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Quakers Hill Family Practice

Locality: Quakers Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9626 6300

Address: Shop 4, 15 Railway road 2763 Quakers Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.qhfp.com.au

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24.01.2022 Conveniently book an appointment with your GP through Hotdoc. You can download the Hotdoc app and search for Quakers Hill Family Practice or you can do so via this link: https://www.hotdoc.com.au//quakers-hill-family-pra/doctors To ensure appropriate triaging in relation to COVID-19, all appointments via Hotdoc or online bookings are only limited to telephone/ telehealth consultations. If you require a face to face appointment, please call our reception at (02) 9626 6300.

24.01.2022 You might have seen information on social media about cures and treatments for coronavirus. Most of these information are not true. You should only trust information from your healthcare providers and reliable health information websites, such as government sites, condition-specific sites, support organisation sites, and medical journals. Misinformation is dangerous and can gravely endanger you and your loved ones. Below are some common myths circulating around which have be...en proven FALSE: 1. 5G networks are spreading the virus. 2. You do not need the flu shot. 3. UV rays kill the virus. 4. If you can hold your breath for 10 seconds, you’re ok. 5. Microwaves sanitise masks. For accurate information and more COVID-19 myths that have been debunked visit: https://www.australia.gov.au/covid-19-mythbusting

23.01.2022 TIPS TO CELEBRATE DIWALI SAFELY Quakers Hill Family Practice wishes everyone celebrating this auspicious occasion, a very Happy Diwali! With our catchment area being on high-alert for COVID-19, we need to take extra care to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Here are some tips to help you celebrate safely:... 1. Only up to 20 visitors can visit another household at any one time. This number of visitors includes adults and children (members of the household is not counted as a visitor). There is no daily limit to visitors to your home, so long as you do not have more than 20 visitors at any one time. If you or a loved one is over 70 years old or have underlying health conditions, limit your number of visitors & take extra care. 2. Avoid shaking hands, hugging or kissing visitors coming into your home. 3. Try to keep at least 1.5 metres away from each other when you are indoors. Consider setting up the celebration outdoors. 4. Try to assign someone to serve food to guests to avoid multiple people repeatedly touching the serving utensils. 5. Make hand sanitisers readily available to guests or have a washing facility easily accessible. 6. Most importantly, if you are unwell, stay home-- do not visit other households and do not receive visitors into yours.

23.01.2022 Latest update from NSW Health: Traces of COVID-19 has been detected in raw sewage at a treatment plant at QUAKERS HILL. As there has been no reported active COVID infection in the Quakers Hill area, detection of the virus in sewage water could indicate that there are infected people in the community who are asymptomatic (i.e. infected but with no symptoms) or pre-symptomatic (i.e. infected but without having developed any symptoms). Let us all be vigilant. Practice physical s...ocial distancing, wear a mask when unable to socially distance or in public areas, practice good hand hygiene and most importantly GET TESTED immediately even with the slightest symptoms. There are multiple testing centres around Quakers Hill and your GP can help organise testing if you need one. If you have questions about why sewage water is being tested, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/sewage-surveillance.aspx

22.01.2022 Healthy 24 hours for Infants (children aged < 1 year) A few days ago, we shared what a healthy 24 hour is for a preschooler. This time, it's about babies. The Australian Government has worked with experts to develop the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines that provide a picture of what a child’s day during a 24-hour period should look like. For children between < 1 year old:... Physical activity: Being physically active several times a day in a variety of ways, particularly through supervised interactive floor-based play, including crawling; more is better. For those not yet mobile, this includes at least 30 minutes of tummy time, which includes reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling, spread throughout the day while awake. Sedentary behaviour: Not being restrained for more than 1 hour at a time (e.g., in a stroller, car seat or high chair). Screen time is not recommended. When sedentary, engaging in pursuits such as reading, singing, puzzles and storytelling with a caregiver is encouraged. Sleep: 14 to 17 hours (for those aged 03 months) and 12 to 16 hours (for those aged 411 months) of good quality sleep, including naps. Full 24-Hour Movement Guidelines brochure here: https://bit.ly/3m1Fw9p

22.01.2022 There's no one best COVID-19 Vaccine and a 95% efficacy rate does not mean that you only have 5% chance of getting sick compared to a 23% chance from getting a vaccine that has a published 67% efficacy rate. There's a lot of misunderstanding regarding efficacy and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. When talking about the COVID-19 vaccines:... - Efficacy measures a vaccine’s capacity to succeed in ideal conditions, such as a controlled clinical trial. - Effectiveness describes how well a vaccine performs in the real, uncontrolled world. When you hear experts say a particular COVID-19 vaccine has 95% efficacy it doesn't mean that you only have a 5% chance of getting sick. In the same way, this does not necessarily mean that receiving a vaccine with a published 67% efficacy leaves you with a 23% chance of getting COVID-19. Vaccine effectiveness, yet remains to be seen as none of these COVID-19 vaccines have been around long enough to collect robust data on how well they protect people from future infections outside of a controlled environment. It remains to be seen whether the COVID-19 vaccines will be as near-perfect as, say, polio vaccines, which are more than 99% effective at preventing polio infection, or more like annual flu shots, whic are not as great at completely halting that disease (ranging from 40% to 60% effective).

22.01.2022 Fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected at a sewage network site at Homebush. This catchment area includes about 40,500 people and takes sewage from the suburbs of Homebush West, Strathfield, Rookwood, Concord West, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Newington, Lidcombe, Homebush, Silverwater, Petersham, Liberty Grove, Rhodes, North Strathfield, and Concord. If you are from these areas and have COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested and isolate immediately until receiving a negative result.

21.01.2022 Wearing a mask is highly recommended in public places to help reduce community transmission of COVID-19. But masks are not for everyone and can be very dangerous for children. NSW Health and the World Health Organisation recommends against mask-wearing amongst: Children under 2 years. Face masks can be strangulation and suffocation risks for this age group and should NEVER be worn.... Children aged 3 to 5 years. Children in this age group may not have the ability to safely and appropriately use a mask. They may not be able to wear the mask properly, reach under the mask and touch potentially contaminated masks. Use of mask in this age group can offer little to no protection & even increase their risk of catching the virus. Children aged 6-11 years. Use of mask in this age group should be considered based on the child’s developmental stage and ability to put on, wear and remove a face mask correctly and safely. For more information on who and who should not wear a mask, visit: NSW Health https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks or World Health Organization https://bit.ly/3i80Nee

21.01.2022 Our staff and patients' safety is of utmost importance to us. In light of recent events regarding COVID-19, we have implemented some strategies to ensure that we keep everyone visiting our practice safe. And whilst we are trying our best to keep up with the constantly changing regulations and health guidelines, recommendations & suggestions from patients are always welcome and greatly appreciated. #covidsafe #quakershillgp #quakershilldoctors #familydoctor

20.01.2022 NSW Health was notified Sunday evening that fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in the Castle Hill Sewage Network. This catchment includes about 8,400 people and takes sewage from Glenhaven, Dural, Kenthurst, Kellyville and Castle Hill. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please get tested and isolate immediately until a negative result is received. DETAILS: https://thepulse.org.au//positive-covid-19-sewage-detecti/

19.01.2022 Measuring your blood pressure at home What blood pressure (BP) device to use? - Use a validated, automated machine, preferably with storage memory a list of validated BP devices can at: http://www.bhsoc.org/bp-monitors/bp-monitors/... - Use an appropriate sized cuff (fits the arm within the accepted range indicated on the cuff). - Use an upper arm cuff (NOT a wrist or finger cuff). When to take your BP at home? - Take measurements at around the same time in the morning and evening. - Take your measurement before taking medication, food or vigorous exercise. - If you are monitoring your BP after medication changes or any other reasons indicated by your GP, take measurements for 7 days or a minimum of 5 days How to take home BP? - Sit quietly for 5 minutes (no talking/distractions such as TV/extreme temperatures). - Sit with feet flat on floor, legs uncrossed, upper arm bare, back and arm supported(relaxed position with the cuff at heart level. - Take two measurements 1 minute apart. - Record each reading in a paper diary or an electronic spread sheet. - Take a copy of the BP readings to your doctor appointment. What not to do when taking home BP? - DO NOT smoke or drink caffeine 30 minutes before measuring BP. - DO NOT measure your BP if you are uncomfortable, stressed or in pain. More information on home blood pressure monitoring can be found at the Heart Foundation website: https://bit.ly/3hmFwxa----

19.01.2022 START THE YEAR RIGHT WITH A COMPLETE HEALTH CHECK Are you 45-49 years old? Do you know that there is a government-funded comprehensive health check for people your age? The health check is aimed to help identify your risk factors of developing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Heart disease, Cancer, Osteoporosis, etc. Early detection of risk factors can help your GP plan out early intervention strategies. Take 45 minutes out of your day to do this health check and you will be thankful for it later. Call us at 9626-6300 to book an appointment.

19.01.2022 Do you know what your risk of having a heart attack or stroke is? Having a regular Heart Health Check with your GP will help you better understand your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Most importantly, your GP and nurse can support you to lower this risk. A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute check-up with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. ... Book in by calling 02 9626-6300. More information on Heart Health checks through Heart Foundation can be found here: https://bit.ly/3gZRtss

19.01.2022 Do's and Dont's when wearing a mask More information regarding mask recommendations here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks

17.01.2022 Antibiotics DO NOT work for everything. Taking antibiotics when you don't need them is placing you and your family at risk. Have you heard of the ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE CRISIS? Misuse of antibiotics has caused a rapid emergence of resistant bacteria worldwide, this means germs no longer respond to the antibiotics designed to kill them-- germs are not killed and continue to grow.... The more bacteria are exposed to antibiotics, the more chances they have to change and become resistant. When you use antibiotics when not needed or don’t take antibiotics properly such as missing doses or not completing the course you give bacteria opportunities to become resistant. How can we help prevent antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance can’t be totally stopped, but it can be slowed down by sensibly using antibiotics. You can help by: - Not taking antibiotics for a cold or the flu. - Taking your doctor's advice regarding antibiotics and not insist on antibiotics for minor viral infections. -Taking your antibiotic as prescribed, and completing the full course. - Never saving antibiotics for the next time you’re sick. - Never taking antibiotics prescribed for someone else More information on proper antibiotics use and antibiotic resistance are available from: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/antibiotic-resistance https://www.amr.gov.au/

17.01.2022 We are proud to say that our Iron Infusion Clinic is fully up and running! If you have Iron deficiency anaemia and need an Iron infusion, please contact us at 9626 6300 for an appointment. #ironinfusion #ironinfusionservice #ironinfusioninquakershill

17.01.2022 During this cough and cold season, please remember that most common chest infections are caused by viruses, and antibiotics DO NOT work against viruses. You or your child will not get better quickly with antibiotics, if the cause is a viral infection. Listen to your GP when they say, you do not need antibiotics.... Using antibiotics unnecessarily causes bacteria to become ‘resistant’. This means that bacteria that cannot be easily treated become more common. Some killer diseases are already resistant to several antibiotics, and soon we may not be able to find new kinds of antibiotics that still work.

14.01.2022 From midnight tonight, masks are mandatory in the following indoor settings: - Shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres) - Public/shared transport - Indoor entertainment (including cinemas and theatres)... - Places of worship - Hair and beauty premises Compliance will start from Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable. Here are some tips on what you should not do with regards to wearing a mask.

14.01.2022 This #WomensHealthWeek check if you are getting your recommended daily serves from each of the five main food groups. The guide below is for women 19-50 years old. Your recommended daily serves can change depending on your age, gender or if you're pregnant or breast feeding. Find out your recommended daily serves here: https://www.makehealthynormal.nsw.gov.au//how-much-should-

13.01.2022 We appreciate everyone's continued understanding and compliance with our COVID-19 protocols. Please know that we are constantly evaluating these measures & we will amend them accordingly as the situation progresses. As per NSW Health, the state's ongoing sewage surveillance program has detected COVID-19 fragments in sewage at the Quakers Hill treatment plant again from testing on 28/10/2020. This means that there is still COVID-19 circulating in the community--some undetected or unknown. Please continue to bear with us as we continue to try keeping Quakers Hill Family Practice a safe & COVID-free place for everyone.

13.01.2022 We are very happy to welcome Paediatrician Dr Malini Rajandran to the Quakers Hill Family Practice Team. Dr Malini Rajandran is a General Paediatrician and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She completed her paediatric training with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and Nepean Hospital. She is currently working in private practice and as a clinical associate lecturer at the Sydney Medical School/Children's Hospital at Westmead. She has strong inte...rests in paediatric development, learning & behaviour as well as in paediatric Diabetes and refugee health for which she is pursuing further postgraduate studies in. Malini enjoys working with parents and their children in navigating through the physical and psychosocial challenges, exploring what works well for the child, empowering children to achieve their very best in every aspect of their life and watch them grow to their full potential. She believes in having both an evidence-based and a patient and family-centred approach when planning the care for her patients. Dr Malini is available for appointments at Quakers Hill Family Practice fortnightly on Fridays. Please call the practice reception at 9626-6300 to arrange a booking.

13.01.2022 Quakers Hill Family Practice is COVID safe We have plans and protocols in place to ensure that we keep everyone visiting our practice safe. And in accordance with NSW recommendations, we are strictly implementing that patients attending face-to-face consultations need to wear a mask.... Thank you for your continued support!

10.01.2022 COVID-19 ALERT NSW Health is calling on people in the Rouse Hill area to get tested if they have even the mildest COVID-19 symptoms after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected traces of the virus in the area. The catchment takes sewage from approximately 120,000 people. Fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been detected in samples taken on Thursday 5 November from the sewerage system that drains parts of Quakers Hill, Castle Hill, Annangrove, Kellyvill...e, Box Hill, Kenthurst, Glenhaven, The Ponds, Rouse Hill, North Kellyville, Kellyville Ridge, Beaumont Hills, Stanhope Gardens, Baulkham Hills, Glenwood, Bella Vista, Parklea, Acacia Gardens and Norwest. The positive sewage result can be due to shedding of the virus by someone who may have previously had the illness, with the virus ‘shedding’ through their system for up to six to eight weeks later. NSW Health continues to remind the community to be vigilant for symptoms and come forward for testing. Symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, tiredness, fever or loss of taste or smell can all signal COVID-19. After COVID-19 testing, you must remain isolated until a negative result is received. Find your nearest COVID-19 testing clinic here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Sewage testing for molecular markers of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, started in July, adding another tool in the fight against the global pandemic. There is no evidence COVID-19 is transmitted via wastewater systems.

10.01.2022 If you or your family need medical assistance beyond our opening hours, the hospital is not your only option. You can call healthdirect for 24-hour health advice on 1800 022 222. You can also call to have a doctor visit your home to provide medical treatment through one of these After Hours Doctors services:... DoctorDoctor - 13 26 60 My Home GP (Sydney) - 1300 968 737 National Home Doctor Service - 13 74 25 Sydney Medical Service Co-operative - 1300 466 347 However, if you have a serious injury or illness that requires urgent medical attention, you should go to the nearest emergency department or call 000 in an emergency. Blacktown Hospital Blacktown Road, Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital 75 Railway Street, Mount Druitt Westmead Hospital Hawkesbury Road, Westmead For more information regarding after hours services in the Western Sydney area: https://wentwest.com.au//services-and-programs/after-hours/ #quakershillgp #quakershilldoctors #afterhourscare

10.01.2022 UPDATE | Restrictions will ease from this Friday, including allowing up to 30 guests at household gatherings. Masks will still be required in our hospitals. Read more: https://thepulse.org.au//covid-19-restrictions-to-ease-on/

09.01.2022 Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia with almost 20,000 diagnoses and close to 3,500 deaths each year. Talk to your doctor about prostate cancer--especially if you are over 50--or over 40 & have a family history. You can also find more information at: https://www.prostate.org.au/get-checked

09.01.2022 BUILD A BALANCED LUNCH BOX It can be challenging packing a lunch box that both you and your kids are happy with. Use this guide as a fun way to help you and your kids to choose the best foods in the right portions for the school lunch box. In general, a healthy lunch box would have:... 1 serving of fruit 1 serving of healthy grains/ carbohydrates 1 serving of protein or meat & alternatives 1 serving of dairy 2 servings of vegetables NSW Health also has a FREE interactive lunchbox planner here: https://www.makehealthynormal.nsw.gov.au//healthy-school-l

07.01.2022 It's Friday again! And on Saturdays, we have limited GPs. For your information, these are the GPs rostered to work tomorrow 12/09/2020.

06.01.2022 If you or a loved one is age 70 years or older, getting vaccinated against Pneumonia & Shingles is a good idea--so good that the Australian Government is providing these vaccines for FREE. When it comes to preventing Pneumonia & Shingles, the bottom line for older individuals is clear: GET VACCINATED. Quakers Hill Family Practice has these vaccines in stock. Please call 9626 6300 to book for an appointment.

05.01.2022 Celebrating Halloween this year? Here are some tips to stay COVID-safe. IF YOU PLAN TO HAND OUT TREATS - If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 over Halloween, stay home, don’t receive Halloween visitors and get tested immediately.... - If you are self-isolating, don’t answer the door to trick-or-treaters. - Make it a front-yard event, not at the front-door of your house. - Keep your celebrations outdoors and get creative in decorating the front yard. - Only hand out individually wrapped treats. - Don’t use communal lolly bowls. Consider other ways of distributing treats such as hanging them individually on your fence, front gate or up your driveway. - Offer hand sanitiser at your front gate or fence. - You may wish to avoid people knocking on your door by putting up a sign that says We are home but due to COVID-19, we are distancing. Please take one, Happy Halloween - Remember, you can only have 20 people on your property at one time. IF YOU PLAN TO TRICK-OR-TREAT - Keep it local by staying in your suburb rather than going to well-known treat streets that attract crowds. - Celebrate outside, don’t go to people’s front door - Stay in small household groups (for example a supervising adult and children from the same household) rather than groups of young people together. Remember, no more than 20 people can gather outside in a public place. - Stay 1.5 meters away from people you don’t live with. - Only take treats that are individually wrapped. - Use a disposable bag to collect your treats, and dispose of it appropriately afterwards. - Don’t share your treats with others from different households - Don’t share costumes or costume face masks. - Carry hand sanitiser with you and use it often, especially after touching common surfaces More information on COVID-safe Halloween advice from NSW Health here: shorturl.at/enru7

05.01.2022 COVID is still in circulation and we are still STRICTLY implementing our COVID protocols. Please do not be upset when our staff asks you to put on a mask before coming in to the medical centre. This is not only for the safety of our staff but for yourself and the entire community as well. Masks help prevent the spread of the coronavirus by keeping the droplets that carry the virus from spreading into the air and being inhaled by someone else. While we have rigorous procedures... in place to prevent people with COVID from coming to the practice, some infected people don’t, and won’t ever, show symptoms. That doesn’t mean they’re no less contagious, though. Wearing a mask could save you, your family member or a vulnerable person like the elderly from catching the virus. We understand masks can be uncomfortable. Our doctors and staff have to wear them all day every day. We would never ask you to do something we were not prepared to do ourselves. Together, we can keep our community safe and help beat this virus once and for all.

04.01.2022 Masks are only effective when worn properly. A common mistake we see are people wearing their masks below the nose. Wearing a mask helps slow the spread of COVID-19 by preventing the transmission of droplets and aerosols that are produced when a person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes. ... An uncovered nose can very well be a COVID-19 gateway to your respiratory system. To ensure you are protected, make sure your mask covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly under your chin, over the bridge of your nose and against the sides of your face Wash or sanitise your hands before putting it on or taking it off Do not touch the front of your mask while wearing or removing it Do not reuse single use masks; wash and dry reusable masks after use and store in a clean dry place.

04.01.2022 PLEASE DISPOSE OF YOUR MASKS PROPERLY Masks potentially carry infectious particles and can be a health hazard to other people. Please do not leave your masks in shopping trolleys, public seating areas, etc. Masks disposed improperly also pose a great threat to our environment with masks passing from sidewalks to streams and eventually nature or in the ocean. Remember, masks have a lifespan of 450 years and can definitely have lasting environmental consequences for our planet.

03.01.2022 World Alzheimer's Day is an international campaign to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia. It is an opportunity for people and organisations to demonstrate how we can overcome these issues and help people live well with dementia. If you want to know more about Alzheimer's disease or dementia, great resources are available at: https://www.dementia.org.au . If you are worried about yourself or a loved one developing Dementia/Alzheimer's, speak to your GP for advice.

03.01.2022 We are currently experiencing a power interruption. All our computers are down. Our GPs are unable to access electronic patient records and are unable to do any consultations. We apologise to everyone who has a booked phone appointment. We will contact you as soon as we can. If you have a face to face appointment, please do not come in.

03.01.2022 Western Sydney has one of the lowest Cervical screening rates in Australia and has been identified as having the lowest two and five-year rates in NSW. The low uptake in screening has resulted in an unusually large number of advanced cancer diagnoses recorded over the past 12 months, with a 72% increase in stage III and stage IV diagnoses. MORE THAN 50% of these cases originated from FOREIGN-BORN patients or disadvantaged communities.... If you have NEVER had a Cervical screening or have not had one for a long time, speak to your GP to organise the test. It is a simple, 5-minute procedure to check the health of your cervix. The Cervical Screening Test looks for HPV which can lead to cell changes in the cervix. These changes are the first step in a series of slow changes that may develop into cancer if they are left untreated. Detecting these changes means that they can be monitored and if necessary treatment can be started to prevent cervical cancer from developing. Early cell changes rarely cause any symptoms, which is why regular Cervical Screening Tests are so important. If you are 25 to 74 years old, have a cervix and have ever been sexually active, you should have a Cervical Screening Test. If you have had a hysterectomy or severe changes to your cervix, you should discuss whether you need a Cervical Screening Test with your doctor. If you are turning 25 years old, or have never had a Pap test before, it is recommended that you discuss starting cervical screening testing with your healthcare provider. If you have symptoms at any age, such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain or discharge, you should discuss these with your healthcare provider immediately. To learn more about the Cervical Screening Test, talk to your GP or gynaecologist, or see the information from: http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au//Cont/about-the-new-test

03.01.2022 Patients have been raising concerns regarding the safety of tap water with COVID-19 fragments constantly being detected in the sewage water. As per NSW Health: Drinking water is treated before being delivered to your tap and is safe to drink unless your council informs you otherwise. The treatment is designed to inactivate (kill) or remove even the toughest microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria and protozoa. SARS-CoV-2 is not a hardy virus. No additional or modified tr...eatment is required beyond the current ‘business as usual’ drinking water treatment. More information here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/sewage-surveillance.aspx

02.01.2022 COVID-19 restrictions are easing! Remember- if you have COVID symptoms, get tested. DETAILS: https://thepulse.org.au//covid-19-restrictions-easing-sun/

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01.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them."

01.01.2022 COVID-19 ALERT - BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS CLUB A public health alert has been issued for Blacktown Workers Sports Club (Grange Buffet) on Saturday Sunday 3 January 11.40am 1.30pm. - Anyone who attended for more than an hour during the above time period is considered a close contact, and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether a negative result is received... - Anyone who attended for less than one hour between the above times must get tested immediately and self-isolate until a negative result is received. If symptoms appear, get tested again - Anyone who was at Blacktown Workers Sports Club (Everywhere except Grange Buffet) at the times above should monitor for symptoms and, if they occur, get tested immediately and self-isolate until a negative result is received. For full details visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

01.01.2022 Please monitor closely for any COVID-19 symptoms if you have visited the Blacktown venues below on the dates / times noted. If you have symptoms, get tested. There are 4 clinics open in Blacktown today. A drive-through clinic on Third Ave open until 8pm, another drive-through clinic at 4 Grafton St open until 5pm, a walk-in clinic at 36 Kildcare Rd open until 4pm and a clinic at Blacktown Hospital open until 8pm. For full clinic details visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx