Family Doctors Tuggerah

19/12/2025

17/12/2025

🧠 A Gentle Reminder This Holiday Season

While the holidays can be a joyful time, they can also feel overwhelming for many people. Busy schedules, financial pressure, family expectations, or loneliness can take a toll on mental wellbeing.

If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, low, or not quite yourself — you’re not alone, and support is available.

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, our team is here to listen and support you with compassionate, confidential care.

💙 It’s okay to pause.
💙 It’s okay to ask for help.
💙 Your mental health matters — during the holidays and beyond.

If you need support, book an appointment or reach out to someone you trust.

12/12/2025

🩺 Managing a chronic condition? Let’s review before the holiday break.

As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to check in on your chronic health conditions — especially with the warmer weather, holiday routines, and family commitments approaching.

We can support you with:
✔️ Diabetes reviews
✔️ Blood pressure & heart health checks
✔️ Asthma & COPD management
✔️ Medication reviews
✔️ Care plan creation or renewal (GPMP/TCA – 721/723)
✔️ Referrals to allied health
✔️ Year-end health goal planning

Keeping your condition well-managed now helps you stay healthy and enjoy the festive season with confidence.

📞 Book your review appointment with our team at Family Doctors @ Tuggerah.

11/12/2025

Please be advised of our opening hours over the holiday period
• Christmas Eve and New Years Day : Closing early at 3:00pm
• CLOSED On Christmas Day and New Years Day
• Between Christmas and New Year, we’ll be operating with skeleton staff

Wishing you a warm, safe and joyful Christmas and a bright New Year ahead. 💙✨

10/12/2025

Human Rights Day — December 10

Healthcare is a human right.

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, we believe everyone deserves:
✔️ Safe and respectful healthcare
✔️ Equal access to services
✔️ Dignity, privacy, and compassion
✔️ Support for vulnerable members of our community

Today serves as a reminder that every person has the right to quality healthcare — without discrimination and without barriers.

💙 We’re here for you. Always.

05/12/2025

🩺 When was your last blood pressure check?

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, yet it’s one of the most important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

A quick check today can help protect your health tomorrow.

You may need a blood pressure review if you:
✔️ Are over 40
✔️ Have a family history of heart disease
✔️ Have diabetes or high cholesterol
✔️ Smoke or previously smoked
✔️ Experience headaches or dizziness

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, our team offers:
• Fast blood pressure checks
• Medication reviews

📞 Book your blood pressure check today.
Small steps make a big difference. 💙

03/12/2025

♿ International Day of People with Disability — December 3

Today we recognise and celebrate the achievements, contributions and rights of people with disability in our community.

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, we believe everyone deserves safe, respectful and accessible healthcare.

💙 We’re committed to:
✔️ Providing inclusive medical care for all ages
✔️ Listening to individual needs and goals
✔️ Offering support for carers and families
✔️ Linking patients with local services and NDIS providers

If you or a loved one lives with disability and needs support with:
• Regular check-ups
• Care coordination
• Allied health referrals
• Medication review
… we’re here to help.

Together we can create a community where everyone is valued, respected and supported.

💛 Every person. Every ability. Every day.

28/11/2025

☀️ Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

With warmer weather settling in, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can develop quickly — especially in young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.

Here are a few simple ways to stay safe:

✔️ Drink plenty of water throughout the day
✔️ Avoid the midday sun when UV is highest
✔️ Wear light, breathable clothing
✔️ Keep cool indoors when possible
✔️ Check on elderly neighbours and family
✔️ Never leave children or pets in cars

If you experience dizziness, nausea, extreme fatigue, or confusion, please seek medical help immediately.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and look after each other this summer.

26/11/2025

🩺 Cholesterol Awareness Week — 24 to 30 November 2025
High cholesterol is often called a silent health risk — because many people don’t realise they’re affected until later complications appear.
Here’s what you should know:
✔️ Even if you feel fine, your cholesterol could be elevated.
✔️ Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking help reduce risk.
✔️ A simple blood test can check your levels — and we’re offering these at Family Doctors @ Tuggerah.
Book a check-up, know your numbers, protect your heart.

21/11/2025

☀️ National Skin Cancer Action Week — 16–22 November

Stay Sun Safe This Summer

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world — but the good news is that most skin cancers can be prevented and detected early.

As we head into warmer weather, now is the perfect time to protect your skin and book a check-up.

🌤️ Protect Yourself:

✔️ Apply SPF50+ sunscreen daily
✔️ Wear protective clothing and a hat
✔️ Seek shade when UV is high
✔️ Avoid tanning beds
✔️ Get regular skin checks

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, we offer:
• Spot checks for individual areas of concern
• Full body skin checks
• Follow-up for suspicious spots
• Preventive sun safety advice

Early detection saves lives — book your skin check today.
Your skin is worth protecting. 💛

19/11/2025

Today we celebrate the men in our community and shine a light on the importance of men’s physical and mental health.

Men often put their health last — but regular check-ups, open conversations and early prevention make a world of difference.

At Family Doctors @ Tuggerah, we encourage all men to:
✔️ Book regular health check-ups
✔️ Talk openly about mental health
✔️ Stay active and eat well
✔️ Keep up with screenings like prostate checks, heart health, diabetes reviews and blood pressure monitoring

Your health matters — to you, your family, and your future.
Small steps today can prevent big problems tomorrow.

📞 Book your Men’s Health Check with our team today.