When was the last time you had your eyes tested? October 1, 2026 - World Sight Day on 8 October reminds us all to Love Your Eyes. Regular eye health checks can detect conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration before they impact your vision. Talk to your doctor or a local optometrist about keeping your vision sharp and healthy. Sponsored globally by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Read More
Mental Health Month October 1, 2026 - Mental health is just as important as physical health, and this October we celebrate Mental Health Month across Australia. This year's national theme is Together We Thrive, reminding us to check in on our friends, families, and ourselves. If you or a loved one are finding things tough, our compassionate team of GPs is here to listen and help connect you with local mental health pathways and support services. Spearhead Organisation: Access resources via Mental Health Australia. Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. September 30, 2026 - In Australia, 56 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day. Early detection remains your best defence. If you are due for a routine screening or notice any unusual changes, please don't wait. Book a private consultation with one of our general practitioners today to discuss your health check options. Read More
Thank you x 2, Bungendore! July 16, 2026 - We want to say a massive thank you to our incredible community for your ongoing support. Every time you purchase and wear a mask in our reception area, you help keep the most vulnerable people in our community safe. Even better, every single dollar raised from these mask sales is donated directly to charity. Thanks to your generosity, we have just wrapped up our latest donation round! We are thrilled to share that we have donated: $900 to the local… Read More
Farewell, Dr Chris! June 11, 2026 - It is with mixed emotions that we share some bittersweet news with our community. Our wonderful Dr Chris will be leaving the practice in early July to take on an exciting new career opportunity. We are incredibly sad to see him go, but we are also immensely proud and thrilled for him as he enters this next chapter. We thank him for the exceptional care, dedication, and warmth he has given to all of his patients and colleagues during his… Read More
Clear Facts on Free Boostrix (Whooping Cough) Vaccines! May 21, 2026 - You might have recently seen news in the media about free Boostrix (Whooping Cough / Tetanus / Diphtheria) vaccinations. We know there is some confusion about who qualifies, so we want to clear it up for our Bungendore community! While the vaccine is highly recommended for everyone, it is only fully funded (free) for specific groups under the National Immunisation Program and NSW Health guidelines. Who CAN get the Boostrix vaccine for free? *Pregnant Women: Free during every pregnancy (ideally… Read More