Preventive Health
Catching problems early or preventing them altogether is key to staying healthy. Regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice can help you live a longer, healthier life.
Why Preventive Care Matters
Many serious health conditions develop slowly over years without obvious symptoms. Heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers can be present long before you feel unwell. Regular screening can detect these conditions early when they are most treatable.
Preventive care also includes vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases, lifestyle advice to reduce your risk factors, and health assessments to understand your overall health status.
Your GP is your partner in preventive health. We can help you understand which screenings are recommended for your age and risk factors, and create a plan to keep you healthy.
Are You Due for a Check-Up?
Consider a preventive health check if you have any of these risk factors:
Health Screenings We Offer
Regular screenings can detect health problems before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.
Cardiovascular Screening
Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease risk assessment.
From age 45 (35 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Diabetes Screening
Blood glucose testing and HbA1c for those at risk.
From age 40 or earlier with risk factors
Cancer Screening
Bowel, breast, cervical cancer screening programs.
Various ages - see National Screening Programs
Immunisations
Catch-up vaccines, flu shots, travel vaccinations.
All ages
National Screening Programs
Australia has free national screening programs for common cancers. If you're in the target age group, we encourage you to participate.
National Bowel Cancer Screening
Who: Ages 50-74
How often: Every 2 years
Free home test kit sent by mail. Return kit for testing.
BreastScreen Australia
Who: Women 50-74
How often: Every 2 years
Free mammogram at BreastScreen clinics.
National Cervical Screening
Who: Women 25-74
How often: Every 5 years
HPV test replacing the old Pap smear.
Note: If you have received a screening kit or invitation and have questions, bring it to your GP appointment. We can help you understand the process and results.
Lifestyle for Prevention
Your daily habits have a significant impact on your long-term health. Small changes can make a big difference.
Healthy Eating
Balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Physical Activity
At least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, plus strength training.
Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy BMI reduces risk of many chronic diseases.
Mental Wellbeing
Managing stress, getting enough sleep, and maintaining social connections.
Need help making lifestyle changes? Our GPs can provide personalised advice and connect you with dietitians, exercise physiologists, and other specialists.
Learn about our Lifestyle Medicine services →Take Control of Your Health
Book a preventive health check to understand your health status and what you can do to stay healthy.
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