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Outdoor play Playing outside gives your child the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures. Kids can play favourite games, test their physical limits, express themselves and [...]

The warmer weather means snakes are out and about in the Geelong region.  Park Street General Practice Geelong gives some advice on snake bites. If you see a snake, the best thing to do is keep [...]

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. While it can affect people of all ages, it is more common [...]

We still need to remain vigilant to minimise COVID transmission in the Geelong Region.   How often should you have a COVID booster? Booster doses are recommended or can be considered based [...]

Exciting news from Park Street GP Dr Ines Charalambous will be going on maternity leave starting 16th August 2024. While we will miss her greatly, we’re thrilled for her and can’t [...]

The days are short and there are less hours of sunlight. Are you struggling to maintain a happy, healthy mindset? If so, you may just be experiencing the Winter Blues. The good news is there are [...]

Bowel Screening Program: Taking a Step Towards Early Detection and Prevention Australia’s National Bowel Screening Program is a crucial initiative designed to detect and prevent bowel [...]

Trampolines are great fun and children love them. But, they’re also a common source of preventable backyard injuries. Some simple precautions can help ensure trampoline safety for your [...]

How can you tell if someone is having a stroke? The Australian Stroke Foundation helps us recognise the signs of stroke – Think… F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Using the F.A.S.T. test [...]

There’s a reason why they call this time of year the ‘silly season’. While our calendars are jam-packed with work parties and family celebrations, Australia’s emergency [...]