Sunstate Family Practice

08/12/2025

🎄 The holiday season can be a busy blur of food, fun, and family, but your health still matters.

Here are a few simple ways to stay well during the festive break:
🥗 Eat fresh foods where you can
💧 Stay hydrated - summer heat creeps up fast
🚶 Get moving, even a 15-minute walk helps
🧠 Make time to rest and reset
📞 Don’t delay health concerns - we’re still here if you need us

Take care of yourself and enjoy the season.

05/12/2025

Beards aren’t just for style this December, they’re for bowel cancer awareness.

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Australia, yet 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught early.

This Decembeard, we’re encouraging men to:

✔ Talk about symptoms like blood in stools or changes in bowel habits
✔ Stay up to date with screenings
✔ Speak to a GP about family history or risk factors

📲 Book your check. Grow your beard. Share the message.

27/11/2025

At Sunstate Family Practice, we are a private billing clinic, providing personalised, high-quality healthcare to our community.

However, we continue to bulk bill children aged 12 years and under for consultations from Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.

✨ Please note:
Additional costs may apply for vaccines and procedures.

🧸 We welcome new patients and offer a wide range of services to support every stage of life.

📲 Contact our friendly reception team to learn more or book online - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

26/11/2025

Not every mole is dangerous, but certain changes could point to something serious.

Here are 5 signs it’s time to see your GP for a skin check:

1️⃣ A mole that’s changing in size, shape or colour
2️⃣ A spot that looks different from the others
3️⃣ Any sore that doesn’t heal
4️⃣ Itchiness, bleeding, or pain in a mole
5️⃣ A new spot that appears after age 40

Skin cancer doesn’t always look alarming, but catching it early can make all the difference.

📅 When in doubt, get it checked. Your skin deserves expert care.

24/11/2025

It's our 1 year anniversary at Link Road!

24/11/2025

If you’ve never done Total Body Mapping (TBM) before, here’s what to expect:

📸 1. TBM Imaging
A trained staff member takes full-body photos in consistent lighting and angles to create a clear baseline.

👩⚕️ 2. Skin Check First
Your GP examines your skin with a dermatoscope and notes any spots to monitor.

📝 3. Your Plan
You’ll leave with a snapshot of your skin’s health and a clear plan for follow-up, if needed.

💬 Before You Come In:
• Skip fake tan and heavy makeup on areas being photographed
• Let us know about any modesty preferences - we respect your comfort
• Bring notes if you have any spots you're concerned about

TBP helps you and your GP monitor your skin accurately and confidently, no more guesswork or phone-photo confusion.

Book Your TBM Appointment | Call (07) 3207 7744

21/11/2025

When it comes to skin cancer, early detection saves lives, but how can you spot changes in moles and freckles you can’t even see?

Introducing Total Body Photography (TBP), now available at Sunstate Family Practice.

Whether you’ve had years of sun exposure, a family history of melanoma, or just lots of moles, TBM creates a high-quality, secure image baseline so your GP can:
✅ Spot changes early
✅ Track mole patterns over time
✅ Monitor areas you can’t easily check (like your back or scalp)

It’s a smarter, more precise way to keep your skin health in check.

📅 Book your TBM session alongside your next skin check - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

19/11/2025

Skin cancer prevention doesn’t stop at a single check, it’s about tracking changes over time.

That’s why Sunstate Family Practice now offers Total Body Mapping (TBM) alongside your skin check.

📸 TBM captures high-quality, full-body images in consistent lighting and angles, creating a reliable baseline your GP can compare over time.

Perfect if you:
✔️ Have lots of moles or freckles
✔️ Have fair skin or a history of sunburn
✔️ Want better tracking of spots on your back or scalp

Let’s take the guesswork out of skin checks and detect changes with precision.

📲 Ask about TBM when you book your skin check - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

17/11/2025

2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70.

This Skin Cancer Action Week, we’re urging you to take action, because early detection can save lives.

At Sunstate Family Practice, our GPs offer comprehensive skin checks to identify suspicious moles or lesions before they become dangerous.

🧴 Slip, slop, slap, and book your check.

☀️ Had lots of sun exposure?
☀️ Have fair skin or a family history of melanoma?
☀️ Noticed new or changing spots?

Now’s the time to act.

📲 Book your skin check today and protect your future health - https://sunstatefamilypractice.com.au/make-an-appointment/

15/10/2025

A MENOPAUSE HEALTH ASSESSMENT is available to all three stages: peri, meno or post menopause.

10/10/2025

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and you’re not alone.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re encouraging you to check in with yourself and your loved ones. Stress, anxiety, burnout, and low mood are more common than you think, and support is closer than you realise.

At Sunstate Family Practice, our GPs provide a safe, confidential space to talk about:

✔️ Mood changes or persistent sadness
✔️ Anxiety or racing thoughts
✔️ Trouble sleeping or eating
✔️ Feeling overwhelmed, numb, or disconnected

💬 If something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait. Let’s talk about it.

📲 Reach out. We’re here for you, with care that’s calm, human, and supportive.

03/10/2025