GP East

Links 
Below are links to websites and resources that may assist you in your health needs 

COVID VACCINE

General 
https://www.nationalasthma.org.au - National Asthma Council Australia (Management plans)
https://www.cancer.org.au -  Cancer Council of Australia
https://www.coeliac.org.au - Coeliac resources and testing
https://www.fpnsw.org.au/international/ - Family Planning (Clinics and Resources)
https://diabetesnsw.com.au - Diabetes (Resources for patients and carers)
http://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au - SMART recovery (resources for addiction; alcohol, drugs, gambling)
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au - The Heart Foundation (Heart health and Research)
https://www.mdfoundation.com.au - Macular Disease (Blindness and risks)
https://thyroidfoundation.org.au - Australian Thyroid Foundation
https://www.acon.org.au - HIV prevention and support, LGBTQ health        
www.safetyandquality.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Top-tips-safe-care_web-version.pdf  - Safety and quality in Health care 
 https://www.1800respect.org.au/   -  1800 respect - Sexual assault and domestic violence         
 https://www.nabs.org.au/ - National Auslan interpreter booking service                                                                                   
Children Health 
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Publications/nsw-immunisation-schedule.pdf - Children Immunisation Schedule (Age, disease, vaccine) 
http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au - Sydney Children's Hospital 
https://www.treatbedwetting.com.au - Bedwetting (Resources and Advice)
https://raisingchildren.net.au - Raising Children Network 

Men's Health 
https://www.healthymale.org.au - Healthy Male/ Andrology Australia (resources and education) 
https://www.thedramadownunder.info/introduction/ - STI clinics and information

Women's Health
https://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au - Breast Screening (Mammograms) 
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au - Breastfeeding (information and resources) 
https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/health-checks/cervical-screening-test - Cervical Screening Test 
https://www.continence.org.au - Bladder and Bowel Health information 

Mental Health 

https://www.lifeline.org.au - Life Line (24 hour support and help line) 
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.html - Beyond Blue 
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au - Black Dog Institute 
https://www.mycompass.org.au/Account/Register - Interactive Self - help service (BlackDog Institute) 
http://au.reachout.com - Reach Out 
https://thiswayup.org.au  - This Way Up (Online courses to treat depression, anxiety, OCD etc.) 

Travel Health 
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ - Travel Health (Destinations and staying safe) 
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-quaranti-inde... - Department of Health Travel health information 

Multicultural 
https://www.nps.org.au/translated-info - Translated medical information 
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/other-languages - Breastfeeding information in multiple languages 
https://www.tisnational.gov.au/en/Non-English-speakers - Government translating online service 
https://healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/ - Translated health information 
 

The Coronavirus Pandemic – Limiting your time in the waiting room at Gp East and phone consultations

LATEST COVID VACCINE INFORMATION IN OUR BLOG AND LINKS

We need to continue to be vigilant in our fight against Coronavirus. The latest Delta outbreak is a major challenge . 

Vaccination for all is essential .
We prefer for consultations to be via Telehealth, except if a face to face consult is essential eg child vaccinations or if a physical examination is essential . We can also do video calls if needed. 

Measures such as social distancing , frequent hand washing and wearing masks are important for preventing outbreaks. We have removed some chairs in our waiting room and there is space outside to wait if desired. Most of our COVID vaccinations will be done outside. 


It is very important to isolate and have a COVID test if you have any COVID symptoms especially cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever or other respiratory symptoms.

Older people and people with chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, hypertension and cancer are at higher risk of the more severe forms of the illness.
Do not come to the practice if you have any COVID symptoms . We can arrange a telehealth appointment to discuss your management . 


Our staff may be wearing protective equipment such as masks. Please do not be alarmed, we are aiming to stay well so as to be able to continue to provide you with health services throughout the Coronavirus outbreak.

Just to remind you, please call in advance if you have cough, fever, shortness of breath or any upper respiratory symptoms.. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation.

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If  you have respiratory symptoms please book a telehealth appointment. Cost will be Private billing $85 - $130 depending on time taken.The normal medicare rebate will apply.  Limited bulk billing is available under specific Medicare criteria (not everyone will be eligible). We are offering this option to  patients who are normally bulk billed ; ie Pensioners.

If you have an existing appointment you wish to convert to a phone appointment, please do give our receptionists a call -93136566.   , .

If you have general questions about the latest on Coronavirus, please visit the Healthdirect or NSW heath websites or call the Healthdirect Coronavirus hotline on 1800 022 222.

 http://www.healthdirect.gov.au