University Health Practice

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that you are never too young to take bowel symptoms seriously 💙

While the risk of bowel cancer increases with age, cases in younger Australians are rising. Symptoms should never be ignored, no matter your age.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as:
▪ Blood in your stool
▪ Changes in bowel habits
▪ Ongoing abdominal pain
▪ Unexplained weight loss
▪ Persistent fatigue

Speak with your GP. Early investigation and prompt referral for further testing, including a colonoscopy where appropriate, can make a significant difference.

When detected early, bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers.

This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, know the signs, trust your instincts, and don’t delay speaking with your doctor.

On World Family Doctor Day, we recognise the role family doctors play at the heart of everyday healthcare.

This year's WONCA theme is “Compassionate Care in a Digital World.” It reflects a question every practice is working through right now: how to bring technology into primary care without losing what makes it primary care. The continuity. The trust. The understanding of a patient across years, not just visits.

Family doctors see more than presenting symptoms. They see histories, families, and patterns. That kind of care takes time to build and is worth protecting as the tools around it evolve.

To the 500+ GPs practising in Better Medical clinics across Australia, thank you for your hard work, resilience, and the invaluable care you provide to your patients and local communities every day.

📢 Important Notice – Monday 18 May | Due to water damage that occurred over the weekend, University Health Practice is unfortunately closed today.

At this stage, we do not have access to the building or our patient database while repairs and assessments are underway.

Online bookings are still available via our website: https://universityhealthpractice.com.au/

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. We will provide further updates as soon as possible.

Free RSV vaccines are now available at our clinic under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for:
• Australians aged 75 years and over
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 years and over

Eligible patients can now receive the RSV vaccine Arexvy® free of charge.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness, hospitalisation and severe complications in older adults.

Protect yourself this winter by staying up to date with vaccinations.