Northern Medical Centre

17/02/2026

13 February marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.

It was a significant milestone for healing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who suffered as a result of past government policies.

If this anniversary brings up difficult feelings for you or someone in your mob, help is available.

A range of social and emotional wellbeing support options are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre now provides support across South Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages.

To find out more or get support, visit asewbc.au or ask your healthcare provider for a referral.

To find more services, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mentalhealthsupport

30/01/2026

The colour of your urine can be a sign whether you are drinking enough water. Take a look at what your urine says about how hydrated you are.

📢 Certain foods, medications and vitamin supplements may change your urine colour even if you are hydrated.

06/01/2026

As we return from the silly season and settle back into routine, remember extreme heat can impact your health.

Stay hydrated, keep cool, and check in on loved ones. ☀️🔥

Extreme heat can make you feel unwell and may lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include dizziness, headaches, nausea, thirst, or vomiting.

To stay safe, drink plenty of water and avoid going outside during the hottest parts of the day. Check in on loved ones regularly, especially older adults and pregnant people. Keep cool indoors with a fan or air-conditioner.

Remember to wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and, if you’re going outside, wear a hat, sunglasses and plenty of SPF 50+ sunscreen.

For more tips, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

15/12/2025

We wish to remind all our patient's that we will be closed for Christmas.

Northern Medical Centre will be closed end of day 23rd December 2025, and we will re-open 5th January 2026. Emails will be sporadically monitored at this time.

From the team at Northern Medical Centre, we wish you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to meeting you in the new year.

Northern Medical Centre will be taking a well-deserved break this year. We will be closed from December 24th, 2025, and will reopen on January 5th, 2026.

We kindly ask patients to book appointments in advance as the busy holiday season approaches.

Please note that our doctors will still be available via Routine Requests on HotDoc for repeat prescriptions or referrals. However, these services are not covered by Medicare and will be subject to a fee.

You can access this here: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/consult/select-service-for-consultation-type?defaults=practice-northern-medical-centre%2Cselect_consultation_type-quick-consult

We wish all our patients a safe and happy holiday season.

— The Northern Medical Centre Team

13/11/2025

Northern Medical Centre will be taking a well-deserved break this year. We will be closed from December 24th, 2025, and will reopen on January 5th, 2026.

We kindly ask patients to book appointments in advance as the busy holiday season approaches.

Please note that our doctors will still be available via Routine Requests on HotDoc for repeat prescriptions or referrals. However, these services are not covered by Medicare and will be subject to a fee.

You can access this here: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/consult/select-service-for-consultation-type?defaults=practice-northern-medical-centre%2Cselect_consultation_type-quick-consult

We wish all our patients a safe and happy holiday season.

— The Northern Medical Centre Team

12/08/2025

01/08/2025

👁️✨ August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month!

Did you know that healthy vision plays a vital role in your child's learning, development, and overall quality of life? This month, we're joining the campaign led by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams for kids.

At iSight Specialists, they offer bulk billed eye checks for children aged 4 and over – making it easier than ever to keep those little eyes healthy!

Call on 08 7089 8355 to book an appointment
Or visit www.isight.au for more information

Let’s keep our kids seeing clearly and safely! 👓💙

15/07/2025

Medicare Mental Health Centres provide a welcoming place where everyone can access free mental health information, services and supports.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can walk into any centre – no appointment, referral, or Medicare card required.

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (16+)
🕒 24/7
📌 215 Grenfell St, Adelaide

Northern Adelaide (16+)
🕒 8.30am-10.30pm weekdays, 12pm-6.30pm weekends
📌23 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth

Mount Barker (16+)
🕒 9am – 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am – 9pm Thursday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm weekends
📌 9/2-4 Cameron Road, Mount Barker

Mount Gambier (18+)
🕒 9am – 5pm weekdays
📌 Unit 7, 165 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier

Port Pirie (18+)
🕒 9am – 5pm weekdays
📌 129 Ellen St, Port Pirie

To learn more, visit: www.health.gov.au/our-work/medicare-mental-health-centres

11/06/2025

Blood pressure numbers can be confusing. This guide can help.

22/05/2025

If you notice a mate isn’t quite themselves, a simple check-in can mean the world.

No pressure. No big fix. Just show up.

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up.

If the ongoing impact of drought is impacting you or someone you care about, there’s a range of mental health and wellbeing support available.

Men’s Line – 24/7
📞 1300 789 978
💻 https://mensline.org.au/

Regional access – 24/7
📞1300 032 186

Lifeline – 24/7
📞 13 11 14
💻 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

13 Yarn – 24/7
📞 13 92 76
💻 https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Medicare Mental Health
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
(excluding public holidays)
📞 1800 595 212
💻 https://www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/

In a mental health emergency, call Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65.

For more information, visit https://brnw.ch/21wSO7A

02/05/2025

Had your blood pressure checked recently? Now’s a great time to get onto it, with Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check.

High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke, so doing a quick check is a simple way to keep tabs on your risk level.

The lower your blood pressure, the lower your risk. And having this information helps when it comes to making informed decisions about maintaining your health.

By visiting your doctor or a participating pharmacy, you could save your life.

Read more and take the stroke risk quiz: https://brnw.ch/21wSlXp

15/04/2025

Northern Medical Centre will be closed for the Easter break.
Our office will be closed from the end of day on 17th April and will re-open on 22nd April.

For any urgent enquiries during this time, please email us at admin@northernmedicalcentre.com.au, and we will address them as soon as we return.

Wishing all a wonderful long weekend!