Alfords Point Medical Practice

Alfords Point Medical Practice Alfords Point Medical Practice was established in 1988 and provides comprehensive medical care to families in the local area.

The practice is fully accredited by GPA, General Practice Australia.

10/06/2026

Doing the bowel cancer screening test is:

✔️ Quick
✔️ Easy
✔️ Potentially lifesaving.

Yet only 2 in 5 people in NSW are reported to return their kit.

June is and we’re encouraging you to make your health a priority and do the test.

Free kits are sent to people aged 50-74 in NSW every 2 years. Plus, if you’re aged 45-49, you can request a kit now.

10/06/2026

14,904 Australian are told they have bowel cancer each year.

Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer:

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding (Bright red or very dark blood should never be ignored)
Obvious change in your bowel habit.
Weight loss you can’t explain.
Extreme tiredness for no reason.
Lump or swelling in your abdomen.

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more, because when diagnosed early almost 99 percent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

For a full list of possible bowel cancer signs and symptoms for adults of all ages visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/symptoms

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Please like and share this post with your family, friends and networks to help save lives.

10/06/2026

Bowel cancer affects men and women of all ages.

Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer:

Blood in your poo.
Obvious change in your bowel habit (Such as looser, more diarrhoea-like poo, constipation, or going to the toilet more often, or trying to go – irregularity in someone whose bowel habits have previously been regular. A change in shape or appearance of your poo, for example, narrower poos than usual or mucus in poo).
Weight loss you can’t explain.
Extreme tiredness for no reason.
Lump or swelling in your abdomen.

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more, because when diagnosed early almost 99 percent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

For a full list of possible bowel cancer signs and symptoms for adults of all ages visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/symptoms

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Please like and share this post with your family, friends and networks to help save lives.

10/06/2026

Bowel cancer is the second deadliest in Australia.

Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer:

Blood in your poo.
Obvious change in your bowel habit.
Weight loss you can’t explain (Unexplained anaemia - a low red blood count causing tiredness, weakness or weight loss).
Extreme tiredness for no reason.
Lump or swelling in your abdomen.

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more, because when diagnosed early almost 99 percent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

For a full list of possible bowel cancer signs and symptoms for adults of all ages visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/symptoms

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Please like and share this post with your family, friends and networks to help save lives.

10/06/2026

The life-time risk of a bowel cancer diagnosis is 1 in 16 persons.

Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer:

Blood in your poo.
Obvious change in your bowel habit.
Weight loss you can’t explain.
Extreme tiredness for no reason (Unexplained anaemia - a low red blood count causing tiredness, weakness or weight loss).
Lump or swelling in your abdomen.

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more, because when diagnosed early almost 99 percent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

For a full list of possible bowel cancer signs and symptoms for adults of all ages visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/symptoms

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Please like and share this post with your family, friends and networks to help save lives.

10/06/2026

99% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully when detected in the earliest stage.

Know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer:

Blood in your poo.
Obvious change in your bowel habit.
Weight loss you can’t explain.
Extreme tiredness for no reason.
Lump of swelling in your abdomen (Pain or a lump in the a**s or re**um. Abdominal pain or swelling).

Not everyone experiences symptoms, particularly in the early stages of bowel cancer.

Don’t delay in talking to your GP if you are experiencing any of the described symptoms for two weeks or more.

Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding is not normal and should never be ignored.

For a full list of possible bowel cancer signs and symptoms for adults of all ages visit bowelcanceraustralia.org/symptoms

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Please like and share this post with your family, friends and networks to help save lives.

10/06/2026

All young people from 2 to 17 years of age in NSW are now eligible for the free nasal spray flu vaccine.

The nasal spray flu vaccine is gentle, painless and available for free for a limited time at GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) and pharmacies.

Many GPs and AMSs are likely to have exhausted their supply by 5 June, but some may have a small allocation of stock available until the 10 July. We recommend parents and carers to call ahead to check with their provider.

Funding for the expanded free nasal spray flu vaccine program in pharmacies has been expanded by another 10,000 doses, which is expected to run out around Thursday 11 June. Families are encouraged to book in as soon as possible before the allocation runs out.

The nasal spray flu vaccine is available for purchase after this date.

We recommend parents and carers call ahead to check availability with their provider. Families are encouraged to book in as soon as possible before the allocation runs out.

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness.

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/families_and_individuals.aspx

The yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and over.

Book your family's flu vaccine today: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine

27/05/2026

Unsure which winter vaccines you’re eligible for? Here’s what you need to know.

You may be eligible for free winter vaccines to help protect against flu, COVID 19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV):
✅ Flu vaccine – free for people 65 years and over
✅ COVID 19 vaccine – free for everyone, no Medicare card needed
✅ RSV vaccine – free for:
🔹people 75 years and over.
🔹Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over.

Staying up to date with your vaccinations can help reduce the risk of serious illness this winter.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

06/05/2026

Are you pregnant and due for your Cervical Screening Test? 🤰

Cervical screening can be done safely as part of your routine pregnancy care.

To mark , we encourage you to speak to your midwife about getting tested.

Prevent cervical cancer and stay healthy for you and your family by doing the Test. 💜

16/04/2026

We don't always have the words to describe how we're feeling, and that's OK.

When someone says “I don’t know,” they may be telling you they need safety, rather than solutions. Staying with them during moments of uncertainty can make a big difference.

Address

60 Coachwood Crescent, Alfords Point
Illawong, NSW
2234

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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