Riverstone Family Medical Practice

22/07/2025

Have you heard of COPMI?

COPMI stands for Children of Parents with a Mental Illness and is a national initiative to improve informational support for parents and their families and friends. Children of parents with a mental illness are at a greater risk of experiencing a range of behavioural, educational, social and developmental challenges, as well as a higher risk of experiencing their own mental health difficulties.

COPMI has a range of resources to support families and the community to cope during tough times, strengthen their resilience and find services and support that they need.

Visit COPMI to find out more https://www.copmi.net.au/

20/07/2025

Care Plans have a new name ➡ GP Chronic Care Management Plans!

Long name but means some great changes to help you both set up and manage your chronic conditions.

Your GPCCMP now makes it:
💜 Easier: No longer requires input from two outside providers to start,
💜 Flexible: Can be done in person or via video consultation,
💜 Ongoing: Plans don't expire, but must be reviewed every 18 months,
💜 More Support: Reviews can happen every 3 months if needed.

Book with your GP to discuss how the GPCCMP will work for you! https://bit.ly/RFMPbooknow

18/07/2025

It's time for a Friday giggle to get ready for the weekend - stay safe everyone!

16/07/2025

Looking for some help with your teenagers?

Check out the Raising Children site link which has some great tips to help you and your teens. There are also some great videos for parents to support you on your journey to encourage your pre-teens and teenagers behaviour! Check it out below 🤓

Good behaviour in teenagers starts with communication and positive relationships. Our 20 tips cover rules, role-modelling, problem-solving, praise and more.

15/07/2025

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14/07/2025

Have you heard about the Blacktown Women's and Girl's Health Centre?

The centre provides a range of support and services for women and girls such as counselling, access to food support and free legal help.

Find out more at https://womensandgirls.org.au/

14/07/2025

Get your Summer Glow started this Winter ✨

Winter is the perfect time to try microneedling to reduce fine lines, scarring and rejuvenate your skin in time for Summer 😎

Book in for your complimentary consultation with Dr Hanaa at https://bit.ly/RFMPbooknow and your future radiant self will thank you!

13/07/2025

National Diabetes Week 13th to 19th July!

Diabetes affects many Australians and this week we want to shine a light to help you not just manage but look at ways of preventing diabetes.

Speak to your GP at your next consultation about what you can do or learn more at

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

11/07/2025

Here's a little Friday giggle to get your sparkly whites showing 😁

Enjoy your weekend!

08/07/2025

Have you heard of GoZen?

It can be tough for kids these days and many children have anxious thoughts or are sad or scared - GoZen helps kids and teens learn to turn worry, anger, perfectionism & negative thinking into lifelong skills of well-being that help them not just survive, but THRIVE!

Help your children manage their emotions, develop new skills and build resilience.

Anxiety and Anger are tough emotions! Teach kids skills to build resilience using the GoZen! programs.

06/07/2025

NAIDOC Week

July 6th to 13th we celebrate NAIDOC Week and this year marks 50 years of NAIDOC celebrations. This year's theme is: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, which celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

Find out more and see what local events you can join in at https://www.naidoc.org.au/

06/07/2025

Go Dry this July!

Dry July is here to bring awareness and support people affected by cancer by challenging you to go alcohol-free in July!

If you want to challenge yourself or support someone who is check out more at

Go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July raises funds to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.