VMG Clinics

10/03/2026

Important pharmacy update for our Katherine patients!

Contact our clinic at (08)7918255 if you require any assistance.

10/03/2026

⚠️ BOIL WATER ALERT - DARWIN AND PALMERSTON

A boil water alert is issued for Greater Darwin and Palmerston and surrounding areas due to the flooding of Darwin River Dam.

Use cooled boiled water or bottled water for:
• Drinking
• Preparing food
• Preparing baby formula
• Brushing teeth

Residents are urged to conserve the water supply for the above uses only.

NT Health will lift the boil water alert after Power and Water confirms the water supply system is fully operational and the water is safe to drink.

See the factsheet here: https://health.nt.gov.au/health-alerts/drinking-water-quality-alerts/boil-water-alert-darwin-and-palmerston or visit https://vist.ly/4ucja for the latest emergency information.

Power and Water SecureNT

09/03/2026

Darwin residents, we need your support.

Darwin River Dam stopped operating at 4.30pm today due to substantial flooding of the pump station and associated equipment. The dam wall was not impacted.

This is an unprecedented situation and we have never seen this volume of water in the dam before.

Our crews are working to get the dam operational again using generators but, in the meantime, we need the Darwin community to reduce their water use.

We’re good at pulling together when needed. And we need everyone to pull together now.

We thank you for working together through this event and will keep you updated.

To find out more, visit https://loom.ly/dQVTbZc

08/03/2026

Need assistance with claiming through your ADF Family Health Program?

Follow the steps below.

or for more information visit: adffamilyhealth.com/lodging-a-claim/

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

⚠️ Melioidosis alert - wet weather risk

Heavy rain, flooding and strong winds can increase the risk of melioidosis. The bacteria lives in soil and surface water and can enter the body through cuts, sores or by inhaling dust and droplets. Although most common in Australia’s Top End, cases have previously been diagnosed in limited numbers in Central Australia.

Symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, skin sores that don’t heal, or abscesses. Early treatment is critical.

The risk is higher for people with diabetes, kidney or lung disease, heavy alcohol use, cancer, or weakened immune systems - but anyone can be affected.

To protect yourself against melioidosis, you should:
• wear covered waterproof footwear outdoors
• use gloves when gardening
• clean and cover cuts with waterproof dressings
• avoid high-pressure hosing soil
• stay indoors during heavy wind and rain

If you are concerned about having melioidosis symptoms, visit your local GP, clinic or hospital.

Find out more: https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/health-conditions-treatments/bacterial/melioidosis

SecureNT

04/03/2026

Many health conditions don’t show symptoms early on. An annual GP check helps identify issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol changes before they become serious.

Regular check-ups mean:
• Early detection
• Better long-term health outcomes
• Personalised advice for your stage of life

Prevention is always better than cure.

02/03/2026

Katherine Hospital is currently experiencing an increase in emergency department presentations.

During this period of high demand, we ask that you please be patient and kind to our staff.

If you are unsure how to manage your illness or injury, you can visit https://vist.ly/4qefk or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

If you are experiencing a health emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

02/03/2026

March is Endometriosis awareness month — you can start early!

Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women and people assigned female at birth — yet many continue to live with symptoms for years before receiving answers.
Knowing the signs can make a difference:
- Persistent pelvic pain
- Painful periods that impact daily life
- Pain during or after in*******se
- Bloating, fatigue, or nausea
- Fertility challenges

Pain is not something you should have to “just live with.” If symptoms are affecting your quality of life, speaking with your GP can be an important first step toward support, investigation, and management options.

This March, we stand with those living with endometriosis — raising awareness, encouraging conversations, and reminding you that you are not alone.

26/02/2026

Mosquitoes can carry viruses that make you sick, especially in warmer months. Here are simple ways to protect yourself:

• Wear long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing
• Use insect repellent (with DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus)
• Keep mosquito screens on windows and doors
• Remove standing water where mosquitoes can breed
• Use nets or coils when outdoors or sleeping

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!
For more info visit: www.cdc.gov.au/advice/preventing-mosquito-bites

24/02/2026

To book an appointment contact us at (08)79182555 or visit vmgclinic.com.au

22/02/2026

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026 — Every BODY Belongs.
Eating disorders can impact anyone — regardless of age, size, gender, or background — and they are real, serious mental health conditions that deserve understanding, compassion, and support.

For more information visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw/