Achieve Your Health Goals with Expert Weight Management Support Weight is about more than just diet and exercise – it’s about finding a sustainable, healthy approach that works for you. With over 67% of Australian adults classified as overweight or obese (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2023), expert support can make all the difference. … Read more
Blackburn Clinic is a Licensed Travel Vaccination Centre, enabling GPs to provide a range of travel resources, advice and vaccines including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Meningococcal, Polio and Tetanus, and travel vaccination certificates (Yellow Books). Please see the LINKS page for further information about travel medicine. If you have booked a Travel Medicine consultation, please … Read more
The Australian Department of Health recommends that this health assessment “is for a patient who, in the clinical judgement of the medical practitioner and based on the identification of a specific risk factor, is at risk of developing a chronic disease. A health assessment at this stage of life can assist patients to make the necessary lifestyle … Read more
We have a ‘1st dose’ Shingles vaccine clinic on Saturday 22 March 2025. This will be our final ‘1st dose’ clinic until Spring. We will automatically reserve your 2nd dose once you’ve received Dose 1. You will be notified of the date and time of your 2nd dose booking. ELIGIBILITY for the 2-dose course of Shingrix®, given 2-6 months apart in … Read more
Pictured are our Iron Infusion team Drs Kong, Ashdown and Rametta. All GPs at Blackburn Clinic can refer eligible patients (with iron deficiency anaemia) for on-site infusion. Dr Kong, Dr Ashdown and Dr Rametta perform these appointments but all Blackburn Clinic GPs can authorise the service for their patients where medically appropriate. This model offers … Read more
Flu Vaccinations FLU CLINICS for 2025 are now open for bookings. The Department of Health 2025 flu season advice is below. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over, but only the categories below are eligible for free influenza vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP): ages 6 months to less … Read more
To provide you with optimum protection, the most current COVID-19 vaccines are available at Blackburn Clinic (subject to stock availability). A booster provides protection against serious illness from COVID-19. Covid vaccination guidelines for 2025: 75 years and olderRecommended every 6 months. 65-74 yearsRecommended at least every 12 months, but can receive every six months. Talk … Read more
A preventative philosophy that aims to identify risks and put strategies in place to prevent ill health. Health Checks are an inclusive in-depth check suitable for all patients aged 35-65 years. This gender inclusive whole body checkup comprises a heart risk evaluation and ECG, respiratory assessment, diabetes check, lung function test, skin cancer check, eye … Read more
Visits solely for scheduled childhood immunisations will be bulk-billed (Mon – Fri, during 8am – 6pm). General Practitioners and the nursing team keep up to date with the latest changes to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). All childhood immunisations administered at Blackburn Clinic are uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) to assist with family … Read more
Your GP can assist with asthma diagnosis, management and education. Book Online Ph: (03) 9875 1123