Ashby Street Medical Centre Trafalgar

17/11/2025

🖤 Movember - Men’s Health Awareness 🖤
Mental health is such an essential aspect of Men’s Health.
Being able to give support and also reach out for support is important.
Start a conversation using the Ask, Listen, Encourage Action & Check In method. For more information visit: https://au.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health

Your GP can also help with your mental health. If you need non-urgent help you can book an appointment with your GP. Visit https://www.ashbystreetmc.com.au/services/mental-health/ for more information and helpful contact numbers for help.

14/11/2025

Did you know that we now bulk bill for Women’s Contraceptive Procedures?
Book an appointment to discuss it with your GP via HotDoc or call or friendly reception on 5633 2668.

03/11/2025

Ashby Street Medical Centre is open from 9am-4pm for the Cup Day public holiday. Bookings are available via HotDoc or call our friendly reception on 5633 2668.

29/10/2025

This week Ashby Street Medical Centre enjoyed a pink lunch to raise awareness for Breast Cancer 🩷

🩷 Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer among females
🩷 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
🩷 1 in 550 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

The National Breast Cancer Foundation aims to spread awareness and has a goal of reaching zero deaths from breast cancer. For more information visit: https://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/breast-cancer-awareness-month/

24/10/2025

Dr Jasprit graduated from Fiji School of Medicine in 2007. Thereafter, he went on to complete his general surgery training in Fiji. Dr Jasprit moved to Australia in 2017 and has since been working for Monash Health network as a surgical registrar.
He is now transitioning into general practice.

We welcome Dr Jasprit to the Ashby Street Medical Centre team!

24/10/2025

Our clinic is a MyMedicare Practice! 🧡🩺 Have you registered?

MyMedicare helps your usual general practice build a stronger relationship with you to provide well-coordinated health care with you.

You can register via MyGov or click the link to register with us via HotDoc: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/forms/ashby-street-medical-centre-mymedicare-registration-optional

17/10/2025

13/10/2025

Happy Milestone Birthday to our one & only Dr Magdy!

25/09/2025

Ashby Street Medical Centre is open for the public holiday from 9am-4pm. Bookings can be made via HotDoc or call our friendly reception on 5633 2668.

10/09/2025

💛Today is R U OK? Day💛

Research has found that those who are regularly asked ‘are you ok?’ report increased feelings of wellbeing.

Nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they’re ok.

For tips to build your confidence to talk to someone and for more resources visit http://www.ruok.org.au and challenge yourself to check in with a friend, family member, partner or colleague 💛

18/07/2025

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.

Diabetes week is July 13-19 🩵
We are reminded of the risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
🔹Age (people over 40 are at higher risk & risk increases with age)
🔹 Family history of diabetes
🔹 Ethnicity and cultural background (including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Island, Indian subcontinent or Chinese cultural background)
🔹 History of gestational diabetes or PCOS

Risk factors that we can modify to reduce our risk:
🔹 Carrying excess weight (especially around your stomach)
🔹 Being physically inactive
🔹 Unhealthy eating habits
🔹 High blood pressure
🔹 High levels of cholesterol or other fats in blood

For more information about all types of diabetes, prevention, risk calculator and more, visit the Diabetes Australia website: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au