A comprehensive health check is recommended for all people aged 45-49 and yearly health check for those aged 75 and above to identify any health issues and optimise quality of life.
Areas assessed may include but are not limited to lifestyle, mobility, medication, nutrition, exercise, safety in the home, care arrangements and support networks
Our mission is to ensure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the greater Townsville region have access to culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care through us.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Children’ immunisations and
Health Assessments
Immunisation protects against a range of preventable diseases and infections.
Childhood immunisations and catch up immunisations are provided. 4-year-old health assessments are also performed.
We have a qualified Skin Cancer Doctor who can do full body skin checks and follow up with surgical removal of any skin lesion if necessary.
Skin Cancer Clinic
Chronic Disease and GP Managed Care Plans
Comprehensive and individualised care plan can ensure that all aspects of chronic disease are managed including goals to achieve optimal health.
Chronic conditions viz diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, arthritis and Asthma that require multidisciplinary approach are managed with the help of a care plan and team care arrangements. Please ask your doctor if you are eligible for a care plan.
It is important to be aware of the latest WHO (World Health Organisation) recommendations for travel to any part of the world.
Travel medicine has a focus on health promotion and may include travel vaccinations, up to date travel information, malaria prevention, education and awareness of the local culture or region to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Travel Vaccinations
Men’s Health
Men’s healthcare involve the prevention and early detection of common medical conditions that affect men in their lifetime
This includes prostate screening, blood pressure checks, family planning options and sexual health.
Women’s healthcare may include but is not limited to regular PAP screening, breast checks, referral for mammography, family planning options, fertility counselling, management of menopause and antenatal/postnatal care.
Lifestyle modification plays an important role in disease prevention and maintenance of optimum health.
Women’s Health
Mental Health
A holistic approach to healthcare is important including physical, social, spiritual and mental health.
ental health care may include but is not limited to medication management, regular counselling, referral to Psychiatrists and Psychologists as well as preparation of GP mental health treatment plans.
Some occupations have increased risk of injury or illness, and we aim to ensure that high standards of health and safety at work are maintained.
Occupational medicine may include but is not limited to treatment, management and prevention of injuries, return to work planning, pre-employment medicals and Work Cover consultations.
Occupational Health/Workers Consultations
Drivers Licence Medical
We do regular medical examination for licence renewals and yearly medical reviews for those with chronic diseases like diabetes for both private and commercial licences.
Air conduction hearing tests are done separately or as a part of a comprehensive medical examination.
Audiology (Hearing Tests)
Aural Health (ear syringing)
Regular ear check is advised and we remove the excess wax by syringing or ear suction requiring the use of operating microscope and microinspection of tympanic membrane.
Wax buildup and blockage of the ear canal can lead to infection, hearing impairment and vertigo.