Community HQ Carlton

04/03/2026

28/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is not only a time for celebration, but also an opportunity to reflect on ways to nurture your family’s wellbeing in the coming year. May this year inspire new beginnings, and bring health, prosperity and happiness!

28/01/2025

Heat-related illness can strike quickly! Please adhere to heat warnings by local authorities over the summer.

Take a moment to check in on your neighbours, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.

There’s plenty of hot weather ahead, so this week’s Safe Summer tip is about knowing the signs 🛑 of heatstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration.

During the warmer months, seek medical attention quickly if you notice signs or symptoms like:
🌡️ sudden rises in body temperature
🥵 red, hot dry skin
💧 intense thirst and less need to urinate
💓 rapid pulse and breathing
🤮 nausea and vomiting
🥴 unusual behaviour, confusion and slurred speech.

Call 000 if you see someone experiencing loss of consciousness or seizures.

Find more on how to know the signs of severe heat-related illness at 💻 https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hot-weather-risks-and-staying-cool

23/01/2025

This Australia Day let’s reflect on how lucky we are and remember those past and present in our community who have made a contribution to the story of Australia. Take a moment to celebrate being part of a proud, ancient, multicultural nation!


Your Eastbrooke clinic will be closed on Monday 27 January 2025 for the Australia Day public holiday.

If you or a loved one need urgent health care, the Carlton Urgent Care Service (UCS) remains open during normal operating hours.

Carlton Urgent Care Service (UCS)
Open: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Everyday
Location: 354 - 356 Railway Parade, Carlton NSW 2218
Treatment is free with or without a Medicare card. Patients can walk in and skip emergency room wait times.
For more information, visit www.carltonucs.com.au or phone 02 8580 1790
Always dial 000 or visit your local emergency department if you have an emergency.

22/01/2025

The Carlton Medicare Urgent Care Clinic provides you and your family with help from qualified doctors and nursing staff when urgent but not life-threatening care is needed. It is open for walk-in, bulk-billed (free) medical care.

Open: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Everyday
Location: 354 - 356 Railway Parade, Carlton NSW 2218

For more information, visit https://carltonucc.com.au or phone 02 8580 1790

21/01/2025

From 3 February 2025, the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine will be available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program 🤰

The RSV vaccine is recommended between 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy to protect newborn babies from RSV. 🗓️

RSV is a serious disease for newborn babies and infants. It infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It is a leading cause of childhood hospitalisation.

To receive the vaccine for free, you must hold or be eligible for a Medicare card.

Speak to your health professional about vaccination during pregnancy or read more here 💻 www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/immunisation-for-pregnancy

16/01/2025

From 20 January 2025, we expect significant disruptions to NSW public mental health services as around 200 public health psychiatrists plan to resign in relation to a claim about their conditions of employment.

Although there may be disruptions to NSW mental health services, it is important to know where to go if you need help.

If someone has attempted or is at immediate risk of attempting to harm themselves or someone else call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

If someone is experiencing mental health distress, or you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, contact:

- Mental Health line on 1800 011 511 for advice and connection to specialist mental health services
- Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648 911

Telephone support is available through the following services:

- Lifeline (24/7) crisis support 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue (24/7) for mental health advice and support 1300 22 46 36
- Kids Helpline (24/7) support for children or young adults 1800 55 1800

If you or someone you know needs general mental health support, use NSW Health’s mental health service finder to find the right care: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/support-contact-list.aspx