Family Medical Practices

16/02/2026

Peace of mind starts with a simple check-up. ❤️

High blood pressure and cholesterol often go unnoticed because they don't always "feel" like anything is wrong. However, these are two of the most vital indicators of your future heart health.

Regular checks aren't just about finding problems—they are about empowering you with practical steps and simple habits to stay healthy, active, and present for the years ahead.

Ready to know your numbers? Visit our friendly teams at Kirrawee, Woolooware, or Kurnell. Book via Automed or call us!

15/02/2026

We love our women physios in the Shire!
And Shire Women’s Physio explains what a women’s health appointment is ❤️❤️❤️

✨ “What actually happens in a pelvic floor appointment?”

So many women delay booking because they’re unsure what to expect.

At Shire Women’s Physio, your appointment always starts with a conversation. We discuss your symptoms and concerns, goals, birth history, bladder and bowel habits, training load and lifestyle.

We use pelvic models like this to explain what might be happening anatomically, and demonstrate what is involved in the assessment of your pelvic floor and vaginal walls.

Internal assessments (where we insert 1 or 2 fingers vaginally) are never rushed and are only performed with your consent. They help us assess muscle strength, coordination, tone and support. This allows us to diagnose what is causing your symptoms and develop an effective treatment plan.

You deserve to feel informed, comfortable and empowered, not embarrassed.

📍 Located in the Sutherland Shire
📩 DM or book online via the link in bio

13/02/2026

Looking for more than just a standard check-up for you and your baby? Dr Mel Mapleson (FRACGP) is a specialist GP with a toolkit designed for the beautiful (and sometimes exhausting) early days of parenthood.

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Dr Mel specialises in extra-long appointments that give you the time and space to navigate feeding challenges and newborn care without feeling rushed.

Why see Dr Mel?
✅ Certified NDC "Possums" Practitioner: Evidence-based support for sleep, settling, and feeding.
✅ Pregnancy Shared Care: Continuity of care from conception to birth.
✅ Holistic Wellbeing: A compassionate approach to parent and baby health.

Dr Mel is now consulting at KFMP every Monday to Thursdays!
Book via Automed, or find her on

11/02/2026

Food allergies are common, but they’re often misunderstood.

Some children outgrow certain food allergies, while others can last into adulthood. Even small or trace amounts can cause serious reactions, which is why clear action plans matter. Food allergies are also different from food intolerances and need different management.

Knowing the facts helps keep kids safe at school and at home. 🤗

Swipe for the truth about allergies. Need to update your child’s allergy plan or review their symptoms? Our GPs across the Shire are ready to support your family.

Visit us at Kirrawee, Woolooware, or Kurnell. Link in bio to book!

11/02/2026

Dr Chris Timms explaining to the media the upcoming changes that will help you and your family access care

10/02/2026

At Family Medical Practice we have GPs passionate about ADHD and neurodivergent care- making sure we are pushing forward with supporting reform in NSW.

What that means? ADHD care in NSW is changing- GPs will be able to be trained to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD- this is coming soon!

What can we do now? Some GPs (including many at FMP) can do continuation prescribing- so if you already have a diagnosis and have been prescribed stimulants- your usual GP at Family Medical Practice can continue to prescribe for you!!

This is SO exciting for patients to now be able to access timely, local care

09/02/2026

Safety is the best school supply. 🎒 Managing food allergies adds an extra layer of planning to the school day, but you don’t have to do it alone. Clear communication, up-to-date ASCIA Action Plans, and helping your child understand their triggers are vital for a safe, confident year.

Whether your child is starting Kindy or heading into High School, we’re here to ensure their records are clinically current and that the school has the information they need to support them.

Our GPs at Kirrawee, Woolooware, and Kurnell can assist with:
👉🏻 Action Plans: Meeting school and childcare requirements.
👉🏻 Medication Reviews: Checking that EpiPens and Anapens are in-date.
👉🏻 Peace of Mind: Answering your questions about managing allergies in the classroom.

📍 Visit us at Kirrawee, Woolooware, or Kurnell.
📞 Book your review, Link in bio to book online.

09/02/2026

Hello Dr Mitchell and Dr Watson here
We welcome our lovely patients new and existing to book in for an over 75 health assessment

A comprehensive check up lasting 45 min to get you checked out head to toe once a year. We often time this with your RMS driver assessment but dont worry if you have retired from driving, it’s still recommended you attend annually.

08/02/2026

Meet Dr Lisa

Dr Lisa grew up in the Southern Highlands before moving to Sydney to study medicine at the University of New South Wales. During her training, she spent two years at the rural clinical school in Wagga, gaining valuable experience in regional healthcare.

She began her career in Paediatrics and later trained as a General Practitioner, working across a range of practices from Bowral to Hurstville, and most recently spending the past six years caring for patients in Darlinghurst.

Dr Lisa enjoys all areas of general practice, with particular interests in child health, lactation support, antenatal care, women’s and men’s health, sexual health, and preventive medicine. She is also an accredited HIV S100 prescriber.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time outdoors with her three children.

Say hello to Dr Lisa at your next visit, or book an appointment to meet her soon!

08/02/2026

🌦️ Rise and Shine 🌦️ Happy MONDAY
💚 Kurnell is OPEN today 9-5 with a
fabulous GP Dr James Mitchell.
❤️ We have some capacity at Kirrawee with appointments this afternoon.
💙 We may have a few apt at Woolooware but can accommodate you at our site in Kurnell.
🩸Onsite pathology at all 3 sites
🌅 It’s a great day for a skin check!

07/02/2026

🏃‍♂️Welcome to Kurnell and Kirrawee 🏃‍♂️

Dr James Mitchell is at Kurnell on Monday, and Kirrawee other days.

Dr Mitchell is a Shire dad, he enjoys chronic and complex health, sick kids and aged care.

Call 9521 6261 to book
Book via website
www.familymedicalpractices.com.au

We are upstairs from the Milkhouse cafe, coffee, lunch and a place to meet.

05/02/2026

Back-to-school prep is about more than uniforms and stationery. 👀

This simple health checklist covers the basics that support kids to stay well and energised throughout the school term. For families managing asthma or allergies, now is the ideal time to review medications and action plans before school routines get busy.

Book a back-to-school health, asthma or allergy review at our Kirrawee, Woolooware or Kurnell clinics. 🤗