update – Are You Eligible for the Free Vaccine?

JE virus has recently been detected near Horsham, marking the first detection of the 2025/26 mosquito season. With increased mosquito activity, it’s important to know if you’re protected.

✅ Who Can Get the Free JE Vaccine?

You’re eligible if you are 2 months or older and:

Live or work in an eligible high-risk LGA, and

Meet any of the following:

Spend a lot of time outdoors (work or recreation)

Live in housing with poor mosquito protection (caravans, tents, no screens)

Are experiencing homelessness

Work with pigs or on farms/piggeries

Work in mosquito control, environmental health, or disaster response

Are present at properties with suspected or confirmed JE in animals

Medicare is not required.

💉 Vaccine Options

Imojev: Single-dose vaccine (9 months+).

JEspect: Two-dose vaccine (from 2 months+ or for those unable to receive live vaccine).

Protection develops:

14 days after Imojev

28 days after completing JEspect

🔄 Do You Need a Booster?

Booster recommendations depend on your first vaccine:

Imojev (given under 18 years old):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years later if you’re still at risk.

Imojev (given at 18+):
➤ No routine booster needed (unless advised).

JEspect (any age):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years after the 2-dose course if you remain at risk.

📞 Unsure if you’re eligible or due for a booster?

Contact our clinic — we’re here to help keep our community safe this mosquito season.