Bannockburn Medical Centre

30/10/2025

As the temperature rises in our region, there is an increased risk that see or be in contact with sick, injured, and deceased flying foxes (bats). Bats can carry Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) which is a nationally notifiable disease that causes a fatal encephalitis similar to rabies.

ABLV is transmitted through a bite or scratch from an infected bat, or from contact with an infected bat via a wound or mucous membranes.

Metro South Public Health Unit advises clinicians to patients with wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to go ASAp to the nearest GP or hospital if they :

-are bitten/scratched by a bat

-have had mucous membrane exposure to bat saliva.

for more information please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/australian-bat-lyssavirus

Bannockburn Medical center

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a virus that can be transmitted from bats to humans, causing serious illness.

21/10/2025

29/08/2025

Skin checks are vital in Australia due to the nation's exceptionally high rates of skin cancer, primarily caused by UV radiation from the sun. Early detection through regular checks, especially for high-risk individuals, significantly improves treatment success, with early-stage melanoma having very high survival rates. Regular checks allow medical professionals to identify suspicious changes in moles and skin lesions using methods like dermoscopy, leading to timely intervention and better long-term health outcomes.
Book your appointment with our clinic for skin check, online https://bannockburnmc.com.au/ with Dr Andraos Tuesdays, or contact our desk to help in the booking , on 0756200568.

Bannockburn Medical Centre is a mixed billing, group general practice with a team of GP’s, nurse and practice staff ready to look after your health care needs. Our practice also has visiting allied health professionals including a podiatrist, physiotherapist and dietician.Our goal is to provide yo...

05/06/2025

Get your Free flu vaccine at Bannockburn medical center.
appointment available online on https://bannockburnmc.com.au/doctor-bannockburn/
or you can call our staff on 0756200568.

17/04/2025

Dear Patients,

We are open Saturday 19/04/2025 between the hours 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

18/03/2025

Dear Patients;
As we are on process to change the service provider for the booking system ,that will effect the SMS reminders and recalls.
If you experience any difficulty in booking , please contact our Reception team to assist you, on 0756200568.
Bannockburn Medical center

04/03/2025

Dear patients,
Due to impending threat of cyclone Alfred, we have advised most patients, who have booked over the next few days, about the possibility to postpone the appointments or change it into phone consult.
our staff members will contact you if the possibility to reach the clinic became harder for the doctors and the staff.
Thank you for understanding and stay safe.
Bannockburn Medical Centre
Bannockburn Village

24/02/2025

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program offers a free, simple test for eligible Australians to reduce illness and death from bowel cancer.

Eligible people aged 45 to 49 can request their first free bowel cancer screening kit be mailed to them. Use the form below.
Eligible people aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail every 2 years. Use this form if you didn't receive your last kit or if it was damaged, misplaced, or expired.

TO REQUEST FREE BOWEL TEST KIT, PLEASE VISIT https://www.ncsr.gov.au/information-for-participants/order-a-replacement-bowel-test-kit/?utm_source=QldHealth-website&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=web-referrals&utm_id=QldHealthweb

or you can discuss it with your GP during your consultation.
for further information ,please contact our medical centre on 0756200568.
Bannockburn Medical Centre, located in Bannockburn Village

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program offers a free, simple test for eligible Australians to reduce illness and death from bowel cancer. - Eligible people aged 45 to 49 can request their first free bowel cancer screening kit be mailed to them using this form. - Eligible people aged 50 to 74 wi...

03/02/2025

Mosquito-borne viruses surge in Queensland:
2024 saw the highest number of mosquito-borne virus cases in Queensland in 4 years, according to Queensland Health.
Cases of Ross River virus and the potentially deadly dengue fever more than tripled.
To take precautions to avoid getting bitten, please read below instruction and information mad by Queensland Health (PHN).
-Prevent mosquito borne diseases
Mosquitoes in Queensland can carry serious diseases. You can catch these diseases if you are bitten by an infected mosquito.
There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.

-Cover up
Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and covered footwear.

-Apply insect repellent
Use an effective insect repellent on exposed skin, preferably one that contains DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
When outdoors, use mosquito coils to repel mosquitoes. When indoors, use insecticide sprays or vapour dispensing units. Read and follow all directions and precautions on the product label.

-Protect children
Do not allow children under 5 years to apply repellent to themselves. Repellents should be applied to the hands of a carer first, and then applied evenly to the child's exposed skin. Repellent is not recommended for infants under the age of 3 months. Protect babies under 3 months with light-coloured clothing covering their arms, legs and feet and use mosquito nets to cover prams and cots.

-Stop mosquitoes from getting inside
Cover doors and windows with insect screens. Make sure insect screens are in good condition with no visible damage. Use mosquito nets if doors and windows are not fitted with insect screens, particularly in sleeping areas.

-Use mosquito-proof tents when camping.

-Avoid mosquitoes when they are most active
Mosquito bites can be experienced at any time of day, but some species are most active at dusk and dawn.

-Clean up around your home
Reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by:

-regularly emptying and wiping out any items that hold water, such as buckets and old tyres
ensuring rainwater tanks are sealed and inlet and outlet pipes are screened
draining water from or filling in pools of water in the yard
keeping your lawns mowed
killing adult mosquitoes with flying insect and surface sprays. Read and follow all directions and precautions on the product label.
Bannockburn Medical Centre.
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Queensland has seen a significant rise in mosquito-borne virus cases, with numbers more than tripling due to ongoing hot and wet weather. These weather conditions have created an ideal environment for mosquito breeding, leading to an increased number of mosquitoes and more opportunity for mosquitoes...