Bargo Doctors

30/03/2026

🐰 As Easter approaches, we would like to wish our patients a safe, relaxing and joyful Easter long weekend!

🐣 Please note the practice will be CLOSED for the Easter long weekend.

📞 Please contact our lovely reception team on 46842168 during business hours to schedule your appointment for before or after our well deserved break. Alternatively, appointments can be made at any time on our website: www.bargodoctors.com.au or via Health Engine.

👩🏽‍🔬 Clinical Labs will also be CLOSED during this time.

🚨 For after hours care, please call Sydney Medical Service on 8724 6300, or head to www.myemergencydr.com.au - In an emergency, call 000 or present to your nearest hospital.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we thank you for your understanding.

27/03/2026

✨ In 2026, NSW is rolling out a FREE nasal spray flu vaccine for children aged 2–4 years!

🤔 Why the nasal spray?

💉 Needle-free and pain-free
👃 Quick and easy (one spray in each nostril)
🌍 The vaccine has been used around the world providing a safe, tested and needle free alternative to protect children against influenza
💉 Works just as well as the flu shot
🤒 Helps the body build protection against the flu

🛡️ It takes about 2 weeks for full protection after vaccination.

ℹ️ For more info, visit NSW Health:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/families_and_individuals.aspx

24/03/2026

💥 Myth buster time!

❌ “You don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days” ☀️
✅ UV rays still get through clouds - You can still get skin damage even when it’s overcast ☁️

❌ “Natural supplements are always safe” 🌱
✅ Some supplements interact with certain medications which could lead to side effects. Always check with your GP first 💊

❌ “Cold weather makes you sick” ❄️
✅ Germs make us sick, not necessarily the temperature 🦠

❌ “Healthy people don’t need the Flu shot” 💉
✅ Anyone can become seriously ill from the Flu, Vaccinating helps protect you AND others 🤧

🎯 FACTS
🛡️ Preventative is easier than treatment
🙈 Not all health issues are visible
❤️ Small checks can prevent big problems
🧠 Mental Health check ups matter too

👩🏼‍⚕️ Due for a check up? Book with one of our lovely GP’s today!

19/03/2026

🦠 Be RSV aware this winter! Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the airways and lungs. It spreads more frequently during autumn and winter and can cause serious illness in young babies and vulnerable children.

🤰 Pregnant?
👶 Have a baby under 6 months old?
🧒 Have a child aged 8–24 months entering their second winter?

🤧 You or your child may be eligible for RSV protection. What is RSV?
RSV is a respiratory virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. While many people recover with mild symptoms, RSV can sometimes lead to serious chest infections or hospitalisation, particularly in young babies.

👶🏼 Babies with RSV may experience:
• Chest infections
• Noisy or fast breathing
• Difficulty breathing
• Trouble feeding

🤔 Who is most at risk? RSV can be more serious for:
• Babies under 12 months of age
• Children under 2 years who were born prematurely
• Babies with low birth weight
• Children with heart or lung conditions
• Children with weakened immune systems

🤰🏽 RSV protection during pregnancy. Pregnant women can receive the RSV vaccine between 28–36 weeks of pregnancy.

💉 Vaccination during pregnancy can help:
• Protect your baby for the first 6 months of life
• Reduce the risk of severe RSV illness

🧍🏽‍♀️ Who may be eligible for RSV protection?
You may be eligible if you are:
• Pregnant between 28–36 weeks
• Have a baby under 6 months and did not receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy
• Have a child aged 8–24 months entering their second RSV season who meets high-risk criteria (for example, children born before 32 weeks or with certain medical conditions)
Eligible children can receive nirsevimab through their GP, Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) or community health service.

📞 Please contact the practice to book an appointment with your GP or Practice Nurse if you would like to discuss RSV protection for you or your child.

NSW Health fact sheets
🤰 Maternal RSV vaccine:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/factsheets/abrysvo.pdf
👶 Infant RSV protection (Nirsevimab):
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Factsheets/nirsevimab-parents-and-carers.pdf

15/03/2026

😷 Wearing a mask when you have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever, runny nose or flu-like illness is an important way to protect other patients, healthcare staff and the community. It helps reduce the spread of infectious respiratory diseases like Covid-19, Influenza and the common cold.

🦠 We kindly ask our patients if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms to please let us know and mask up, we have these available at reception for your use.

🙏🏼 Please help us in reducing the spread of respiratory infections, and protect vulnerable patients such as older adults, pregnant people, people with chronic illness, immunocompromised patients, infants and young children. For these groups, infections like influenza or Covid-19 can lead to hospitalisation or severe complications.

📝 Things to remember..
🫧 Good hand hygiene
😷 Covering coughs and sneezes
🧍🏽‍♀️ Social distancing where possible
📞 Inform reception staff when booking or on arrival of your symptoms

10/03/2026

❤️ We’re excited to introduce CLOUD HOLTER - Holter Monitoring to our practice! Holter Monitoring is a simple, non-invasive way to continuously record your heart rhythm over a 24 hour period.

☁️ With Cloud-based technology, results are securely uploaded and reviewed efficiently by Cardiac Rythm Specialists, allowing for faster analysis and clearer insights into your heart health.

💰The best part? It’s 100% Bulk Billed, no out out of pocket costs! Fitted by one of our lovely doctors, for you to take home and return the next day!

❤️This advanced monitoring helps detect irregular heart rhythms, investigate symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness or fainting, and provide valuable information to guide treatment decisions.

☁️ Comfortable, convenient, and clinically reliable - Cloud Holter monitoring is another way we’re bringing modern technology into patient care!

📞 Contact the team to be placed onto our waitlist today!

05/03/2026

⛑️ Emergency Response Training! We believe that providing the best care goes beyond appointments and treatments. Last night, some of our team carried out some on-site CPR training. Being prepared to respond quickly and confidently in an emergency is a responsibility we take seriously. This training ensures our staff can act calmly, effectively, and safely if someone ever needs immediate assistance.

❤️ We are so proud of our team for giving up their evening to refresh their skills and strengthen their confidence. Keeping our patients and community safe will always be top priority. Big Thanks to Robyn from R.O.B training for coming out!

🥇 And while we’re talking about supporting local, if you think we do a pretty good job, and now you know we can handle the dramatic fainting scenes too 🤭 don’t forget to vote for us in the Local Business Awards! Your support means the world to our team 🫶🏼

https://thebusinessawards.com.au/55485/bargo-doctors

04/03/2026

🩺 Dr Shiyana recently joined the team at Bargo Doctors as a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals and families across all stages of life.

📚 Dr Shiyana graduated from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2009, receiving a Distinction and Gold Medal in Paediatrics. She has extensive clinical experience across a broad range of specialties, including General Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
She commenced her postgraduate training in General Medicine in Sri Lanka and later became a General Practitioner after relocating to Australia with her family.

🏫 She is currently progressing towards Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), while also preparing for the internationally recognised MRCP (UK) and MRCGP-INT (South Asia) qualifications, reflecting her strong commitment to continuous professional growth.
Dr Shiyana possesses over a decade of clinical experience in General Medicine and General Practice in Sri Lanka, in addition to two years of General Practice experience in Oman. She is committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred care, ensuring thorough clinical assessment, clear communication of management plans, and collaborative decision-making to optimise patient outcomes.

🩺 Dr Shiyana has comprehensive experience across all areas of General Practice, with particular interests in:
- Chronic Disease Management (including diabetes, asthma, and hypertension)
- Women’s Health (including contraception, cervical screening, and menopause support)
- Children’s and Adolescent Health
- Acute and Infectious Illness
- Preventative Medicine and Health Education
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

🤝 She is known for her warm, calm, and approachable manner. Dr Shiyana takes the time to listen attentively, explain treatment options clearly, and work collaboratively with her patients to achieve the best possible health outcomes. She is committed to building long-term, trusting relationships and providing continuity of care.

🗣️ Dr Shiyana speaks English, Sinhalese, and Tamil, enabling her to support patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, guiding her children in playing chess, and following cricket.

23/02/2026

🩺✨ We need your help, Wollondilly! ✨🩺

😍 The team at Bargo Doctors has been nominated in the Local Business Awards!

If we’ve ever:
🩹 Fixed you up
☺️Calmed your nerves
📄 Found that script you swore you didn’t lose
✋ Held your hand during bloods or an immunisation
👀 Squeezed you in for a “quick” appointment that wasn’t actually quick
🍭Or handed out a sticker/bravery certificate/lollipop

🗳️ We’d love your vote!

🤝🏽 We’re incredibly proud to care for our wonderful community here in Wollondilly, and your support means the world to our GPs, nurses, and front desk legends who work hard together to keep everyone happy & healthy.

🗳️ Voting only takes a minute,and no appointment is required and takes less time than explaining your symptoms starting with “I googled it” 😉

👉 https://thebusinessawards.com.au/55485/bargo-doctors

🙏🏼 Thank you for trusting us with your health, your families, and occasionally your Google-diagnosed mysteries. We truly appreciate this amazing community ❤️

20/02/2026

🌿 Flu Vaccines Arriving Soon - 2026 Season 🌿

🦠 We’re getting ready for the 2026 flu season! The 2026 Influenza (Flu) Vaccine will be available at our practice from late March to early April.

📋 Waitlist Now Open!
You can join our flu vaccine waitlist today! Our team will contact you as soon as stock arrives to book your appointment.

📅 Stay tuned for our upcoming Flu Clinic dates, which will be announced soon!

💉 Why Get the Flu Vaccine?
Influenza is more than just a bad cold. It can cause high fevers, body aches, fatigue, and serious complications, especially for:
• Adults aged 65+
• Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
• Children
• People with chronic medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

💉 Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community. The flu vaccine is updated each year to protect against the most common circulating strains.

📞 Contact our reception team on 4684 2168 to join our waitlist today!

❄️💙 Let's stay healthy this winter!

15/02/2026

💛 Random Acts of Kindness Week 💛

🫶We’re spreading a little extra kindness at Bargo Doctors this week!

☕️Thanks to the generosity of The Hip Joint/ Movement Therapy Picton and our friends next door at Bean 2 Bargo, we have a limited number of FREE coffee cards to give out to our patients over the next few days!

🥰Sometimes it’s the little things like a warm coffee, a moment to pause, that can really brighten someone’s day.

✨A huge thank you to these amazing local businesses for supporting our community. We encourage everyone to pay it forward in spreading kindness in any way they are able!

😎Remember - It's cool to be kind!

10/02/2026

❤️February is Heart Health and Research Month ❤️

🧑‍⚕️Bargo Doctors wish to use this month as a timely reminder of the importance of a healthy heart and what you can do about it, encouraging everyone (45 or older) to get a Heart Health Check.

🤔A Heart Health Check is a 20-minute health assessment of your heart and associated risk factors. It measures your risk of heart attack over the next few years and how you can reduce this risk. Your doctor can do this quickly and simply, with a discussion of other risk factors including high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and family medical history. An annual Heart Health Check is recommended by the Heart Foundation for everyone 45 years and older.

❤️‍🩹Coronary heart disease can hit any one of any age of any background. Here are six steps you can take to help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease:

🚬Quit smoking
🥗Follow a healthy balanced diet
🚶‍♀️‍➡️Be active
💪Maintain a healthy weight
🥂Limit alcohol intake

🫀See a GP and do a Heart Health Check (if recommended)
The good news is you can take these positive steps to reduce the risk with the help of your doctor. And there is no better time to take your first step than during Heart Health Month.

👩‍⚕️To book an appointment 👇
📞4684 2168
🌐www.bargodoctors.com.au
👉Or book via the Health Engine App

Bulk billing doctors and medical practice in Bargo NSW. Book an appointment today!