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Hamilton Family Practice

Locality: Hamilton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5572 5592

Address: 130 Lonsdale Street 3300 Hamilton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.hamiltonfamilypractice.com.au

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24.01.2022 Dear patients The clinic will be closed on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th October Sorry for any inconvenience If you need an appointment jump into Hotdoc or call the clinic 55725592 Thanks

24.01.2022 Dear patients As you are aware since the start of covid 19 our medical staff and admin have been very aware of proper protocols for this virus You all have seen your doctors /nurses and staff wearing masks, gloves and gowns. This is for your protection ... We are now asking all our patients to wear masks when coming to the clinic but if it is not necessary to attend we do offer phone consults Please look after your health but don’t be afraid to see our doctors for your health needs Let’s look after each other and get through this very trying time for our country and beyond We are all here to support you even if just need to have a chat with our staff to be reassured to what is happening around you Every ones mental well-being is paramount even those helping you We are here to help

24.01.2022 Dear Patients, we have been hearing a lot of negative feedback about the clinic. Please be assured that the clinic is operating as per normal and we are taking every step to protect our patients and staff as per the Government strict hygiene guidelines. We do ask all patients to observe these rulings when entering the clinic. If you need to see one of our Doctors please make an appointment. Doctors are also happy to do Phone Consults as well.

23.01.2022 Dear Patients......we are now fully stocked with FLU VACCINATIONS so please call the clinic to make an appointment to have yours done. 55725592

22.01.2022 Dear Patients. Just to advise that the Clinic is operating as Business as usual. We are taking all precautions to keep everyone safe. When visiting please wash your hands with soap and water in the toilets and we have Hand Sanitiser at the door and observe self distancing and read the signs upon arrival. If you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms PLEASE let the staff know. They will provide you with a mask and place you in another area for the Doctor to examine you.... We can all work together and keep each other safe in this difficult climate.

22.01.2022 Flu Season is fast approaching. We are now taking down names on our waiting list. Don't leave it to late. Call the clinic on 55725592 to put your name down

21.01.2022 Dr Josh survived his first day. Book online or AppDr Josh survived his first day. Book online or App

21.01.2022 On Wednesday we said our farewells to DR Leel NEXT WEDNESDAY we welcome Dr Welendawe. He will be looking after all of Dr Leel's patients as well as taking on new ones as well You can book on HOTDOC or call the clinic 55725592

20.01.2022 Dear Patients. The phone booking App for the clinic is being terminated today. PLEASE download the HOTDOC APP from the Apple App store or Google Play.

20.01.2022 DR LEEL is back working this week today, Thursday and Friday for appointments. Next week Monday to Wednesday as usual. Face to face appointments and Phone consults Same for all of our other doctors.

19.01.2022 The WDHS drive-thru Coronavirus testing clinic is now up and running. The clinic will operate from 1pm to 3pm weekdays. For further details and information about strict testing criteria visit the website at www.wdhs.net

19.01.2022 Some important tips from World Health Organization (WHO) on how to wear a mask safely.

18.01.2022 Dear patients. When making an appointment and you are unwell with flu/cold like symptoms PLEASE tell the reception staff. They will give you instructions of how to visit the clinic. Please be HONEST so as to not upset other patients and staff. We need our doctors and staff to run the clinic for all patients and if someone comes in and says nothing and then for us to find out that they are infected, then we all lose our treating doctors and staff for 14 days. This will cause so many problems for patients that are in genuine need to see a Doctor. By being honest we can all work together and help protect ourselves and others.

18.01.2022 HOTDOC BOOKING HAS ARRIVED. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APP

17.01.2022 **NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS - INS AND OUTS** Effective from midnight, Tuesday 12 May (tomorrow). INs National and State Parks including the Grampians will be reo...pened! Golf, fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, prospecting, diving, surfing, horse riding, rock climbing and other outdoor recreational activities are back! Gatherings of 10 people outdoors, or 5 guests (plus usual residents) indoors now allowed. Auctions and house inspections are back! Sport and rec, weddings, funerals and religious gatherings are all back with some restrictions. Still OUT Schools remain closed. No overnight stays, so only a day trip when enjoying outdoor recreation, and no grandkid sleepovers or friend sleepovers for your kids. Camp grounds, caravan parks and camping remain closed. Pubs, restaurants and cafes remain takeaway only. For more information head to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

17.01.2022 **STAGE THREE RESTRICTIONS UPDATE** In line with State Government directions, we will return to Stage three restrictions from 11:59pm tonight. The following Cou...ncil services/facilities will continue as normal: Brown Street Customer Service centre Transfer Stations Kerbside collection Home and Community Care HILAC Occasional Care (for as long as this service remains viable) Meals on Wheels Family Day Care HRLX (limited to buyers, stock agents, transport operators only) L2P program Piers,jetties boat ramps at Lake Hamilton Maternal and Child Health (continues as phone only service) The following Council services/facilities will shut as of 5pm (or close of business) tonight: Market Place Customer Service centre (phone for appointments) Hamilton Gallery Greater Hamilton Library Hamilton Performing Arts Centre HILAC Playgrounds and Skate Parks Caravan Parks (remaining open for permanent residents only) Visitor Information Centres Please note also that the Wannon and Nigretta camp grounds remain open for visitors but there is NO camping allowed. See the full lists below and for more information visit http://www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx We're here for you - please contact our customer service team on 55730444 for more information about Council services throughout these restrictions. #maskup #supportingSouthernGrampians

16.01.2022 **IS YOUR HOME COVID SAFE?** As restrictions ease across Victoria and we find ourselves enjoying more activities and social interactions, we must remember to re...main aware of the potential spread of Coronavirus. Check out the DHHS COVIDSafe Home Plan at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//Are%20you%20and%20your%20home for useful tips and information on how to help keep your family and friends safe when at home. And remember to always: Practise good hygiene and regularly and thoroughly wash your hands If you’re out, maintain physical distancing, keeping at least 1.5 metres away from others. Wear a face covering when you leave home (or if you have people from outside your household in your home eg tradespeople) If you feel unwell, get tested and return home immediately Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. Outdoor activities are safer for everyone. By reading and filling in the COVIDSafe Home Plan, you can help keep you, your family and friends safe and well. For more information visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

16.01.2022 **COVID-19 UPDATE** The Premier has just announced that from Sunday 2 August at 11:59pm, a face covering will be mandatory whenever you leave home across Victor...ia. Further information about potential impacts to Council services will be communicated as soon as possible. A reminder that Council will not be able to supply masks to community members. You must supply your own. Our Business Greater Hamilton website has a full range of information about where to purchase reusable masks locally: https://www.businessgreaterhamilton.com.au//face-masks-in/ For details on face masks, please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-regional-victori

16.01.2022 WDHS drive-thru Coronavirus testing Hamilton Base Hospital (access via Foster St) Open Monday to Friday 1pm to 3pm The WDHS drive-thru Coronavirus (COVID19) te...sting station has been set up to quickly, safely and conveniently test people for the virus. Initially it is open between 1pm and 3pm Monday to Friday, however, as the situation evolves, drive-thru clinic hours may change. For the latest clinic information, please visit www.wdhs.net As directed by the Department of Health and Human Services, people must meet strict COVID19 case definition criteria before drive thru testing will be carried out What to expect You can be referred by your local GP, but the drive-thru testing station also takes direct presentations You must remain in your vehicle A clinician will ask you the following questions: o Do you have COVID19 symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath? o Have you travelled overseas in the previous 14 days? o Have you been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID19? o Are you a healthcare worker? If you meet the testing criteria you will be swabbed by a WDHS Nurse The swab will then be sent to pathology for testing As pathology results may take 3-5 days, those who meet the testing criteria will be asked to isolate themselves at home until they receive their results You will be notified of your results by a staff member from the Infection Prevention and Control Department as soon as they are available Due to the difficulties of obtaining swabs from younger children, drive through testing will only be available for children over the age of nine years. Parents and carers should contact their General Practice, or bring children under the age of nine to the Hamilton Base Hospital Emergency Department for assessment If your condition worsens, please call 000 or attend our Emergency Department If you would like further information about your symptoms, please call the Department of Health and Human Services Community Hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit the DHHS website: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus See more

16.01.2022 Dear patients. We have been receiving a HUGE amount of calls for Flu Shots. We have a HUGE waiting list and are trying to get through it as best we can. PLEASE NOTE: we only have Government funded Vaccines which means people Over 65, Pregnant, Immune suppressed, asthma, diabetes or 6 months to 5 years of age Our Private vaccines have not as yet arrived but please feel free to put your names on our waiting list.... PLEASE do not get aggressive on the phone with our receptionists. They are doing the best they can and trying to book as many in as possible to decrease the wait times. Thanks See more

15.01.2022 Massive Expansion of Testing. You have all done an amazing job complying with restrictions. It hasn’t been easy but it’s been super important in preventing la...rge scale transmission and saving thousands of lives. We need your help again. The more people we test the better we can track the spread of this virus and decide what are our next steps. Anyone who has any symptoms, no matter how mild, such as runny nose or scratchy throat, is encouraged to get a test. For more information and to find out where to get tested call the 24-hour hotline 1800 675 398 or visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covi

13.01.2022 Don't forget with the weather becoming rather chilly to come and get your Flu Vaccination. Phone the clinic on 55725592 to make your appointment

12.01.2022 It is still not to late for your flu vaccination. We have plenty in stock Call the clinic 55725592 to arrange an appointment

11.01.2022 Please download the app onto your phone Either the Apple Store or Google Play. You can also book via our website. The old Hamilton Family Practice app has now ceased

09.01.2022 HOTDOC is here. Please download and book your appointments with this.

08.01.2022 Dear patients. If you are concerned about the covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne and you are not wanting to venture out around Hamilton and surrounds our dedicated doctors are happy to speak to you via a phone appointment This is a very difficult time we are all experiencing and this clinic wants all of our patients to stay safe and healthy Please remember if you are coming to see one of our GP’s we are doing our utmost to keep you safe. Please do the same in return and advise our friendly receptionists if you are suffering from any flu like symptoms Let’s all work together to keep our community safe

08.01.2022 If you see me wearing a mask in public and in the stores, I want you to know that... I'm educated enough to know that I could be asymptomatic and still give y...ou the virus. No, I don't "live in fear" of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution, not the problem. I don't feel like the "government controls me". I feel like I'm an adult contributing to security in our society and I want to teach others the same. If we could all live with the consideration of others in mind, the whole world would be a much better place. Wearing a mask doesn't make me weak, scared, stupid or even "controlled". It makes me caring. When you think about your appearance, discomfort, or other people's opinion of you, imagine a loved one - a child, father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle or even a stranger - placed on a ventilator, alone without you or any family member who is allowed at his bedside. Ask yourself if you could have helped them a little while wearing a mask. Copied and posted. Will you do the same? Be safe people

08.01.2022 CLINICALLABS is OPEN TODAY

08.01.2022 Yes us with glasses know the pain

07.01.2022 This might help.

07.01.2022 Dear Patients, Please note as of Tuesday the 4th of August we will be charging a small fee for the Treatment Room of $10 This will be for all procedures that use consumables that are not supplied by the patient. This payment is due before each procedure.... Thanks

06.01.2022 Today is Dr Welendawe's first day at the clinic. He will be looking after Dr Leel's patients. Book via calling the clinic 55725592 or book through HOTDOC

05.01.2022 Today we had our farewell luncheon for Dr Leel. He has been a popular doctor here at the clinic for the past 2 1/2 years. He will be missed greatly by staff and patients. We do have a new Doctor starting on the 2nd of September to take his place. Details coming We wish him well for the future

04.01.2022 Medical experts have advised wearing a face covering for those out in public spaces, like grocery stores and pharmacies, where it could be hard to properly socially distance. More details here: https://7news.link/3jgugES

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02.01.2022 Good afternoon Southern Grampians Shire. Premier Daniel Andrews has this afternoon announced a significant tightening of restrictions for Victoria. From 6pm to...night, Victoria will enter a State of Disaster. This will give police additional powers to make sure people are complying with public health directions. Regional Victoria, from 11:59pm on Wednesday, will return to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions. That means there’ll again only be four reasons to be out: 1 Shopping for food and essential items. 2 Care and care giving. 3 Daily exercise. 4 Work and study if you can’t do it from home. Otherwise, you need to stay home. Our businesses will also return to Stage 3 restrictions. That means restaurants and cafes can only offer delivery and takeaway. Beauty and personal services will need to close. Entertainment and cultural venues will need to close. Community sport will need to stop. Our school students will return to remote and flexible learning, across all year levels. There will be more announcements from the Victorian Government in the next 24 hours about working arrangements. Council will also communicate changes to services as quickly as possible. For the latest information please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Stay safe.

02.01.2022 Dear Patients. Please note that we are closing a few hours earlier each day. Our last appointments are generally 3pm. We are doing Phone Consults if you do not wish to come in person as well. Thanks

02.01.2022 **FACEMASKS FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE** We have received a supply of disposable masks for distribution to our most vulnerable community members, thanks to the State... Government. Community members who meet the following criteria will be entitled to receive two disposable masks and can leave their details with Council to be issued a reusable mask, when they become available. If you are: Over the age of 12 years and you are actively managing the following conditions: - Poor immunity - Heart disease, diabetes and stroke - Obesity - Chronic lung disease - Alcohol and drug dependency frailty; Living in public housing, in crisis accommodation, or you are homeless; Living in rooming houses and supported residential services; Living with a disability; Living with other needs including alcohol and drug issues; Experiencing mental health concern; Experiencing family violence; A young person in a residential facility, or are receiving other health and human services; A young person with health and/or social issues that makes you vulnerable; A young person living in mandatory facilities; An Aboriginal person; or A refugee or asylum seeker; And you have been unable to source a facemask elsewhere, you are welcome to come into Council’s Brown Street Customer Service Centre to obtain a disposable facemask or phone 5573 0444 to discuss your needs with our Customer Service Team. We will also be distributing these masks to all eligible community members through our Home and Community Care Program so those clients who currently receive these services do not need to come into collect a mask.

01.01.2022 Dear Patients. If you are feel anxious or self isolating due to the current health pandemic Please book a phone consults with one of your GP's. Phone consults are available every afternoon or face to face consults every morning. Doctors are also happy to do certain scripts with just a phone call as well. Call the clinic to book Phone appointments on 55725592