Verve Family Doctors

06/11/2025

Spring is here - the perfect time to get in the garden. 🌸🧑‍🌾

Gardening isn’t just growing fresh flowers and veggies, it can be incidental exercise too!

Digging, lifting, planting and watering can build strength, keep your body moving, and give you a healthy dose of vitamin D – all without going to the gym.

For older gardeners, this can be a low impact way to stay active, improve your balance and support joint health.

Time in the sun ☀️ and fresh air also gives you a serotonin boost. Just make sure to stay sun-safe.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

04/11/2025

31/10/2025

🎃 We’re not saying your Halloween decorations should come with a health warning, but if you’re carving pumpkins this week, maybe take a moment to check your own. Because when it comes to breast cancer, early detection is the real treat.

Here’s the deal:

Breasts change over time - through puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ageing, and weight fluctuations. These changes are usually normal. But what’s important is knowing what normal looks like for you.

Keep an eye out for:

- A lump, lumpiness or thickening (especially in only one breast)
- Changes in size or shape
- Ni**le changes: crusting, redness, pain, discharge, or inversion
- Skin changes: dimpling, rash, itchiness, or unusual colour
- Swelling or discomfort in the armpit or collarbone area
- Ongoing pain not linked to your cycle

Noticed a changes in your breasts or something feels off? Don’t wait, book an appointment with your GP.

If you’re aged 50–74, you are eligible for a free mammogram every 2 years through BreastScreen Victoria. Screening is also available to Women aged 40–49 and over 74. The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chance of successful treatment. Mammograms can spot changes too small to feel, and comparing scans over time helps track changes.

So, while you are carving up your lanterns this Halloween, make sure you are giving your other pumpkins the same attention too. It’s one of the easiest ways to look after yourself.



Find out more: https://go.vic.gov.au/3L5pgVO

20/10/2025

As exam season rolls around, it’s important to look out for the mental wellbeing of students. If anyone you know needs some extra support, your GP is a great first port of call.

16/10/2025

Have you got a new bedtime routine for spring? Share your favourite pre-bed rituals that help you unwind!

Spring into a new sleep routine.😴

Small disruptions in your sleep schedule can throw off your body’s internal clock, affecting your energy, mood and focus.

Getting enough good-quality sleep supports your immune system, mental health, memory and overall wellbeing.

Tips to get better rest:
✔️ start going to bed 15-30 minutes earlier than usual
✔️ avoid screens an hour before bed
✔️ stick to a consistent sleep routine.

Read the comments below to learn more. 👇

14/10/2025

Celebrating National Carers Week with a reminder: caring for others starts by taking care of yourself! 🧡

It’s very important for people who are supporting someone with mental health needs to look after themselves, both physically and emotionally.

Here are some helpful everyday self-care tips for busy carers 👇 Find more support here 👉 https://bit.ly/48MAqGe

08/10/2025

Dr Keshinie with some menopause insights!

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

Did you know you can opt in for some cancer screening initiatives in your 40s? Here’s Dr Gentle with a run down:

04/10/2025

Don’t forget to put your clocks forward tonight friends. And try to get an early night- even one hour less of sleep can significantly impact your health!

Daylight saving starts tonight which means that clocks go forward one hour. ⏰

It’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

To test your smoke alarm:
1️⃣ Press and hold the test button until the alarm beeps three times.
2️⃣ Gently dust or vacuum around your smoke alarm to remove any dust.
3️⃣ Replace the batteries in removable smoke alarms every year.
4️⃣ Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

A quick check could save a life! 🔥✅🔔🚨

For more information: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/smoke-alarms

02/10/2025

We love this grounding technique and many Drs prescribe it during consults! Give it a go before bed or any time you’re feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed.

🧠 Have you checked in with yourself today?

It’s Mental Health Month and it's a perfect reminder to pause, breathe, and notice how you’re really feeling.

Feeling a little stressed or anxious? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique ☝️
✨ 5 things you see
✨ 4 things you touch
✨ 3 things you hear
✨ 2 things you smell
✨ 1 thing you taste

A few mindful minutes can reset your whole day.

👉 Learn more simple, mental health and wellbeing tips here: https://bit.ly/3BAiDTf

25/09/2025

Dr Rosie with an important message about concussion ahead of the AFL grand final! We’d love to hear who you’re going for this weekend!!