Mallala Docs

11/11/2025

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender.

The conflict had mobilised over 70 million people, left between 9 and 13 million dead, and as many as one third of these with no grave.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. It became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.

Originally known as Armistice Day, it was renamed Remembrance Day after World War Two to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars.

Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

In Australia, more than 15,122 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year — that’s 41 every day. Almost 85% will be diagnosed at a late stage, making it our country’s most devastating cancer. But together, we are making progress.The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will support the early detection of lung cancer through targeted lung cancer screening for asymptomatic high-risk individuals.

Below are also some examples of how fundraising for Shine a Light, funds lung cancer research developments through Lung Foundation Australia's Hope Research Fund.

Lung Foundation Australia’s Shine a Light on lung cancer is a community-driven campaign that supports research into the development of treatments, diagnosis pathways for lung cancer, and supporting patients.

30/10/2025

!!!! IMPORTANT UPDATE !!!!

Exciting changes are ahead for Mallala Docs.

The practice is in the early stages of being sold to two new families, both male and female doctors plan to start practising before the end of the year.

In the meantime, Manpreet will continue to practise on Tuesday and Friday mornings ensuring continuity of care for patients.

We appreciate your support and understanding during this transition.

Dr Manpreet and Dr Gurpreet are grateful for the support they've received during their time at Mallala docs.

29/07/2025

📣📣personal letter to patients from Dr Burford 📣📣

I wish to inform my patients with some regret, that I have now retired from my work at Mallala Docs. Due to physical illness the time is right.

I have enjoyed my 15 + years here, as we all grew and aged together! This has been a satisfying journey for me, and I humbly thank you for trusting me with the health care of your babies, children and families.

One thing I can’t stop is our ageing!! I have enjoyed caring and helping the elder people of the community as they faced this potentially more challenging stage of life.
I will genuinely miss our relationships and mutual hugs!

Thankyou to my patients and community for your friendships and support. I have valued this and I do hope to keep personally connected with many of you.

Yours sincerely,

Daryl Burford.