Sunstate Family Practice

12/03/2026

Your kidneys filter toxins, regulate blood pressure, balance fluids, and help maintain healthy bones.

Despite how vital they are, kidney disease often develops silently.

This World Kidney Day, Sunstate Family Practice is encouraging patients to stay on top of routine health checks.

If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or cardiovascular risk factors, your GP may recommend kidney screening as part of your overall health assessment.

Early detection means more opportunities to manage risks and protect your long-term health.

📅 If it’s been a while since your last check-up, now is a great time to book.

Get involved in the cause >> https://www.worldkidneyday.org/

26/02/2026

Fine lines. Age spots. Slower healing.
These are normal parts of ageing skin.

But some changes deserve closer attention.

Watch for:
🔎 A mole that changes shape, size, or colour
🔎 A new spot that looks different from your others
🔎 A sore that doesn’t heal within 2-3 weeks
🔎 A rapidly growing, firm new lump
🔎 Irregular borders or multiple shades within one mole

At Sunstate Family Practice, we offer comprehensive skin checks and optional Total Body Mapping (TBM), which creates a consistent visual baseline so changes can be tracked accurately over time.

TBM is especially helpful if you have:
• Many moles
• Fair skin
• A history of sun exposure
• A personal or family history of melanoma

Most skin changes are harmless. But if you’re unsure, a simple check can provide clarity and peace of mind.

Book your skin check today - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

25/02/2026

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and easy to dismiss:
• Persistent bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal discomfort
• Feeling full quickly
• Changes in bladder or bowel habits

There is currently no routine screening test for ovarian cancer. That’s why ongoing GP care and early conversations matter.

At Sunstate Family Practice, our GPs provide compassionate women’s health consultations, creating a space where sensitive symptoms can be discussed without hesitation.

If something feels different or persistent, don’t ignore it.

Book a women’s health consultation and have the conversation - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

23/02/2026

At Sunstate Family Practice, we offer Heart Health Checks that assess your risk of heart attack or stroke, because the strongest relationships start with self-care.

🩺 In one appointment, we’ll check:

• Your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
• Family and lifestyle risk factors
• Your cardiovascular risk over the next 5 years
• A prevention plan tailored to you

20/02/2026

Heart valve disease often develops slowly, and many people don’t realise they have it until symptoms appear.

Shortness of breath. Fatigue. Swollen ankles. A fluttering feeling in your chest. These signs can sometimes point to underlying heart or valve issues.

This February for Heart Valve Awareness, we’re reminding our community that simple investigations can make a difference.

At Sunstate Family Practice, we offer:
🩺 ECG testing to assess heart rhythm and electrical activity
🩺 Screening for early vascular and cardiovascular risk

If you’re over 45, have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart disease, it’s worth having the conversation.

The earlier heart issues are detected, the more options you have.

Book a heart health review today - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

19/02/2026

Skin cancer doesn’t just show up; it evolves. Which means spotting change is key.

At Sunstate Family Practice, we’ve taken our skin checks a step further with Total Body Mapping (TBM), a smarter way to track changes you can’t always see, especially in hard-to-reach places like your back, scalp, or shoulders.

📸 TBM provides:

• High-quality, same-angle full-body photos
• A visual baseline for future comparisons
• Secure image storage linked to your medical record
• GP-linked notes so we know what’s new, and what’s not

If you’ve got lots of moles, fair skin, or a history of sun exposure, TBM may be one of the most powerful tools in your long-term skin health.

🩺 Book a skin check today and ask us about Total Body Mapping.

10/02/2026

29/01/2026

2026 is here, and your health deserves to be a priority.

January is the perfect time to:
✔ Book overdue health checks
✔ Reset habits after the festive season
✔ Start the year with clarity and energy

Our GPs are here to support your goals, from skin checks and chronic disease care to mental health and lifestyle support.

📲 Book your first appointment of the year now.

20/01/2026

Let’s be real, most of us can’t track moles on our backs, shoulders, or scalp.

Total Body Mapping (TBM) gives you and your GP a like-for-like reference to spot changes between visits, especially in the places you can’t reach.

Perfect for:
✔ Mole mapping
✔ Ongoing sun damage checks
✔ Patients with high skin cancer risk

📸 Keep track. Stay safe. Book Your Skin Check | TBM Now Available

15/01/2026

Think snapping a mole with your phone is enough?

Here’s why Total Body Mapping (TBM) is better:

📱 Phone pics have inconsistent lighting, angles, zoom, making it hard to compare over time.

📸 TBM uses same-angle, neutral-background imaging to reliably track changes in your skin.

It’s like going from a guess… to a system.

🩺 Get the clarity and accuracy your skin deserves.

📲 Book your TBM session today with our team at Sunstate.

11/01/2026

The new school year is almost here, and it’s a great time to book your child’s health check.

Our GPs offer support with:
🎒 Immunisations
📘 Routine check-ups
😌 Behavioural & emotional wellbeing
☀️ Skin checks after a summer outdoors

And remember, kids aged 12 & under are bulk billed for in-person GP consults between 8am - 5pm on weekdays.

📲 Book now before school starts! Book a Kids’ Check, Bulk Billed Appointments Available

06/01/2026

First time hearing about Total Body Mapping (TBM)?

Here’s what to expect when you book a session with us:

1️⃣ Our trained team will take TBM images, same angles, same lighting every time
2️⃣ You’ll have a full skin check with your GP
3️⃣ Your GP creates a clear plan for follow-up and explains what to watch for

✅ Privacy is respected
✅ Results are securely stored
✅ You’ll walk away with peace of mind

📲 Book your TBM + skin check session today.