Praxis Medical

02/11/2026

It’s Movember and between all of us, we can’t grow many moustaches. So we’ve taken matters into our own hands. Pull a mo out of the jar and wear it!

There’s a reason behind the questionable facial hair. Movember is about raising awareness of men’s health, and we know plenty of blokes put off appointments, brush aside symptoms or feel they just need to crack on.

Today, we’re keeping it light. No lecture, just a few dodgy moustaches and a reminder that coming to see us doesn’t have to feel daunting. There’s room for a laugh alongside a proper conversation about your health.

If there’s a bloke in your life who’s been putting off an appointment, show him this. Sometimes, making that first step feel a little easier is a good place to start.

01/11/2026

🩺 Big weekend for our Praxis docs! 🥳

Dr Kayla received her Rural Generalist fellowship, officially recognising her as a specialist in rural general healthcare.

Dr Paul and Dr Aaron have also received fellowships as specialist Rural Generalists…but as healthcare nerds at heart they attended the annual Rural Anaesthetics Forum instead 😂💉

27/10/2026

Kids Ask, We Answer. Today’s question: “Why do I need to wear a hat and sunscreen?”

Our skin cancer detective Nurse Alison explains why protecting your skin matters, even when you’re little.

We’re lucky to enjoy plenty of sunshine, but time outdoors means looking after our skin. Wearing a hat and sunscreen, covering up and finding shade all help reduce sun damage.

And a reminder for the adults: you can’t easily see every part of your skin. Your back, scalp and behind your ears are all places where spots can go unnoticed.

Talk to your healthcare team about how often you should have a whole-body skin check and get any new or changing spots checked.

23/10/2026

17/10/2026

If you’ve been told your only options for menopause are to put up with it or take something, you haven’t been told the whole story.

This World Menopause Day, we’re talking about care that looks at your symptoms alongside your long-term health.

Our nurse practitioner Sharon has a special interest in perimenopause and menopause. She can work through strength and movement, protein and nutrition, sleep, alcohol, gut health and any supplements or other supports you’re already using.

We can’t stop menopause, but we can help you manage symptoms and look after your health through this stage of life and beyond. Medication can be part of that conversation, alongside other ways to support you.

Already taking supplements or seeing another practitioner? Bring it all in. No shame, no lecture. Knowing the full picture helps us care for you.

Start with a menopause health assessment with your usual GP. They can arrange ongoing follow-up with Sharon to build a long-term plan that fits your life, your choices and your health.

12/10/2026

Thinking about seeing a psychologist but unsure what to expect?

For WA Mental Health Week, we asked Praxis clinical psychologists Gideon and Elissa about what happens in the first appointment, whether you need to be in crisis and what surprises people about therapy. We also asked what they’d say to someone who’s been thinking about it but hasn’t booked.

You don’t need to have all the answers before you start. Your healthcare team is here to help you work through the next steps.

Talk to your GP about a referral or call us on 08 9772 1108 and ask about seeing a psychologist at Praxis.

If you need support right now:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

In an emergency, call 000.

11/10/2026

Heading to Big Brook today for the Southern Forests Trout Festival?

Come say hi to Dr Aaron, Dr Kayla and nurse practitioner James for a Know Your Numbers mini health check! Praxis is a proud sponsor of this great event run by the Southern Forests Freshwater Angling Club 🐟

Southern Forests Trout Festival
⏰ 9am - 1pm | Big Brook Dam Pemberton

06/10/2026

Healthier at 50 than you were at 40? It’s a goal worth working towards.

Your forties can be a time when blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight start changing quietly. You may feel well, but checking in on your health can help pick up changes early.

Prevention is part of healthcare. It means understanding your risks, keeping track of changes and building habits you can stick to. Small, consistent changes often do more for your long-term health than a big overhaul that lasts a fortnight.

If you’re in your forties, book a health check with your GP and talk about which checks you need and how often. Your birthday month can be a useful reminder to make time for yourself.

Future you will thank you.

01/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we’re encouraging you to start a conversation with your family.

Do you know whether anyone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer? Which side of the family they’re on, how they’re related to you and how old they were when diagnosed?

These are useful details to write down and bring to your next appointment. Include both your mum’s and your dad’s side of the family.

You don’t need to have every answer. Bring what you know and we can talk it through together.

30/09/2026

“That’s just part of being a woman.”

It’s something far too many women hear when they raise concerns about their health, and we’re here to call BS on it.

Heavy or irregular periods, ongoing pain, mood changes, disrupted sleep or using the same contraception for 10, 15 or 20 years without a review may be common, but common isn’t the same as normal.

Many of these concerns can be assessed and treated. You don’t need to wait until you’re at breaking point, and you don’t have to accept that feeling unwell is simply something you need to live with.

Book a long 30 minute appointment to start the conversation. If you’d like to discuss perimenopause or menopause, you can also book a menopause health assessment for a more focused review.