Important Patient Notice:
13/07/22
We are currently not taking on any new patients due to a doctor shortage. However we will take on family members of existing patients. You can call to make this appointment if this applies to you. Dr Rowena Giard also takes on new Cosmetic patients.
12/05/2022
As of the 30th June 2022 Dr Kate Mellowes will be leaving Pittwater Family Practice to take a well-deserved travelling adventure. Kate has been with us for 22 years and will be sadly missed by the staff and all her patients.
Join us in wishing Dr Kate Mellowes all the best for the future! We are in the process of trying to hire another female doctor and will keep you updated when this happens but there is a current shortage of doctors.
02/05/2022
It you haven’t already booked in for your flu vaccine, we have some appointments still available, go to our web page to book or give the practice a call.
We are no longer administering Covid-19 vaccines as we have decided to focus on the flu vaccine campaign and preventative medicine. You can get your booster from one of the local pharmacies.
16/3/2022
We are a accredited Yellow fever practice. The good news is with travel recommencing you will need the Yellow Fever vaccine to go to specific countries. We are happy to announce we have Yellow Fever vaccines back in stock. So speak to the receptionist about booking it in if you require it.
Managing Covid -19 at home
This guide is for people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have mild to moderate symptoms.
https://gppracticeessentials.com.au/toolkits/about-this-guide/
8/11/2021
How to access your Covid Vaccine Certificate
We can provide you with a Covid Vaccine Immunisations Statement if you were vaccinated with us, however is not an Official Government Document and you will still need your official Covid certificate issued by the Government.
See the links below with information on how to access your official Covid vaccine certificate.
https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/mhr-proof-of-vaccinations
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/how-get-proof
You can also call the Australian Immunisation Register and they can post you out a copy of your certificate.
Telehealth
Live Life Get Active is a registered health promotion charity focused on health, fitness and wellness. Sydney North Health Network is pleased to be able to offer 3 months of free online access to their health and wellbeing program to those who live or work in the Northern Sydney region.
- Cosmetics
Did you know that Doctor Rowena Giard performs cosmetics at Pittwater Family Practice. See the Cosmetics page for more details or ring the practice.
- Online Bookings
Did you know that you can now book your appointments with us online? Here’s a quick video to show you how it all works:
You can download the HotDoc app simply by clicking on the following link: https://goo.gl/xMTyvH
Vaccinations
Do you know when your last Tetanus vaccine was?
Did you know that if you are aged between 70 and 79 years of age, you may be eligible for a free vaccine to prevent shingles?
If you are over 65 years of age, have you had your Pneumococcal vaccine?
Do you feel you or any family members missed vaccines at school?
The NSW government has recently provided funding for anyone under 20 years of age to “catch up” any vaccination they may have missed from the NSW childhood immunisations schedule.
Please chat to your doctor at your next consultation to ensure you are protected.