Next Practice Deakin

Next Practice Deakin Next Practice Deakin is a medical clinic dedicated to providing a new kind of care to all.

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Shree Vaka to Next Practice Deakin.Dr Vaka is an experienced GP who trained in the United ...
26/06/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Shree Vaka to Next Practice Deakin.

Dr Vaka is an experienced GP who trained in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia in 2016. She brings more than nine years’ experience in general practice and provides warm, holistic and evidence-based care.

Her areas of interest include women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, older persons’ health, mental health, palliative care and work-related health concerns including Workers’ Compensation.

Dr Vaka speaks Hindi, Telugu and Urdu.

Dr Vaka is available all day on Thursdays and Sundays, helping make care more accessible for people who find it difficult to attend during the working week.

Welcome to the team, Dr Vaka.

To book: https://deakin.nextpracticehealth.com/team/dr-shree-vaka

A proud moment for our team.On 17 June, our pharmacist Rachel Hill presented her research at the Canberra Health Annual ...
24/06/2026

A proud moment for our team.

On 17 June, our pharmacist Rachel Hill presented her research at the Canberra Health Annual Research Meeting (CHARM) — sharing the outcomes of the EAHOP study, which explored how a coordinated, multidisciplinary allied health model can improve care for older people in residential aged care.

The research shows that when pharmacists work closely with GPs, nurses, and other allied health professionals as a true team, patients receive safer, more personalised care. Better medicine management. Fewer adverse events. More accurate care planning.

It is a model we believe in deeply — and one that guides how we care for our own patients here in Deakin every day.

Congratulations, Rachel. We are so proud of your contribution to this important work.

Just a reminder, there are still spots available for our free webinar this Wednesday with Kate Reed, Nurse Practitioner ...
07/06/2026

Just a reminder, there are still spots available for our free webinar this Wednesday with Kate Reed, Nurse Practitioner at Next Practice Deakin.

If you work in aged care, community health or general practice, this is a great opportunity to learn practical approaches to supporting people living with serious illness, cancer or persistent pain.

Kate will share insights into recognising when palliative care can help, supporting symptom control and quality of life, and how a Nurse Practitioner can work alongside your team in community and residential aged care settings.

Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Register here: d59e1895-ebef-4b41-a300-18ee88903dc6@21ece606-0d2a-4fe2-a514-00e26526a226" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d59e1895-ebef-4b41-a300-18ee88903dc6@21ece606-0d2a-4fe2-a514-00e26526a226

We'd love to see you there.

The King’s Birthday public holiday is Monday 8 June, giving many Canberrans a long weekend. We hope you have a safe, cal...
07/06/2026

The King’s Birthday public holiday is Monday 8 June, giving many Canberrans a long weekend. We hope you have a safe, calm and restorative few days.

A few gentle health reminders for the weekend:
-keep warm and rest if you are unwell stay hydrated, especially if you are travelling or outdoors
-take regular medications as prescribed
-check in on family, friends or neighbours who may need support
-seek advice if symptoms are worrying, changing or not improving

If you are unsure what to do next and need health advice on Monday, our after-hours telehealth clinic will be operating on the public holiday.

Book here: https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/10748/next-practice-deakin-deakin-2600/doctors/loc/1/h/1/a/after-hours-telehealth

If symptoms are severe, urgent or rapidly worsening, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.

The Progress by Design report is now published, and we are proud to be featured in it.Produced by The George Institute f...
06/06/2026

The Progress by Design report is now published, and we are proud to be featured in it.

Produced by The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, and collaborators including Next Practice Deakin, the report draws on a national roundtable of clinicians, policymakers, consumers and researchers who have been building team-based models of care across Australia.

The central finding: the capability for genuine primary care reform already exists within the sector. What is missing is the system architecture and leadership to support it.

Next Practice Deakin is included as a case study, recognised for our approach to GP-led, genuinely team-based care built on shared purpose, trust, and a physical environment designed around the patient and the team rather than the individual practitioner.

This is the model of care we have believed in since we opened in 2021. It is good to see it reflected in the national conversation on primary care reform.

Read the full report: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-media/news/primary-care-reform-implementation-report

Supporting people through serious illness, cancer and persistent pain calls for knowledge, collaboration and compassiona...
05/06/2026

Supporting people through serious illness, cancer and persistent pain calls for knowledge, collaboration and compassionate care.

We're hosting a free educational webinar with Kate Reed, Nurse Practitioner at Next Practice Deakin, exploring practical ways to support people living with serious illness and complex care needs.

This session is open to aged care teams, community health providers, GPs and anyone who supports older people or people with serious illness.

Kate will cover:
- Recognising when palliative or supportive care may help
- Supporting symptom control, comfort and quality of life
- Working alongside families, carers, GPs and care teams
- How a Nurse Practitioner can support people in community and residential aged care settings

Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Register here: d59e1895-ebef-4b41-a300-18ee88903dc6@21ece606-0d2a-4fe2-a514-00e26526a226" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d59e1895-ebef-4b41-a300-18ee88903dc6@21ece606-0d2a-4fe2-a514-00e26526a226

We'd love you to join us.

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Suite 2, 4 Makin Place
Canberra, ACT
2600

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+61261855555

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