GP down south in Busselton, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation
GP down south
Locality: Busselton, Western Australia
Phone: +61 8 9754 3662
Address: 3/96 Duchess Street 6280 Busselton, WA, Australia
Website: https://gpdownsouth.com.au/
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25.01.2022 Diabetes WA LIVE is a series of educational webinars covering current topics related to diabetes. This new, free series enables you to hear the latest diabetes information from Credentialled Diabetes Educators, regardless of where you live in WA, whether you have health services nearby, or if you are self-isolating. The following webinars are open to anyone in WA, regardless of whether you have diabetes or not. Choose any session below and book in! Instructions on how to join... will be emailed to you once you book in. The Glucose Story In this session, a Credentialled Diabetes Educators, will help you learn how the body works and what causes diabetes. This webinar will run for approximately 30 mins and will have extra time to ask any questions. Times and dates are below with a link to the event calendar below each date. Tuesday 9 June at 2:00pm https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/sessions Monday 22 June at 11:30am https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/sessions Thursday 25 June at 10:00am https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/sessions
25.01.2022 Youth Focus, in collaboration with GP down south and the Peel Health Hub, hosted a M8D8 evening to help raise awareness of mental health and suicide amongst young men.
23.01.2022 Our mental health clinicians are located throughout the south west region. We have returned to face-to-face counselling, however, can also offer telehealth services for those who prefer. We offer free services to eligible members of the community. Call us on 9754 3662 to check eligibility and to find out how to access our services
21.01.2022 The Peel Support Program is a crime prevention measure aimed at diverting at risk youth from a potential criminal pathway. Police identify youth across the Mandurah district and the program provides intensive personal support specifically tailored around the needs and circumstances of the individual. Jobs South West will be delivering this program from the Peel Health Hub.
21.01.2022 We entered the Excellence in Not for Profit award and have been surprised (pleasantly) by our inclusion in the Professional Services category as well. Well done team!
20.01.2022 Nidjalla Waangan Mia is our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing centre on Lakes Rd in Mandurah. The team there are the most dedicated and creative bunch. When lockdown came, they set about finding a way to reach out to the vulnerable and isolated who would normally come in to the centre for health checks. Read the article to find out how they have helped members of their community. https://www.gpdownsouth.com.au//reaching-out-to-the-isolat
19.01.2022 People are our biggest asset. Last year, we supported Greg to complete the Read Write Now program. He is now an advocate for the program and is reading every day with his daughter. He is a role model for many and one of the nicest blokes you could meet. We are so proud!
18.01.2022 We are delighted that Communicare, a trusted Western Australian not-for-profit has taken the reigns with White Ribbon to ensure the important work they do continues. GP down south has been a supporter of White Ribbon Day via our Nidjalla Waangan Mia, Peel Youth Medical Service & Down South Aboriginal Health Programs.
18.01.2022 There is a lot of misinformation in the community around the COVID-19 vaccine. In all stages of planning around the pandemic, we have referred to State and Federal Department of Health advice and have followed the news and information regarding the vaccine roll out. If you have questions or concerns, speak to your GP or check out reputable websites like the Department of Health and read the FAQs. https://healthywa.wa.gov.au//Coronavi/COVID19-vaccine/FAQs
17.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2020 starts today. The theme was chosen last year before COVID and knowing we really were all in this together. Whether in crisis or reconcilliation we are all #InThisTogether #NRW2020
17.01.2022 Living with diabetes can be really tough. It’s understandable to sometimes feel frustrated, sad, worried, down or depressed. The important thing to know is that support is available so reach out. Over half of people suffering from diabetes also have mental health issues. ... If you are in the South West and need help please call our office on 9754 3662 and ask about speaking to one of our Diabetes Educators or Mental Health Clinicians.
17.01.2022 If you are in Mandurah tomorrow, get to the Peel Health Hub at 4pm for burgers and beats - take a mate! This event is being organised by Youth Focus to shine a light on the high suicide rate among the men in our lives. Head down to support the event, support a mate or just for yourself.
17.01.2022 We are always grateful when community members and significant corporate entities recognise the importance of the work we do. Thanks Bunnings for the donation of $7,000 to help us keep Peel Youth Medical Service providing free services to youth in the Peel region. https://www.gpdownsouth.com.au//bunnings-sizzling-effort-f
16.01.2022 Our staff across offices and locations will be taking some time out this week to start the conversation and meaningfully ask 'RUOK?'. It is the connections in our lives that provides the scaffolding we need to stay strong. Keep the conversation going.
16.01.2022 One and a half weeks into the Challenge and our 6 teams have smashed through the first mini-challenge. Each team collectively reached 100, 000 steps doing a range of activities from gardening, walking, HIIT workouts and kayaking. That is an amazing effort. Not only are we looking after your health, but ours too. Share and cheer the teams on!
14.01.2022 Its perinatal mental health awareness week. Our friends at Radiance Network South West have put together this honest and open video of mum's sharing their experience and journey with perinatal mental illness. Shining a light on people's experience helps others' to recognise that they might need help and give them the strength to reach out for that help. #PANDAWeek2020 #tellsomeonewhocares https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lPbNMdp3Hc
13.01.2022 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Action (PANDA) Week is held from 8 - 11 November and is more important than ever. With many expecting and new parents struggling due to COVID-19, it’s critical that we work together to support families facing mental health challenges at this time. All our mental health clinicians have been upskilled in perinatal mental health. So if you need to talk to someone who cares, give us a call. Also, Radiance Network South West is a great local s...upport network if you need some extra help. Please share this post to raise awareness and let someone know that there is help available.
13.01.2022 Very proud of our Chairman David Barton on his nomination for a WA Regional Acheivement and Community Award for his contribution to the local community. He is a well-known and well respected figure in the South West who gives of his time and expertise. If you have a moment, plese follow the link below and vote for David.
12.01.2022 We encourage you to ask the question today and all the other days. It could be the conversation starter that changes someone's life.
09.01.2022 If you haven't had this delivered to your inbox yet, here is the Winter newsletter with all the updates. If you are not already receiving the newsletter, you can subscribe by clicking the "Subscribe" button in the top left hand corner. https://mailchi.mp//gp-down-south-enewsletter-winter-42054
08.01.2022 Luke is still killing it in his 24 hour walk around Mandurah. He’s been doing the bridges lap since 2pm yesterday to raise awareness of mental health, and at th...e same time raising much needed funds. Please head to https://gf.me/u/x7brj6 to donate, or go to the ‘Go Fund Me’ page and search for #moformentalhealth and dig deep!! A group of us from PYMS and GP down south joined him at 5am for a bridge lap and some moral support See more
07.01.2022 It’s early in the night- but already very good news! We are so excited to win this award! Thanks BSW Connect - Business South West for this wonderful opportunity to showcase our business.
07.01.2022 We were delighted to be able to donate PARO the robotic baby harp seal to the Harvey Hospital dementia unit last week. This is PARO getting charged up before spending time with residents. Will publish an update soon.
07.01.2022 We are at the YARN about Mental Heslth expo at Manjimup Senior High School listening to stories being shared about mental health. The talented @Tracy Barnett shared her story and music with over 200 year 9 students from the region. We were also treated to a visit from riders on the Hawaiian Ride for Youth. Choice, chance, change. Really pleased that Blackwood Youth Action have taken the initiative to provide this day of talks and workshops to youth in the area.
07.01.2022 A call out to health professionals who would like to learn the latest in pain science. The Pain Collective is a group of multidisciplinary professionals who meet regularly to discuss the latest methodologies and support each other.
07.01.2022 A Seminar for GPs brought to you by Alzheimer's WA. Using evidence to guide the assessment and management of people with dementia - presented by Professor Leon Flicker Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, University of Western Australia.... Numbers are limited so register now to secure your place. We will update you on the CPD points next week.
06.01.2022 Our friends at headspace Busselton have some activities on this week for Youth Week. Tomorrow in Busselton and Friday in Margaret River. All the details below.
06.01.2022 Our Autumn Newsletter has landed. We only send out 4 a year. So subscribe to find out what we get up to each quarter. https://mailchi.mp//gp-down-south-enewsletter-summer-2020-
03.01.2022 FREE full-day program for people at risk of Type 2 diabetes. Happening this Friday - 7th May - in Busseleton. Register via the link to secure your place. The venue will be confirmed to all registered participants. Let’s Prevent is an evidence-based health program for adults at risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. This program provides you with all the practical information, skills and support you need to make positive lifestyle changes that will help you to a...void these chronic conditions in the future. We will provide the location details once you have booked. https://members.diabeteswa.com.au/event/registration
03.01.2022 Chronic Conditions Care Coordination Not many people know the breadth and depth of our work. We are out in our communities making a real difference every day. Here is a story of a lovely man who we worked with to ensure he maintained his independence.... If you have a chronic condition and need some help, please get in touch with us. And share this with anyone you think might need it as well. https://www.gpdownsouth.com.au//chronic-conditions-care-co
01.01.2022 Perinatal Mental Health & Wellbeing is crucial to future generations. This year, more than ever it’s vital that expecting and new parents who are struggling know they’re not alone and can reach out for help. And just as importantly, they can know that when they do reach out, they will be supported by those they confide in, whether family members, health professionals, PANDA or other perinatal mental health specialists. If you dont know where to start, Radiance Network South West and GP down south are here to support you. Please like and share this post to help us get the word out.
01.01.2022 Today, WARCA Principal Naomi Carter explained to the media what the Western Australian Recovery College (WARCA) will deliver, after the Hon. Deputy Premier and Minister for Mental Health Roger Cook officially opened the College. To find out more about WARCA visit www.warecoverycollege.org.au or call us on 1300 285 751. WARCA is funded by the Western Australian Mental Health Commission.
01.01.2022 Diabetes WA are inviting you to a free health program aimed at preventing a range of chronic conditions. Follow the links to see if you are eligible.
