Banksia Medical Centre

Banksia Medical Centre A dedicated team of doctors and nurses along with allied health onsite to provide a comprehensive he Bernard was named the GP of the year in 2020.

Banksia Medical Centre has been providing top quality care to the community in East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans, Leopold, Drysdale and other nearby suburbs of Geelong for over 40 years. BMC is owed and operated by Dr. Bernard Shiu and his team of health care professionals.

A brand-new year is here, a fresh start to care for your health, chase your goals, and enjoy lifeโ€™s simple moments. ๐Ÿ’™Fro...
31/12/2025

A brand-new year is here, a fresh start to care for your health, chase your goals, and enjoy lifeโ€™s simple moments. ๐Ÿ’™

From all of us at Banksia Medical Centre, thank you for being part of our community.
We wish you a year filled with good health, happiness, and hope.

Happy New Year! ๐Ÿฅณ

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our amazing patients and community. Your trust, kindnes...
30/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our amazing patients and community. Your trust, kindness, and support mean so much to our team.

Every visit, every smile, and every kind word remind us why we love what we do, caring for you and your families.

Hereโ€™s to a healthy, happy, and hopeful 2026 ahead!

With gratitude,
The Banksia Medical Centre Team ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ซ

Before you welcome the new year, take a moment to check in on your health.A year-end health review helps you understand ...
28/12/2025

Before you welcome the new year, take a moment to check in on your health.

A year-end health review helps you understand where you stand, and sets you up for a stronger, healthier start to 2026. ๐ŸŒฟ

Whether itโ€™s updating your care plan, reviewing medications, or getting routine tests done, a simple check-up can give you peace of mind.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your yearly health assessment at Banksia Medical Centre and step into the new year feeling your best.

Book online: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

๐ŸŽ„ Itโ€™s the season to slow down, smile, and spread a little joy!From all of us at Banksia Medical Centre, we wish you a M...
24/12/2025

๐ŸŽ„ Itโ€™s the season to slow down, smile, and spread a little joy!

From all of us at Banksia Medical Centre, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with good health, laughter, and time spent with the people who matter most. ๐Ÿ’™

Take care, stay safe, and enjoy every moment this festive season. ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒŸ

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Banksia family!

Feeling a bit overwhelmed this holiday season?Between shopping, planning, and social events, itโ€™s easy to forget about y...
18/12/2025

Feeling a bit overwhelmed this holiday season?

Between shopping, planning, and social events, itโ€™s easy to forget about yourself , but holiday burnout is real.

๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐›๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ:

๐ŸŒฟ Set realistic expectations

๐Ÿ’ค Get enough rest

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy quality time with loved ones

๐Ÿšถ Move your body and take short breaks

The holidays donโ€™t have to be perfect, just meaningful.

If stress is getting the better of you, your GPs at Banksia Medical Centre are here to help. You donโ€™t have to manage it alone.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reach out to us for support or book a check-up to talk about your mental wellbeing before the year ends: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Please take note of our ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ.To avoid any inconvenience during the holiday period, we ki...
17/12/2025

Please take note of our ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ.

To avoid any inconvenience during the holiday period, we kindly ask patients to ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐ซ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy festive season. ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Letโ€™s be honest, Christmas isnโ€™t the time for strict diets. Itโ€™s a time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy good food with ...
16/12/2025

Letโ€™s be honest, Christmas isnโ€™t the time for strict diets. Itโ€™s a time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy good food with the people you love.

But hereโ€™s the secret: ๐›๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ .

Savour the treats, but also listen to your body. Eat slowly, enjoy each bite, and donโ€™t feel guilty for having that extra slice of pavlova, itโ€™s part of the joy of the season.

If you can, balance rich meals with lighter ones, stay hydrated, and sneak in a walk or two between gatherings. Small, mindful choices can help you feel your best, without missing out on the fun.

From your care team at Banksia Medical Centre โ€” enjoy the holidays, stay kind to yourself, and nourish both your body and your soul.

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you need a health check before the festive rush, reach out to our team and book your appointment today! https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Summerโ€™s here! Time to be SunSmart!We love the Aussie sunshine, but too much exposure can seriously harm your skin.Remem...
14/12/2025

Summerโ€™s here! Time to be SunSmart!

We love the Aussie sunshine, but too much exposure can seriously harm your skin.

Remember the five SunSmart habits to keep you and your family protected:

๐Ÿ‘• Slip on protective clothing

๐Ÿงด Slop on SPF 30+ sunscreen

๐Ÿ‘’ Slap on a wide-brimmed hat

๐ŸŒณ Seek shade when outdoors

๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ Slide on sunglasses

Your skin remembers every bit of sun it gets, even from years ago.

If you notice new moles, changes in shape or colour, or anything that feels โ€œoff,โ€ donโ€™t ignore it.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Talk to your GP at Banksia Medical Centre about a skin check and enjoy the sunshine safely.

Book online: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are preparing for a well-earned break. Whether youโ€™re heading up...
11/12/2025

The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are preparing for a well-earned break. Whether youโ€™re heading up the coast, flying interstate, or travelling overseas, a bit of health prep can make all the difference. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐›๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ ๐จ:

๐Ÿ’‰ Check your vaccinations โ€“ Make sure youโ€™re up to date, especially for overseas trips.

๐Ÿฉน Pack a small first-aid kit โ€“ Include pain relief, band-aids, antiseptic, and any personal medications.

๐Ÿ˜ท Protect against bugs and bites โ€“ Bring repellent and sunscreen; Aussie sun and mozzies donโ€™t play nice!

๐Ÿšฐ Stay hydrated and rest well โ€“ Travel can wear you out faster than you think.

And if youโ€™re managing a chronic condition or need medication refills, itโ€™s best to sort those out before you hit the road.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a pre-travel check-up at Banksia Medical Centre so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind, healthy, prepared, and ready for adventure.

Book online: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

If youโ€™ve been sneezing more than usual or reaching for your inhaler lately, youโ€™re not imagining it. High pollen levels...
09/12/2025

If youโ€™ve been sneezing more than usual or reaching for your inhaler lately, youโ€™re not imagining it. High pollen levels can trigger allergies and asthma flare-ups for many people.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ข๐ž๐ซ:

โ–ช๏ธ Keep windows closed on windy days when pollen levels peak.

โ–ช๏ธ Stay hydrated, it helps keep your airways clear.

โ–ช๏ธ Shower and change clothes after being outdoors to wash off pollen.

โ–ช๏ธ Always keep your preventer and reliever medication close by.

โ–ช๏ธ And if your symptoms are getting worse, donโ€™t wait, it might be time to review your asthma plan.

Breathe easy, stay well, and enjoy the days ahead, one calm, steady breath at a time.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Reach out to your GP at Banksia Medical Centre to make sure your medications and action plan are up to date.

Book online: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

As the weather warms up, Banksia Medical Centre reminds everyone, especially older adults and outdoor workers, to take e...
07/12/2025

As the weather warms up, Banksia Medical Centre reminds everyone, especially older adults and outdoor workers, to take extra care against heatstroke.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐š๐Ÿ๐ž:

๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated โ€“ Drink water regularly, even if you donโ€™t feel thirsty.

๐Ÿงข Dress for the heat โ€“ Light, loose-fitting clothes help your body stay cool.

โฐ Rest often โ€“ Take breaks in the shade or a cool indoor space.

๐Ÿšซ Avoid peak heat โ€“ Try to limit outdoor activity between 10 AM and 4 PM.

๐Ÿ‘€ Know the signs โ€“ Headache, dizziness, confusion, or nausea could indicate heat exhaustion or stroke.

If you notice these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

โ˜€๏ธ Stay cool and look after yourself.

Reach out to our team if you have any concerns or need medical advice: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

The summer heat can sneak up on you, and dehydration often does too. Seniors and kids are especially at risk, so itโ€™s i...
04/12/2025

The summer heat can sneak up on you, and dehydration often does too.

Seniors and kids are especially at risk, so itโ€™s important to stay one step ahead.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐›๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐:

๐Ÿฅค Keep a water bottle with you and sip often โ€” donโ€™t wait until youโ€™re thirsty.

๐Ÿ‰ Snack on hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, and oranges.

โ˜€๏ธ Plan outdoor activities early morning or late afternoon when itโ€™s cooler.

๐Ÿšซ Go easy on coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol โ€” they can make dehydration worse.

Feeling tired, dizzy, or lightheaded lately? It might not just be the heat.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book a check-up to make sure youโ€™re staying well this summer! https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

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132 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb ; 94 Geelong Road Torquay
Newcomb, VIC
3219,3228

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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Banksia Medical Centre has been servicing East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans Park, Whittington and nearby suburbs for over 35 years. Our practice provides top quality health care to the community of Geelong via a team care approach. Our doctors led by Dr Bernard Shiu, and his team of health care professionals, continue to provide evidence based, high quality, family care to all patients. The Banksia team will endeavor to make it affordablefor everyone. Make an appointment today to discuss your heath care needs, and lets start this journey together. Please call 52481299.