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Health First Medical Group in Ballarat provides a safe, inclusive space for compassionate, family-friendly healthcare. Welcome to Health First Medical Group!

Our friendly team of doctors, nurses, & admin staff are dedicated to offering thorough care & putting your health first at every visit. Our wonderful team are proud to continue serving the Ballarat community at our modern clinic in the heart of the Ballarat CBD. Why choose us?

-Purpose-built clinic designed with your comfort in mind
-General Practitioners with a special interest in family medicine
-Caring, thorough doctors who are passionate about patient-centered care
-Same-day appointments for emergencies
-On-site pathology and practice nurse
-Women’s health consultations

New patient appointments now being accepted! We are here to provide high-quality healthcare for you and your family. 💚

20/12/2025

🎄 Wishing all our patients a joyful and healthy holiday season!

15/12/2025

Tiny humans, sensitive skin

Nappy rash is very common in babies and usually improves with frequent nappy changes, gentle cleaning, and a barrier cream. Our infographic outlines simple steps to keep little bottoms healthy and comfortable.

If the rash isn’t settling, your GP can help.

08/12/2025

🌟 Planning Ahead Matters 🌟
Did you know that signing up to My Aged Care early can make a huge difference when support is needed later on? Getting registered ahead of time helps avoid delays and ensures you or your loved ones can access services smoothly when the time comes.

Booking an Over 75 Health Assessment with your GP is also a great opportunity to explore your care needs and get guidance on the My Aged Care process.

We’ve put together a helpful infographic with everything you need to know — from how to register to what services are available. 💙

If you have questions or need help getting started, our clinic team is here to support you.

29/11/2025

💉 It’s time for the final instalment of our vaccination series!
This week, we’re focusing on older adults — a group for whom staying up to date with vaccinations is especially important.

As we age, our immune system naturally weakens, making it harder to fight off infections. Vaccinations can help protect against serious illnesses like influenza, pneumonia, shingles, and COVID-19.
Your GP can guide you on which vaccines are recommended based on your age, health conditions, and vaccination history.

Keeping up to date with vaccinations is a simple, powerful way to protect your health and maintain your independence.

Thank you for following along with our series — stay well, stay informed, and stay protected!

22/11/2025

🤰💉 It’s time for this week’s vaccination update!
This week, we’re focusing on vaccinations before and during pregnancy — a key way to protect your health and give your baby the best start.

Some vaccines are recommended before conception, while others are given during pregnancy to protect you and provide your baby with early immunity. Your GP can advise you on which vaccines you may need and the best timing for them.

Staying up to date with vaccination is a simple, effective way to keep you and your baby safe. 💛

Stay tuned as we continue sharing vaccination information for other at-risk groups next week!

15/11/2025

💉 It’s time for this week’s vaccination update!
For our final week focusing on kids’ vaccinations, we’re looking at premature and low–birth-weight babies — little ones who may need extra protection early in life.

Babies who are born early or smaller than expected are more vulnerable to serious infections. The good news is that most routine childhood vaccines are given at the same chronological age (their age from birth), not their corrected age — meaning they don’t have to wait longer to start building immunity.

If your baby was born very premature or smaller than expected, your GP can guide you on the best schedule and any extra vaccines that might be recommended.

Ensuring timely vaccination — especially for infants who are more at risk — is one of the best ways to keep them safe and healthy. 💛

Stay tuned as we move on to vaccination information for other at-risk groups next week!

05/11/2025

💉 It’s time for this week’s vaccination update!
This week we’re talking about meningococcal ACWY — a vaccine that protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W, and Y). These infections can cause serious illness like meningitis or bloodstream infection, and can develop suddenly — even in healthy children.

The meningococcal ACWY vaccine is routinely given at 12 months of age, but did you know it can be given earlier?

Babies can receive the vaccine before 12 months (with extra doses later) for earlier protection against this serious disease.

If you’d like your child protected sooner, talk to your GP or immunisation provider about the best timing and options.

Keeping up to date with vaccines — and considering earlier protection when possible — helps keep everyone safe

01/11/2025

From November 1, you might see news stories saying that “GPs are returning to bulk billing.”

We want to be open with you that this change does not apply to our clinic.

We’ll continue to be a private billing practice so that we can offer:
❤️ Appointments with time to listen, understand and explain
❤️ Continuity of care with doctors who know you and your family
❤️ Safe, careful medicine instead of rushed consultations
❤️ A locally owned clinic that supports local jobs and our community

There has been a lot of government messaging about a “return to bulk billing”, but the incentives still don’t cover the real cost of providing quality medical care — so for many clinics, it is more of a headline announcement than a workable, long-term solution.

If you’d like to see real change, we encourage you to share your experience with your local Federal Member.

Thank you for being part of our clinic community — and for valuing the time, care and relationships that make general practice meaningful.

We genuinely appreciate your support. 💛

30/10/2025

💉 It’s time for this week’s vaccination update!

This week we’re talking about chickenpox (varicella) — a highly contagious infection that can cause hundreds of itchy blisters, high fever, and, in some cases, serious complications like pneumonia, skin infections, or inflammation of the brain.

The chickenpox vaccine is part of the routine childhood schedule, providing good protection after one dose.
But did you know a second (booster) dose is recommended for even stronger and longer-lasting protection?
While it’s not part of the free routine schedule, the booster can be given as a self-funded vaccine and helps prevent breakthrough infections and outbreaks.

Even mild cases can spread easily — keeping up to date with all recommended doses helps protect your family and the community

26/10/2025

💉 It’s time for this week’s vaccination update!

This week we’re talking about meningococcal B, a rare but serious infection that can cause meningitis or severe bloodstream infection, especially in babies, young children, and teens. A vaccine is available to protect against it, but it’s self-funded for most people — meaning it’s not part of the free routine schedule.

Even though meningococcal disease doesn’t happen often, it can progress quickly and be life-threatening. Talk to your GP about whether the meningococcal B vaccine is right for your family.

Keeping up to date with vaccines helps protect everyone 💪

16/10/2025

💉 Let’s talk about immunisation!

Vaccines are one of the simplest and safest ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from serious illness. But across Australia, immunisation rates are starting to drop — and that means some preventable diseases are creeping back in.

The good news? Staying up to date with vaccines keeps everyone safer — especially babies, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share quick, easy posts about important immunisations for different age groups — what they protect against and why they matter.

We're starting with information about routine immunisations to keep our teeniest community members safe.
It's so easy to forget these days with the craziness of the newborn phase so pop them in your calender!

Stay tuned for next week’s post! 💪✨

12/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness – Information is Power

Breast cancer screening is changing, and you now receive more personalised information to help you take control of your health.

BreastScreen is now reporting breast density in your results.

This is important because:
- Dense breast tissue can make cancers harder to detect on a mammogram
- It may slightly increase your personal risk of breast cancer

This doesn't mean there's a problem — it's about giving you and your GP more insight to make informed decisions about your screening and prevention options.

You can also use the free, evidence-based tool iPrevent to learn more about your individual risk and what steps might be right for you: www.iprevent.com.au

If you have questions about your results or risk, we’re here to help.

Address

12 Doveton Street South
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.healthfirstballarat.com.au/

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