Health Matters Fernvale

05/08/2024

Did you know that seeing the same GP regularly can lead to better health outcomes?

MyMedicare is a voluntary patient registration system which helps formalise the relationships between patients, their general practice, their preferred GP and primary care team.

By registering in MyMedicare you can access longer funded telehealth consultations with our practice, and you may be eligible for additional health services and funding.

For more information, chat to us at your next appointment, or visit health.gov.au/mymedicare

26/06/2024

Dear Patients,
Health Matters Fernvale will re-open from tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 7am.
We thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with a water leak in the practice.

24/06/2024

Dear Patients,
Health Matters Fernvale is currently closed until Thursday due to a water leak in the practice. Please call Health Matters Karalee on 0738123133 if your require medical assistance. You can continue to book online for a telehealth appointment with your regular Fernvale GP for Monday - Wednesday. If you have an appointment booked in the next 2 days, you will be contacted via SMS regarding your appointment change.
Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

25/01/2024

Dear Patients,
Please note - Health Matters Fernvale will be closed for a full practice meeting from 12.00pm-1:00pm today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Kind regards, the Health Matters Team.

20/12/2023

Dear Patients,
Please note - Health Matters Fernvale will be closed for a full practice meeting from 12.30pm-1:30pm today. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Kind regards, the Health Matters Team.

24/11/2023

Dear Patients,
Health Matters Fernvale will be closed today, Saturday 25th November. We will re-open on Monday 27th November at 7.00am. If you require after hours medical care, please see our website for further information at www.hmf.net.au

26/10/2023

Our practice is registered in MyMedicare, and now you can register too.

If you hold a valid Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran card and have been to see us in person twice over the last 24 months, you’re now eligible to register in MyMedicare.

MyMedicare is all about strengthening the bond between you, your GP and your preferred primary care team. Did you know that seeing the same GP regularly can lead to better health outcomes?

You can begin your registration online through Medicare Online - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-online-account or we can complete the registration form at your next appointment.

By registering in MyMedicare you can access new benefits, such as longer funded telehealth consultations with our practice.

For more information, chat to us at your next appointment, or visit http://www.health.gov.au/mymedicare

MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner and primary care teams. Find out who is eligible and how you can register.

14/09/2023

Today is R U OK? Day.
A conversation can change a life - start a conversation with those in your world who may be struggling.
You don’t need to be an expert to ask, ‘are you OK?’.
Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.

18/08/2023

Please join us in welcoming Ayden (Credentialed Mental Health Nurse) to our team and community at Health Matters Fernvale. Ayden will be at our Karalee practice every Friday.

As a credentialed mental health nurse, Ayden has over 7 years of experience in some of the most challenging environments and with the most complex health concerns. With a nursing background, Ayden is quite experienced in complex mental health presentations and has acquired therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, to assist clients in recovering from traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety and other concerns. Ayden is comfortable with clients of all ages, including families, couples and individuals.

04/08/2023

Our team at Health Matters is showing our support by wearing our jeans 👖

16/05/2023

Please join us in welcoming Dr Denis Bartrum to Health Matters Fernvale.

Dr Denis Bartrum is an experienced skin doctor, with over 30 years in General Practice, as well as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the School of Medicine at University of Queensland. Dr Bartrum is a college accredited skin cancer clinician with a special interest in skin cancer medicine, minor surgery and procedural work, skin check for specific lesion of concern and minor trauma (emergency medicine). Outside of General Practice, Dr Bartrum enjoys wood carving, mandolin playing and spending time with his family. He is married with five children and enjoys being a grandfather to copious grandchildren.

13/04/2023

Flu Vaccines available - We are taking bookings now for our Flu Clinics. Book online now at www.hmf.net.au or by phoning (07)54267788
Govt funded flu vaccine available for patients 65yrs and over, 6mths up to 5yrs old, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 6mths and older, and those with certain medical conditions.
Private Flu vaccines also available $20.

For further information, or eligibility, please visit https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/influenza-flu-vaccine