Pear Tree Family Practice

19/03/2026

Reminder that our express clinic is open every day including Saturdays!

18/03/2026

With cold and flu season just around the corner, good hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to stay well.

Wash your hands with soap and water when:

>Before and after preparing food
>After using the bathroom
>After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
>After being in public spaces or on public transport

Use hand sanitiser when:
>Soap and water aren't available
>After touching shared surfaces like door handles or ATMs

Don't forget your skin: Frequent washing can strip moisture from your hands, especially in cooler, drier air. Keep a nourishing hand cream nearby and apply it regularly to prevent cracking and irritation broken skin is less effective as a barrier against germs.

16/03/2026

As the days get shorter and temperatures dip, it's completely normal to feel a little slower, heavier, or less motivated. Reduced sunlight means our bodies produce more melatonin (the sleep hormone), which can leave us feeling drowsy during the day. Serotonin levels which influence mood can also dip with less sun exposure.

What to do about it:

> Get outside during daylight hours, even for a short walk natural light is a powerful mood booster

>Keep a consistent sleep schedule to help regulate your body clock

>Stay social it's tempting to hibernate, but connection is key for mental wellbeing

>If you notice your mood significantly dipping, speak to your regular GP seasonal changes can trigger or worsen anxiety and depression

16/03/2026

Are you due for a cervical screen test?

10/03/2026

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms or have concerns, please call the clinic to speak with our reception staff about getting a review.

05/03/2026

Managing your health between appointments takes a little organisation, but small habits can make a big difference.

Maintain a Daily Log: For complex conditions, keep a daily log to track symptoms, medication, food, exercise, and pain levels. This helps identify trends over time and means you can provide accurate, detailed information to your doctor when it matters most.

Digitalise Your Records: Use scanning apps to digitise paper records, making them easy to share with specialists or access quickly in an emergency.

Schedule Proactively: Don't wait for symptoms to worsen before booking in. Schedule routine, inevitable appointments such as annual check-ups, dental cleanings, and specialist reviews well in advance. The easiest time to do this is before you leave your previous appointment.

Prepare for Appointments: Before any appointment, take a few minutes to write down your top questions, current symptoms, and any recent medication changes. A quick "brain dump" beforehand ensures you don't walk out wishing you'd remembered to mention something important.

04/03/2026

Have you checked out our fish tank recently?

We have a few new friends join the team!

04/03/2026

Farewell Doctor Kristy Plamer
We'd like to let our patients know that Dr Kristy Palmer will be finishing up at our clinic on 12th March.

We wish Kristy all the best in her next chapter.

If you are a current patient of Dr Palmer's, you are welcome to see on of our 3 doctors that are taking on new patients. If you are unsure about your ongoing care, please give our team a call we're happy to help. Phone: 08 7228 5818

25/02/2026

Concussion is the common name used for a mild traumatic brain injury. It means that the brain has actually moved within the skull and the electrical signals within the brain have been disrupted. Like in a computer when the wiring is impacted, the brain then cannot function as quickly or as well as normal.

If you have a had a recent concussion, need clearance to go back to work or sports from a recent concussion or believe you might be experiencing any of the above please book an appointment with our in house Sports Physician Registrar Robert Buckley.

If you want to know more, visit our website.

Your athletic performance and active lifestyle are important to your overall wellbeing. Our specialised sports medicine services are designed to keep you performing at your best while addressing the unique physical demands people face in sport and exercise.

24/02/2026

MyMedicare is a free, voluntary program that strengthens the connection between you, your GP, and your healthcare team for better ongoing care.

Why register?

Registering with your regular practice helps your GP provide more coordinated, personalised care tailored to your health needs leading to better health outcomes.

Key benefits include:

-Longer telehealth consultations access Medicare-funded phone and video appointments over 20 minutes with your registered GP

-Better chronic condition management improved support for managing complex, ongoing health issues

-Enhanced aged care support more regular GP visits and better care planning for aged care residents

22/02/2026

Reminder about Express Clinic Appointments. Urgent same-day appointments can be booked online or via phone 08 7228 5818

Our Pear Tree Express appointments are designed for patients presenting with:
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Suspected fractures or broken bones
Wound dressings and minor cuts
Animal bites (excluding snake bites)
Minor Burns

03/02/2026

Please be aware. If you have any of these symptoms, please call the clinic for a review.