Screen Time for Children
A Parent’s Guide to Inculcating Healthy Screen Time Habits in Children Recently, one of our patients approached us seeking advice on the ever-growing concern of screen time for children. In a world where digital devices are seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives, the question of how much is too much has become a […]
Hydroxychloroquine – a magic cure or a political bargaining chip?
There has been lots of debates on the internet regarding this topic and it is hard to understand the back and forth debate between two sides. It almost requires a biochemistry degree in order to understand all the mumble jumble behind both side of the evidence. Luckily I do have a Biochemistry degree. Allow me […]
Do I need to go to work?
Here are the industries closing for Melbourne’s stage 4 lockdown: All retail stores will be required to close, except for:-Supermarkets and grocery stores-Bottle shops-Convenience stores and news agencies-Petrol stations-Pharmacies-Post offices-Hardware, building and garden suppliers retailing for trade-Specialist stationery suppliers for business use-Disability, health, mobility device, and equipment retailers-Maternity supply retailers-Motor vehicle parts for emergency repairs, […]
A curfew and stage 4 coronavirus restrictions
Victoria has introduced a curfew and stage 4 coronavirus restrictions for Melbourne, and stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria. Here’s what that means: Key changes: From 6:00 pm on Sunday, metropolitan Melbourne will come under stage four restrictions. Melburnians will only be allowed to shop for food and necessary supplies within 5 kilometers of their […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Victoria
A message from Greg Hunt: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for Victoria Dear Bernard Today is one of the hardest days in Victoria’s history. In terms of health for the families that have been affected, with the lives of their loved ones, or those that have been infected. In terms of the economy, small business owners who […]
Do you have a right to not wear a mask?
Tonight is the beginning of Victoria wide compulsory face covering come into effect. There has been lots of videos and FB pages published about how ‘not’ to wear masks or how to be medically ‘exempted’ to dodge the law. Our advice is ‘DON’T’! ‘ The government declared a state of emergency. It invoked section 198 […]
How to put on and remove a surgical mask
This is just a friendly reminder to all our patients and Geelong community as a whole. Wearing a facial covering or masks will become compulsory when outside from this Sunday. This is a video to show you how it is done properly. Thank you.
Mask up, say healthcare heroes
Our doctors are featured in Geelong Addy Front page!! Dr Michael Axton asked if he could team up Banksia Medical Centre to raise awareness to encourage everyone to wear a mask in the public and of course we said yes! See if you could spot us in the photo? We are in this together.
COVID-19 Risk Index
A new normal? Maybe we need to start thinking about what it will be like in this brave new world – living with COVID19 for years to come. An easy to understand infographics with color coding to indicate which situation pose the most threat to us. Thank you to three public health experts. Ezekiel J. […]
New restrictions for Regional Victoria
