King Street Medical Clinic

25/09/2025

Our clinic is closed on Friday 26th September for the Grand Final Public Holiday. We will reopen on Monday 29th September.

In the event of an emergency dial 000 or visit your closest emergency department.

Urgent Care is available at the Urgent Care Clinic on 3 Banyan Street, Warrnambool (Monday-Sunday 9:30am-9:30pm) OR call My Emergency Doctor on 1800 00 114.

23/09/2025

The Victorian Pill Testing Service recently tested two different blue tablets, both with ‘M’ stamped on one side and ‘30’ on the other. One contained N-desethyl isotonitazene and the other contained protonitazene.

Nitazenes can cause life-threatening effects in very small amounts, sometimes 100–200 times stronger than he**in.

‘M30’ tablets are often sold as oxycodone, but no oxycodone with these markings is registered in Australia. Tablets with ‘M30’ are likely counterfeit.

Signs of opioid toxicity to look out for include breathing slowly and reduced consciousness (meaning someone is hard to wake up). In some cases, there may also be tiny pupils.

If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).

Learn more about this Alert, including how to access free naloxone to reverse opioid overdose, and where to access support services: https://go.vic.gov.au/3Vsj0cG

18/09/2025

💚 Western District Food Share 💚
Administration super stars Jess and Jessica dropping off donations to our food drive for the Western District Food Share. Currently they need donations of rice, pasta and 2 minute noodles.

15/09/2025

🩷 Go pink in October 🩷

King Street Medical Clinic will be raising funds all month long for breast cancer awareness. In clinic we will have a cookies, pins and keyrings available all month long and we will release the date of our special bake sale soon.

https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/kingstreetmedicalclinic/pink-ribbon-breakfast

12/09/2025

🍓 Reminder 🍓

We have our collection basket available in clinic to make donations to Western District Food Share. They're currently seeking donations of rice and 2 minute noodles. Please see our post below for other donation ideas.

Have a fabulous weekend,
The team at King Street Medical Clinic

🍎 Community post 🥑

King Street Medical Clinic are happy to announce that we are now taking donations for the Western District Food Share. This is a local cause that we care about and we are excited to have a donation station readily available for patients and staff to make their donations.

Most needed food donations:
UHT Milk, Pasta, Rice, Healthy Cereals, Breakfast Spreads, Tin vegetables/fruit/tomatoes/tuna/soup.

If any patients need help bringing their donations into the clinic, please call ahead and staff can assist with bringing it in.

Best Wishes,
The team at King Street Medical Clinic

10/09/2025

💛 Ask R U OK? ANY day💛

Your King Street Medical Clinic team are here with some important reminders for the community on today, R U OK? Day.

1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage Action
4. Check in

You can see detailed descriptions on our photos and examples of how to ask those important questions. Mental Health matters. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support, call Triple Zero (000).

You can also seek support from your GP. Or one of these support services (24/7 support via links below).
-Lifeline 13 11 44- lifeline.org.au
-Beyond Blue- 1300 224 636- beyondblue.org.au
-Su***de Call back Service- 1300 659 467- suicidecallbackservice.org.au

10/09/2025

Help change the narrative.

https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/world-suicide-prevention-day/

05/09/2025

“Heart disease often goes unrecognised or under appreciated for Women. It’s important to prioritise your heart health and keep up to date with health checks to pick up any early signs of concern”.

An incredibly important women’s health tip from our GP, Dr Surinder Singh who is passionate about heart health.

The Heart Foundation website is a fantastic website with lots of information about heart health. On the website you can find information about heart healthy foods, staying active with heart disease, signs of heart disease in women, tips on improving your heart health and information to support those with heart health issues.

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/what-women-need-to-know-about-heart-health

https://www.heartfoundation.org.au

04/09/2025

Dorevitch Pathology has a NEW Warrnambool Pathology Collection Centre located at Gateway Plaza. Near Chemist Warehouse and the food court - Shop 1029, 154 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool VIC 3280.

04/09/2025

Today's women's health tip is bought to you by another one of our lovely practice nurses, Linda McPherson.

"Being healthy involves looking after yourself with nourishing food, sunshine, exercise and spending time with those you love"

We've included a link below to Jean Hailes which highlights the importance of walking and it's positive impact on your heart health.

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/news/walk-your-way-to-a-healthier-heart

26/05/2025

To help streamline care with your medical team please consider registering for MyMedicare, its quick and easy to do just follow the below guide or ask the lovely receptionists for a form when at your next appointment.