Ashby Street Medical Centre Trafalgar

03/11/2025

Ashby Street Medical Centre is open from 9am-4pm for the Cup Day public holiday. Bookings are available via HotDoc or call our friendly reception on 5633 2668.

29/10/2025

This week Ashby Street Medical Centre enjoyed a pink lunch to raise awareness for Breast Cancer 🩷

🩷 Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer among females
🩷 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
🩷 1 in 550 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

The National Breast Cancer Foundation aims to spread awareness and has a goal of reaching zero deaths from breast cancer. For more information visit: https://nbcf.org.au/fundraise/breast-cancer-awareness-month/

24/10/2025

Dr Jasprit graduated from Fiji School of Medicine in 2007. Thereafter, he went on to complete his general surgery training in Fiji. Dr Jasprit moved to Australia in 2017 and has since been working for Monash Health network as a surgical registrar.
He is now transitioning into general practice.

We welcome Dr Jasprit to the Ashby Street Medical Centre team!

24/10/2025

Our clinic is a MyMedicare Practice! 🧡🩺 Have you registered?

MyMedicare helps your usual general practice build a stronger relationship with you to provide well-coordinated health care with you.

You can register via MyGov or click the link to register with us via HotDoc: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/forms/ashby-street-medical-centre-mymedicare-registration-optional

17/10/2025

13/10/2025

Happy Milestone Birthday to our one & only Dr Magdy!

25/09/2025

Ashby Street Medical Centre is open for the public holiday from 9am-4pm. Bookings can be made via HotDoc or call our friendly reception on 5633 2668.

10/09/2025

💛Today is R U OK? Day💛

Research has found that those who are regularly asked ‘are you ok?’ report increased feelings of wellbeing.

Nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they’re ok.

For tips to build your confidence to talk to someone and for more resources visit http://www.ruok.org.au and challenge yourself to check in with a friend, family member, partner or colleague 💛

05/09/2025

Today is the last day of Women's Health week! Today the focus is on being kind to your mind. Visit the Jean Hailes website to see the full campaign and for helpful resources: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week/about

Women's Health Week might be wrapping up, but looking after your health and wellbeing doesn’t stop here. Day 5 is all about being kind to your mind 🧠

Your brain is your body’s control centre – from memory and movement to mood and motivation, it keeps you going every single day. Today, we’re focusing on how to keep it healthy, sharp, and supported.

Caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body – and your mental health plays a big role in that. We’ll share ways you can protect your brain, boost your thinking, and feel more in control.

👉 Head to the link in the comments to explore Day 5!

02/09/2025

Day 2 of is all about taking the lead in your health.

Use today as a chance to arm yourself with the tools and knowledge to get the most out of your health appointments 💪

When it comes to your health, knowledge is power – and you deserve everything you need to feel confident and make informed choices.

Head to the link in the comments to explore Day 2 of Women's Health Week today!

18/07/2025

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.

Diabetes week is July 13-19 🩵
We are reminded of the risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
🔹Age (people over 40 are at higher risk & risk increases with age)
🔹 Family history of diabetes
🔹 Ethnicity and cultural background (including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Island, Indian subcontinent or Chinese cultural background)
🔹 History of gestational diabetes or PCOS

Risk factors that we can modify to reduce our risk:
🔹 Carrying excess weight (especially around your stomach)
🔹 Being physically inactive
🔹 Unhealthy eating habits
🔹 High blood pressure
🔹 High levels of cholesterol or other fats in blood

For more information about all types of diabetes, prevention, risk calculator and more, visit the Diabetes Australia website: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au