Monbulk Family Clinic

25 years serving our community! 🎉

Last month Monbulk Family Clinic celebrated its 25th Anniversary. We are so thankful for the support of our community throughout the years. Here's to the next 25! ❤️

Right now, 57 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

This August, our team is taking part in Step Up to Breast Cancer for the mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and loves ones who are impacted by this devastating disease.

We are doing this to raise funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support vital breast cancer research to help save lives.

Click on the link to make a donation and support our challenge: https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/monbulkselbyandkallistamedicalclinics

Thank you for your support.

Help us continue to improve our services by completing our online Patient Feedback Survey. 💙

These surveys are completely anonymous and allow you to reflect on your most recent experiences with us, providing us with detailed feedback about the areas which we can improve in.

Find the survey on the 'Contact' page of our website of by following the link below: https://forms.gle/jL37pR6kF9NCW2kh8

We thank you in advance for helping improve Monbulk Family Clinic.🥰

We hope everyone has a happy and relaxing Easter break.🐣

Please note that our clinic will be closed over the long weekend, only opening on Easter Saturday from 9am-12pm with normal opening hours resuming from Tuesday 2nd of April. 💙

Happy International Women's Day! 💐

We are so thankful to have such an incredible team of women at Monbulk Family Clinic! Their hard work, passion and dedication are shining lights in our community. Thank you ❤️

Due to an extreme fire danger rating today and the possibility of severe weather we will be monitoring conditions throughout the day to ensure the continued safety of patients and staff!

If we have to close earlier than normal, we will notify (via SMS), any patients that need to be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding 💙

🔔 JANUARY NEWSLETTER! 📰
Find out what's news at Monbulk Family Clinic this month.

In this months issue:
💙 Learn about our three new registrars coming in February 2024.
💙 A reminder about Children's Asthma Action Plans.
💙 Get to know Dr Jade Chan.
💙 Find out about our new and improved phone answering system.
✚ many more important practice updates.

View and download this months newsletter via our website or pick up a physical copy at reception: https://www.monbulkfamilyclinic.com.au/news/january-2024-newsletter

Monbulk Family Clinic will be CLOSED tomorrow, Jan 26th, for the Australia Day public holiday! 🇦🇺

We hope our community enjoys a peaceful long weekend with family and friends. 🦘

The clinic will reopen on Saturday morning, Jan 27th, at 9am. Bookings can be made online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/monbulk-VIC-3793/monbulk-family-clinic/doctors

🚑 For urgent healthcare needs, please call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

👋 Introducing Dr Jade Chan, a GP registrar who will continue her GP training at Monbulk Family Clinic from Feb 5th!

Jade graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical School, and since graduating has worked at Eastern Health and Western Health. She is currently completing a further Certificate of Women's Health. Whilst undertaking training in multiple disciplines, she developed special interest in;
- Women's Health
- Children's Health
- Chronic Disease Management

Outside of medicine she enjoys sewing, nature walks and spending time with her loved ones. 🏡

📅 Dr Jade Chan will begin consulting from Monbulk Family Clinic from Feb 5th, 2024. You can book an appointment with her by calling our friendly reception team on (03) 9752 1455.

👋 Introducing Dr Blake Perry, a GP registrar who will continue his GP training at Monbulk Family Clinic from Feb 5th!

Blake graduated from Monash University in 2020 and since graduating has worked throughout Gippsland, Alfred Health and Eastern Health. Whilst undertaking training in multiple disciplines, he developed interest in a broad range of General Practice specialties.

Outside of work he enjoys hiking, gardening and triathlon training. 🚴‍♂️

📅 Dr Blake Perry will begin consulting from Monbulk Family Clinic from Feb 5th, 2024. You can book an appointment with him by calling our friendly reception team on (03) 9752 1455.

Important information for patients that may have appointments at our Selby clinic in the coming days! 💙

WE ARE STILL OPEN! ♥️
Despite stormy weather conditions over the past few days, Selby Family Clinic remains open.

⛔️ Please be aware that some roads in the surrounding area remain closed or are operating under reduced speed/traffic management rules due to landslides. Please plan ahead and ensure you leave extra time to get to your appointments.

More information on this issue can be found using the following links: https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Help protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this summer holidays by being well prepared to keep mosquitos away.💙

🦟Check if your accomodation is mosquito proof or can be mosquito proofed with fly screen doors on tents etc.

🦟Pack mosquito repellent and apply as per instructions.

🦟Wear long, loose fitting clothing when the mosquitos are out (especially around dawn and dusk).

For more information see the link below: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/mosquitoes-protect-your-holiday-checklist?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebookinstagram&utm_campaign=Mosquito_Illness&utm_content=Prevention_holiday&fbclid=IwAR0RqhtBvTG46Vl5qhjjJSvteVrNPD8lZKbF-nRojZGAalZtAr9Rz6LRS2E

As summer continues and the likelihood of extreme heat days increases, it's important to prepare early to protect the health of yourself and your family:

☀️ Stay well hydrated.
☀️ Have a plan for checking in with family, friends and neighbours (especially those more vulnerable to heat related illness such as; children, over 65's, pregnant people and those with chronic health conditions).
☀️ Monitor heatwave warnings and weather forecasts in your area.
☀️ Seek shade and cooler inside areas on extreme heat days.

For more information on how to prepare for extreme heat days, visit: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/environmental-health/extreme-heat-and-heatwaves

Happy New Year! Our team would like to thank you for all of your kindness and support throughout 2023 💙 May 2024 bring all of our community joy, peace and good health 🎉

A reminder that we are CLOSED today! Normal operating hours resume tomorrow, Jan 2nd, 2024.

🚑For urgent healthcare needs, please call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Monbulk Family Clinic will be open during the Christmas period except for the public holidays, with normal opening hours resuming from Wednesday the 27th of December. 🎄

📲 A reminder that even when we are closed you can book online via our convenient online booking system. Visit: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/monbulk-VIC-3793/monbulk-family-clinic/doctors

🚑 For urgent healthcare needs, please call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

For all of our patients who visit us across our multiple clinic locations - Selby Family Clinic are excited to welcome Dr Anna Church to their consulting team in August.🥳

🥳 We are excited to introduce our new registrar Dr Anna Church. Anna will be consulting full time at Selby Family Clinic from August 7th, 2023. 🥳

Anna is an enthusiastic doctor who is excited about her career in General Practice. She has worked in the Eastern Health hospital network since graduating; in a wide variety of specialities including paediatrics, women's health, geriatrics, orthopaedics & cardiology. Outside of work, she enjoys horse riding, cycling and spending time with her partner, family and friends.

A reminder that from July 1st Monbulk Family Clinic will be switching to HotDoc payments for all Telehealth and Isolation Clinic appointments.

✅ Booking Online
When you book an appointment for a telehealth consultation online or via the HotDoc app:
- You will see the estimated cost of your appointment.
- You will then be asked to add a new payment method or use an existing stored card.
- You can then proceed to confirm your appointment.

✅ Booking with Reception
When you book a telehealth or isolation clinic appointment over the phone with our reception team:
- You will be sent an automatic message from HotDoc asking to provide a payment method to confirm your booking.
- The message may come as an SMS, Email or HotDoc App notification.
- The message will contain your appointment details and a request you to securely enter your card details through HotDoc.
- Upon entering your payment details your appointment will be confirmed.

⚠️ Your card won't be charged until after your appointment and card details are never visible to HotDoc or our practice.

From the 1st of July 2023, Monbulk Family Clinic will be transitioning to online payments, via HotDoc, for all telehealth and isolation clinic consultations.

❓What does this mean?
- Your credit card details will be required to secure your telehealth appointment (similar to booking a hotel room).

❓When will I be charged?
- Upon completion of your appointment, your nominated payment method will be charged for your consult. Note: There will be no charges made before your appointment time.

Want more information? Watch the following HotDoc video and stay tuned for more information on our socials over the coming weeks:

HotDoc Payments Privacy & Security Explainer This is "HotDoc Payments Privacy & Security Explainer" by HotDoc on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Monbulk Family Clinic will be closed tomorrow for the King's Birthday Public Holiday! 👑

Our clinic will reopen on Tuesday, the 13th of June under normal operating hours.

📱 Even when we are closed you can book online via our convenient online booking system. Visit: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/monbulk-VIC-3793/monbulk-family-clinic/doctors

🚑 For urgent healthcare needs, please call 000 or go to your nearest emergency apartment.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Today, on World Family Doctor Day we would like to take a moment to thank all of the hard working doctors that consult at Monbulk Family Clinic. 💙

Their tireless dedication, compassion and support is appreciated by all of our staff and the Monbulk community! 💐

Today is International Nurses Day 👩‍⚕️
We are constantly grateful for the amazing work and support of the Monbulk Family Clinic nursing team. From triage and immunisations to wound care and emergencies, our nurses provide outstanding care to our community. Thank you for all of your ongoing hard work and support. 💐💙

Today is International Receptionists Day 💙
We wanted to take a moment to thank our reception and admin team for the great work they do in providing assistance and care to our community. Not only do they offer a friendly welcome to all of our patients but they ensure that everything in the clinic continues to run smoothly.
Thank you for all of your ongoing commitment and hard work. 💐🥇

We are CLOSED today, April 25th, for Anzac Day. 💙

The clinic will reopen at 8:45am on Wednesday 26th of April.
*After hours details are available on our website.

We will remember them, lest we forget. 🌺

A reminder that we will be operating with reduced services on Monday 24th of April and CLOSED on Tuesday 25th April for Anzac Day! * After hours details are available on our website.

We hope that our community enjoys the day with friends and family.
Lest we forget! 🌺

Want to join our friendly Reception Team? 💙

We are currently looking for friendly, well presented, dedicated people to provide excellent customer services across our three clinics.
- Part time positions, 2-3 days per week.
- Experience preferred but not essential.

For more information and to apply click the link below:
https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0646a6a38a662a06&from=mobRdr&prevUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fau.indeed.com%2Fm%2Fjobs%3Fq%3Dmedical%2Breception%26l%3DMelbourne%2BVIC%26from%3DsearchOnHP%26jlid%3Ddd616958bd9ddc12%26forceLocation%3D-1%26start%3D40%26pp%3DgQAuAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB-K6oXQBCAQEBEg095KpyapMXGfMpxJhQ2UKw89hCY33dzhzbEFQiSHJc6Gr1-q7r2evnY2SY2jEbbjS1xmB9R5VKJ30boWG8AAA&utm_source=%2Fm%2F&utm_medium=redir&utm_campaign=dt

We wish Dr Dushyanthi Blanchard and her partner the best of luck as they eagerly await the birth of their first child! 👶
Dr Dushy is currently on maternity leave and is expected to return to the clinic later in 2023 after enjoying some time off with her new little family. 💙

Welcome to Monbulk Family Clinic Dr Jenni (Yenni) Ratten! 💙

We are excited to welcome our new registrar, starting at Monbulk Family Clinic on Feb 6th 2023. You can read more about Dr Ratten and her journey into medicine on our website.

https://www.monbulkfamilyclinic.com.au/jenni-ratten.html

We are closed today for the Australia Day public holiday!
Reopening tomorrow, Friday 27th Jan 2023 at 8:45am 💛

Remember to call 000 in an emergency or nurse-on-call (1300 60 60 24) for other health advice today. Or visit our website for after hours information.

With Melbourne's recent hot summer days it is important to remind ourselves of the precautions we must take in order to protect our skin this summer! ☀️

- Wear sun protective clothing
- Apply SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen and reapply every 2hrs
- Wear a hat, preferably wide brim or legionnaire
- Seek shade when available
- Wear sunglasses

Should you have any concerns about the current state of your skin remember that you can book a Skin Check appointment with your doctor. Your skin is your largest organ, look after it. 🌞

Effective treatments to reduce hospitalisation from COVID-19, taken as tablets or capsules at home, are now available for people in select high-risk groups. All treatment must be commenced within 5 days of symptom onset, or as soon as possible if you have no symptoms but test positive.

Therefore, if you have COVID-19 and are in a high risk group that is eligible for oral antivirals please call reception and let us know as soon as possible so that we can arrange a telephone consult with your GP to discuss further.

For more information and to check if you are eligible visit: 💻 www.health.gov.au/oral-treatments