Maintain your distance
The number of positive cases in Victoria is on the rise again. Today 49 new cases have been reported. It is all up to us Keeping our distance isn’t just for when we’re at the supermarket or out in public. It’s something we have to maintain at all times, around anyone that’s not part of […]
We all need to remain vigilant
It is ok to see your family, just observe the rules. Home visits will be limited once more to 5 visitors only. Because Daniel Andrews said. “In fact, around half of our cases since the end of April have come from transmission inside someone’s home.” The planned 50-person allowance at pubs, cafes and restaurants will […]
Coronavirus (CoVid-19) in Victoria – State of Emergency Extension
The State of Emergency will be extended until 11.59pm on 19 July 2020. This allows the Chief Health Officer to do what is necessary to contain the spread of the virus, including physical distancing and isolation requirements. As we’ve seen across the world, this virus can turn from a few cases into hundreds in a […]
It’s Ok to visit your GP. Don’t put your health on hold!
Concerns over Coronavirus and burdening the health system have seen people put off consultations and tests for management of chronic illnesses. Please know that our caring team at Banksia are available and ready to help you with any health concerns you may have. We conduct thorough cleans throughout the day, have hand sanitizer readily available […]
Health care
any of our patients have started to return to the clinic to attend to their general health care. Certainly it is ???? ???? to see doctors and nurses now. Most of our patients are making good use of the Telehealth when face to face attention is not required e.g. results and follow up etc. and […]
We are in this together.
Thank you for your support and kind words and we will continue to provide best care possible during this difficult time. For those patients who are struggling financially, we will continue to subsidies your care by bulk billing you. But for those who can afford it, we would appreciate if you could help us to […]
COVID19 clearance
Some companies are requesting staff to get a ‘COVID19 clearance’ from our doctors. RACGP issues clear instruction that such request is counter productive for this does not protect work environments or the public. The Objective for a ‘Doctor certificate’ is to confirm someone who is not well instead of someone is ‘free from a disease.’ […]
Next stage of easing restrictions
A couple of weeks ago we outlined our plan for the next stage of restrictions easing. It was cautious. Considered. And it relied 100% on case numbers staying low and stable, and testing remaining high. Pleased to say that today we can confirm that plan – and take a few more steps along the way. […]
Physical distancing and good hand hygiene
Many patients have inquired about the necessity of having the second flu jab this year since the first flu vaccination was carried out earlier this year. Good news: Due to physical distancing and good hand hygiene, latest statistics showed Australian flu cases drop by more than 99%! This means we will very likely have a […]
How to wear a non-medical fabric mask safely
A follow up advice from WHO on mask wearing. Referenced from Dr Ian Mackay. QLD consultant virologist. In Australia, the spread of CoVID19 continues to be consistently low in the community even though we are testing almost every person even with a slight case of cough. The justification of a wide spread use of mask […]
