Naracoorte General Practice

01/02/2026

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Each year in Australia around 1,900 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat.

27/01/2026

Time to chill, it’s a scorcher out there!

Make sure you:
💧 drink plenty of water throughout the day
☀️ avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day
❄️ use air-conditioners and fans to keep cool
🛀 have a cool shower or bath
📱 check on vulnerable friends and family
🐾 look after your fur-friends.

Stay cool, stay safe, and remember: only ice cream should be melting this summer. 🍦😎
For more tips, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

22/01/2026

Naracoorte General Practice wish to advise that we will be closed on Australia Day, Monday the 26th of January.

For emergencies, please contact the Naracoorte Health Service on 8762 8100.

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

Message from SA Pathology:

From Monday the 5th of January until further notice we will have altered hours:

Monday - Friday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

13/11/2025

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week: 17–23 November 2025
Here’s how you can protect yourself and spread the word:
• Get vaccinated: One (1) free dose of the HPV vaccine is available for all young people under 25 years, male and female.
• Get screened: Cervical screening tests every five (5) years for women and those with a cervix aged 25–74.
• Choose your method: You can have your doctor carry out your screening or you can self-collect.
Learn more about cervical cancer prevention

A cancer in the cervix is mostly preventable. Find out the risk factors of cervical cancer and four ways to protect yourself.

02/11/2025

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s su***de. It's time to grow a Mo!

15/10/2025

The team at Naracoorte General Practice would like to congratulate Catherine on this well deserved award! We were privileged to have Catherine with us on placement last year and for six weeks this year.

We wish Catherine the best for a very exciting future ahead working in rural medicine.

Congratulations to the state recipients of the Medical Student Of The Year award as part of the 2025 ACRRM Excellence Awards!

⭐Aadhikar Sharma (WA)
⭐Catherine Southam (SA)
⭐Parsa Javadpour (NT)
⭐Heidi Annand (VIC)
⭐Chloe Campbell (NSW/ACT)
⭐Eiryn Twidale (QLD)

These students were awarded because they are highly engaged in their studies with a clear focus on becoming a Rural Generalist. They demonstrate strong commitment to training in rural and remote locations and show leadership by actively contributing to their community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pOos7w

National winners will be announced at RMA25.

11/09/2025

R U OK?Day is a reminder to start a conversation ANY day of the year.

But what if someone tells you they're not OK?

Find tips on what you can say and do to support those you care about at ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

04/09/2025

Q FEVER VACCINATION CLINIC

Do you know your risk of Q Fever?

To book call 8762 8800

12/08/2025

Do you work with cattle, sheep or goats? Do you know your risk of Q Fever?

30/07/2025

Appointments available this Friday the 1st of August in the morning with Dr Caitlin Kerrigan.

To book call 08 8762 8800