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.
At Walker Street Doctors, our Travel Health Team helps travellers avoid the most common holiday mishaps — and recover quickly when things don’t go to plan.
Most people organise flights, hotels and travel insurance… but forget the medical side of preparation. That’s where we come in.
Why a Pre-Travel Health Check Matters
A quick consultation before you fly can prevent stress, illness, and unwanted surprises. We routinely help patients with:
Travel vaccinations — all onsite, all in one visit
We are a fully accredited Yellow Fever vaccination centre and stock the full suite of travel vaccines in our fridges. No running around to multiple pharmacies or clinics we can take care of everything on the spot.
Jet lag management (especially for northern-hemisphere winter trips)
Heading to Europe or the US? December’s short daylight hours make jet lag hit harder. We can guide you on using melatonin safely and effectively, plus provide strategies to help your body adjust quickly.
“Just-in-case” travel antibiotic packs
If you’re spending time somewhere remote — mountains, rural villages, islands, safari, cruise an emergency antibiotic pack can be invaluable. It’s one of the most common things patients end up wishing they’d organised before leaving Australia.
Travel letters for injectable medications and medical devices
If you carry insulin, EpiPens, needles, biologics, pessaries, CPAP machines, or any device that might raise eyebrows at customs, we can prepare the documentation you’ll need to avoid delays or confiscation.
Contingency planning
Because even the best holidays can go off-script. We’ll help you think through:
- What to do if you become unwell
- How to access local healthcare
- When to call us from overseas for clarification
- When to come home early
A little planning goes a long way once you’re out of your comfort zone.
And If Something Does Go Wrong… We’re Still Here for You
Sometimes all you need is a familiar GP to explain a foreign doctor’s advice, look at a rash orinjury over video, or help you make a sensible plan from afar. While Medicare rebates don’t apply overseas and we can only provide clinical advice within the first 90 days of travel many patients find the reassurance invaluable. A quick telehealth call with your regular GP can turn panic into a clear plan.
Start Your Trip the Right Way
A short travel health appointment can make the difference between a smooth, energised holiday and one derailed by illness, stress or logistics. Before your suitcases are zipped, book a pre-travel consultation with us. You’ll travel smarter, safer, and with the peace of mind that your GP team has your back wherever in the world you are.
