Whether you're jetting off to Bali, trekking through Thailand, skiing in Japan, exploring Europe, or simply escaping to Byron Bay for a few days, good travel health planning is just as important as packing your passport.
By six months, your baby is smiling, rolling, and becoming increasingly social. It’s an exciting stage where little personalities are emerging and parents have started to introduce solids alongside breast or bottle feeds. The 6-month consultation is a key milestone to make sure your baby is healthy, developing well, and protected from serious illnesses.
At Walker Street Doctors, we understand that your time is precious and that you have much better things to be doing that waiting for a doctor. That's why we're proud that 35% of our consultations now take place via telehealth – a service we've refined to perfection.
The Boostrix whooping cough vaccine is free, safe, and recommended in every pregnancy. Given between 20–32 weeks, it helps protect your baby from birth by passing on antibodies—shielding them during their most vulnerable first weeks of life. Here’s why we recommend it every time.
From 1 July 2025, Medicare is increasing rebates to better support patients living with any chronic condition—and it’s about time.
This change recognises something GPs have known for years: proactive, regular care keeps people well, out of hospital, and in control of their health. At Walker Street Doctors, we see this as a long-overdue step forward—an acknowledgment from the government that primary care matters
At Walker Street Doctors, we support healthcare that's smart, safe, and simple-and that includes giving our patients better access to their health information. That's why we want you to know about important changes coming to My Health Record, Australia's secure digital health summary.
We understand that as a parent, you want the absolute best for your child. At our North Sydney General Practice, we're committed to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the protection they need through timely vaccinations. The recently updated NSW Immunisation Schedule (February 2025) provides a comprehensive roadmap for safeguarding your child's health.
The end of the year is a time for connection. Between Christmas parties, end-of-year catch-ups, beach barbecues, and family gatherings, conversations inevitably turn to health — who’s been unwell, who finally found a great GP, and who’s still searching.
The first six weeks with a new baby can feel like a whirlwind. By the time you arrive at the 6-week check, you’ve survived those early sleepless nights and are beginning to know your little one’s unique rhythms. This consultation is one of the most important in your baby’s first year—it’s a chance to make sure your baby is healthy, developing well, and to start their vaccination journey.
Holiday season is meant for relaxing, celebrating, and switching off — not stressing about a forgotten medication or a script that’s about to run out.
The Christmas and New Year season is a time to unwind, travel, celebrate, and reconnect. But
it’s also (predictably) the time of year when people become spectacularly unwell. From holiday
bugs and food poisoning to sprained ankles, long flights, and disrupted routines, it’s reassuring
to know that your GP is still only a video link away.
As we age, our immune system naturally becomes less effective—a normal process called immunosenescence. That means even healthy, active 70-year-olds and over are more vulnerable to serious infections.
One of the most dangerous is pneumococcal disease,a group of infections caused by a common bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, or even bloodstream infections.
The 12-month milestone is a special one, your baby is officially turning one! Alongside celebrating those first steps and first words, it’s also the perfect time to check in on your child’s growth, development, and overall wellbeing. At Walker Street Doctors, we offer a dedicated 20-minute doctor-led consultation, supported by our experienced nursing team, to make sure your little one is thriving.
At four months, babies are becoming more alert, interactive, and full of new skills. Smiles are widening, heads are lifting, and some babies are starting to show early signs of rolling. It’s an exciting stage for parents—and also a key time to check on your baby’s health and development.
At 18 months, toddlers are on the move—exploring, climbing, and testing out new words every day. This stage is a time of huge growth and change, which is why the 18-month check-up is such an important milestone.
The flu vaccine is free for anyone over 65 under the National Immunisation Program—and we’ve made it easy at Walker Street Doctors.
The 2024 flu vaccine for over-65s is a specially formulated enhanced dose, designed to trigger a stronger immune response in older adults. It’s safe, effective, and ready now.
New state reforms will allow some General Practitioners (GPs) to diagnose and prescribe medication for ADHD—starting with children and adolescents, and eventually extending to adults. This staged approach is designed to increase access, reduce delays, and lower the financial burden for families seeking support.
We’re excited to share that all of our doctors are now using Lyrebird Dictate Scribe, a secure, Australian-made medical dictation tool, as the default way we take clinical notes. And the results have been outstanding—for both our patients and our team.
These incredible machines go far beyond kilograms, giving you a full breakdown of your internal health in just seconds. Whether you’re training for a marathon, managing a chronic condition, or simply curious about your health status our Tanita scan gives you the knowledge you need to make real change.
You’ve had a mammogram—and the results came back clear. That’s good news. But did you know there’s another important factor that can affect how reliable that result is?
It’s called breast density and it’s something every woman should understand, especially if hers is classified as C (heterogeneously dense) or D (extremely dense).
