Archived Newsletters

2026

• A Message from the RFMP Team
• National Lung Cancer Screening Program
• Two New Vaccinations Available
• Tip of the Month – Need an Appointment Today?

• Urgent Care Visits and MyMedicare
• Meet our Dietitian – Nikita Deo
• Clinical Tip of the Month: Cold & Flu Treatment

• Booking Appointments that require Nurse Assistance
• Have You Had Your Flu Shot?
• Clinical Tip of the Month: The Importance of having a Regular GP

• Protect Hour Family against Winter Infections
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Flu Vaccine for Children
• Staff Spotlight – Kerri Miller, CDM Administrator
• Admin Tip of the Month – Keeping Personal Details Up-to-date

• Influenza Vaccine Clinics
• Continuity of Care – What Is It?
• Staff Spotlight – Jasmine Glennan, Registered Nurse
• Getting Results

• Medicare Rebatable Psychological Sessions
• Do you want to help your GP stay on time?
• Request a Script or Referral Online
• Doctor’s Leave

• Merry Christmas – from all of us to all of you
• RFMP has successfully passed Accreditation
• Important Update for All Patients effective 1 January, 2026
• Tip of the Month – Travelling in 2026
• Welcome to Nikita Deo – our new Dietitian

2025

• Important Patient Update
• Medicare Safety Net
• Welcome to Dr Hannah Loung and Dr Harman Sandhu
• Tip of the Month – Appointments, Tests & Care Plans

• Smooth Online Appointment Booking
• Thank you message from the RFMP Team
• Clinical Tip of the Month: Skin Cancers are very Common

• A Message from the RFMP Team:  Welcome to Lisa Dawes
• Clinical Tip of the Month:  Are Your Contact Details Up-to-date?
• Monthly Myth-Buster: Drinking more water always means better hydration
• Clinical Tip of the Month: Allergy Prevention

• Congratulations Dr Kim!
• Clinical Tip of the Month:  Allergy Season …
• Did you know we have allied health services right here in the practice?
• Monthly Myth-Buster: “If it’s serious, it’ll hurt!”
• Microneedloing with Dr Hanaa

• Vaccine Success!
• Thank you for your Support During Renovations
• Changes of GP Registrars
• MyMedicare Registration Needed!

• CDM Changes – Your care plan is getting simpler – and better!
• Newborn Visit payments
• Monthly Myth-Buster – Studies show bacteria transfer Instantly
• MyMedicare Registration Needed!

• Keep Your Heart Healthy …
• Welcome to Hiral Shah (Physiotherapist) and Carmen Lei (Dietician)
• Are Your Vaccinations Up-to-date?
• Admin Tip of the Month – To ensure better continuity of care ….
• Monthly Myth-Buster – You only need to see a doctor when you’re sick

• Have you had a Heart Check recently?
• Discover the Art of Subtle Rejuvenation with Dr Hanaa Wanis
• Admin Tip of the Month – Help Us Keep Things Running Smoothly
• We Value Your Feedback

• Winter is Coming – Protect yourself and your loved ones from viral infections
• Whooping Cough and Measles are around
• When should you get your Influenza Vaccination
• MyMedicare Registration – A Friendly Reminder
• Monthly Myth-Buster – Influenza Vaccine can give you “The Flu”

• How Diabetes Type 2 Affects the Body
• Monthly Myth-Buster – Chocolate Causes Acne
• Join the 2kg Challenge Today
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Your Child’s Blue Book

• Why do you need a GP that is yours?
• Monthly Myth-Buster – Cracking Joints Causes Arthritis
• RSV Vaccination Now Available for Pregnant Women
• Change of GP Registrars – Welcome to Drs Lauryn Khoo, Nowshin Chowdhury & Lekha Gupta
• Back to School
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Excessive Ear Wax

• Test Results Follow-up
• Admin Tip of the Month – Have you Registered for MyMedicare?
• Monthly Myth-Buster – Apply Ice to a Burn – NO!!!
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Sunscreen Reduces the Risk of Developing Skin Cancer

2024

• What do GPs Offer Children?
• Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you …
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Travelling in 2025

• Whooping Cough
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Need a Referral or Script Quickly
• Aradhana Arora
• Admin Tip of the Month – Smooth Online Appointment Booking

• Clinical Tip of the Month – Wound Care
• Welcome to Dr Kirby Campbell-Wood
• A Message from the RFMP Team
• Admin Tip of the Month – Keep Your Current Information Up-to-date

• Attention All Men!
• MyMedicare Registration Required
• Spring Is Here
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Look After Your Eyes!
• A Message from the RFMP Team

• Whooping Cough  (Pertussis)
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Follow-up appointments
• Dermaceutic Skincare Winter Sale
• Welcome to Dr Lize Harrison and Dr Winnie Cheung
• Medical Tip of the Month – Appropriate treatments for Respiratory Tract Infections

• My Medicare Registration
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Childhood Vaccinations
• Travel Tips for your Overseas Getaway
• Welcome to Rupalben Patel

• New vaccination againsst Respiratory Syncytial Virus is now available!
• A Friendly Reminder – from the RFMP Doctors
• Admin Tip of the Month – No last minute bookings please!
• International Nurses Day 12th May
• Welcome to Eve Van Der Weerd, Trisha Suresh and Aradhana Arora

• Flu Vaccine Clinics are now available
• Admin Tip of the Month – Did you know you can register for MyMedicare?
• Ever wondered why you may get called into the treatment room
• Clinical Tip of the Month – Avoid putting anything smaller than your elbow in your ear!

• Whooping Cough Cases are Rising!
• Admin Tip of the Month – Booking an online appointment?
• Announcing our “Have Your Say” Lucky Draw Winner!
• Clinical Tip of the Month – What happens when your Care Plan is completed
• A Message from Dr Matthew Lam

• Free Shingles Vaccination
• Reception Tip of the Month – Need an Appointment Today?
• Medicare Safety Net
• Welcome Visit from Michelle Rowland
• Have Your Say survey

• Keep Your Cool on Hot Days!
• Children and Mental Health Problems
• How to Register for MyMedicare
• Hello to Karen & Jacqueline
• Goodbye to Drs Bradley & Alison

• New Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
• Have You Registered for MyMedicare?
• Has it been a while since your last Skin Check?

2023

• Seasons Greetings from RFMP
• RFMP Gets a Facelift
• Child Health Check
• Childhood Vaccinations

• Have you Registgered for MyMedicare?
• Looking for a Physiotherapist?
• Shingles Vaccination

• Government Changes to Medicare
• How to Register
• Withdrawing Your Registration
• Eye Problems

• Skin Check
• Skin Check Clinics
• My Medicare
• Continuity if Care

• Saturday Appointment Availability
• Continuity of Care

• Dermaceutic Skincare Specials
• How to Treat Your Respiratory Infection
• Welcome Dr Kiran Shrestha
• Patient Registration

• Online Booking now More User Friendly
• Respiratory Tract Infections

• Follow Us on Facebook
• Influenza (Flu)
• Mask Wearing
• Are You Travelling Overseas?

• Influenza Vaccinations
• Medical Students & GP Registrars
• Patient Check-in Kiosk
• Phone System Upgrade

• Welcome Claire Alchin – Senior Receptionist
• Saturday Fees
• Online Script and Referral Request Service

• Covid Vaccination Update
• Reduce Your Risk
• Vaccine Safety
• Vaccine Technology

• Repeat Prescriptions
• Repeat Referrals
• Why do you need a GP that is yours?
• Change of GP Registrars
• Welcome Dr Alison Ting, Dr Hannah Galvin and Dr Cheuk Lam