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A brush with change as locals push for dental in Medicare
A group of around 20 people calling themselves “The Toothbrushers” have gathered at Deloraine’s Pocket Park to push for dental...
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Strengthening rural care with simulation training
If patients earlier this year thought they spotted Deloraine Medical Centre’s Dr Aaron Hawkins, being dramatically wheeled down the corridor,...
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When asking for help feels harder close to home
Living in a small community like Deloraine brings with it many of the best things in life. But living in...
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More than woodwork at the Deloraine Community Shed
The Deloraine Community Shed is humming with the sound of saws, conversation and community spirit. The man in charge is...
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Protect your kidneys with a regular health check
Hi I’m Dr Ben Dodds, a Rural Generalist who recently started working at Deloraine and Westbury Medical Centre. I have...
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Bone Appétit! Feed your skeleton what it really needs
By Dr Shevonne Koh Maintaining bone health involves multiple factors. Understanding these is essential for optimising your bone strength and...
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Misconceptions about ageing and our health — challenges for GPs and community
By Dr Claire Griffiths “But that’s what happens with age” is a common phrase that GPs, health workers and our...
Read moreDetailsAged Care Deloraine leads early adoption of new national standards
As Australia’s aged care sector prepares for a landmark overhaul originally scheduled to commence on 1 July, Aged Care Deloraine...
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Westbury’s wellness whisperer is just getting started
Across the road from Love Lucy Boots, in the middle of Westbury’s old main street, Chris Carpenter has built a...
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To see or not to see … the GP
For some people, visiting the family doctor feels like a social visit. Seeing an old familiar face who knows most...
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