Shop 6, 2281Sandgate Road, Boondall, QLD, 4034
Call us for an appointment on
07 3265 7740
reception.boondallfamily@gmail.com (Not for appointments)
COVID 19
As COVID-19 continues to circulate within the community, we will no longer be seeing unvaccinated patients face-to-face. These patients will be able to access telehealth appointments only.
Please note that new patients are unable to access telehealth appointments for their 1st visit due to Medicare requirements. The only exception for unvaccinated patients to be seen for a face-to-face appointment will be to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Telephone consultations are available. We are also practicing social distancing with seating now available outside the practice .
PATIENTS WITH ANY RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS, INTERSTATE TRAVEL, POSSIBLE COVID CONTACT OR ANYONE ADVISED TO ISOLATE MUST CALL FOR AN INITIAL TELEPHONE INTERVIEW BEFORE ATTENDING.
Influenza FLU vaccines
We are taking bookings for:
Pfizer Junior for people aged 5 - 11
Novavax for people aged 12 +
Pfizer BiValent (Ba.4-5) for people aged 12 +
For information on these vaccines, please visit the Australian health website: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/approved-vaccines
When you do ring for an appointment, please specify which brand of vaccine you want.
as these immunisations come in a multi-dose vial, there are time restrictions on how long we have to use a dose subsequently appointments are not guaranteed for the same day.
If you've had previous doses elsewhere, you are welcome to receive additional booster doses here.
If you are a new patient, it would be much appreciated if you would download and completed the new patient form bring it with you to your appointment. (1 person per form)
2023 stock of PRIVATE influenza will be available from 15th March.
2023 stock of GOVERNMENT FUNDED influenza will be available from 11th April.
Government funded vaccines will be given to people over 65, children under 5, Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People aged 6 months and over & all other Australian citizens aged 6 months and over with an eligible medical condition associated with an increased risk of influenza. (A complete list can be found at: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/resources/handbook-tables/list-specified-medical-conditions-associated-with-increased-risk-of-0
Zostavax (Shingles) vaccine
An immunisation to protect against shingles. A single government funded vaccine is available to people aged 70 yrs.
The catch-up program running for ages 71 - 79 has been extended & will now end 31st October 2023. If you have never had a shingles vaccine, please consider having one with your influenza (flu) vaccine.
Boostrix vaccine
This vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus & acellular pertussis and is available for purchase at the practice - No prescription needed. Does your family or friends have a new baby? You may need a whooping cough booster - book in for an appointment today.
Support & Emergency Contacts
000
Life Threatening Emergencies
Fire/Police/Ambulance
13 43 25
13Health
Health Advice Line
QLD only
1800 020 080
National
COVID
Help Line
1800 551 800
Kids Help Line
Ages 5-25
1300 224 636
Beyond Blue
1800 737 732
1800 RESPECT
Counselling & support services for sexual assault & DVA
13 11 14
Lifeline
1300 789 978
Men’s Line
Australia
13 11 26
Poisons
Information Line
13 14 50
Translating & Interpreting Service
1800 555 660 (TTY)
0416 001 350 (SMS)
National Relay Service
13 17 88
School Watch
Hotline
13 14 44
PoliceLink
Non-urgent incidents
1300 130 670
QLD Human Rights
Commission
1300 845 745
Grief Line
1800 811 811 (Women)
1800 600 636 (Men)
Domestic Violence Connect
1300 651 192
Elder Abuse
Hotline
QLD only
1800 177 833
Alcohol & Drug Information Service
1300 659 497
Suicide Call Back Service
1800 858 858
Gambling Helpline