There's more to women's health than meets the eye. Each life stage presents unique challenges influenced by individual biology, social factors, and psychology. From puberty to motherhood, women navigate diverse experiences shaped by societal expectations. Holistic care is crucial for optimal health outcomes, empowering women to thrive in every aspect of life.
Work Injuries and Work Cover
Navigating workplace injuries can be challenging. Dural Family Medical Practice is proud to be Dural's Medical Centre of expertise regarding work injuries. Your doctors are trained and familiar with the intricacies of WorkCover (previously Workers Compensation) and are here to support you through the entire process, from initial treatment to recovery, vocational planning and return to work. Our goal is to safely get you back to pre-injury duties, and reintegrate into your workplace.
We are proud to service and support the staff and employees of many local small and large businesses and companies, including hardware stores, schools, warehouses, nurseries, builders and trades, and corporate offices, to name a few.
Childhood. What a tender precious season in life. If you’re reading this and you are a parent or caregiver, well done and good work! It is no small feat to raise a child with all the challenges that the twenty-first century can throw at an infant, child or adolescent nowadays in a busy, post-pandemic world – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.
“Happy healthy parents make happy healthy children” – Dr Miriam Stoppard
The doctors at Dural Family Medical Practice are experienced at, and love treating children, adolescents, infants and newborns alike. Some of the doctors at our medical centre in Dural have undertaken additional training in paediatrics and children’s health, having completed Diplomas in Child Health (DCH).
We offer newborn checkups, childhood immunisations and mental health care for children and adolescents.
Here are some of the common children’s health issues and conditions that your doctors are commonly consulted for:
Childhood immunisations
Croup
Anxiety and depression in children
Asthma management
Looking after your child with COVID-19 and what to do afterwards
High school catch-up immunisations
Head injury in kids
Penis and foreskin care in boys and babies
Rashes in children
Fever and children
Gastroenteritis and kids
Allergies and skin prick testing
Behavioural concerns
Acne management
How to treat constipation in kids
Eczema management
Language and speech disorders
Recurrent nosebleeds
Reflux in babies / GORD / Gastroeosophageal Reflux Disease
Ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin
Children with asthma and exercise
Bedwetting and children
Chickenpox
Threadworms and intestinal worms
Conjunctivitis
Irritable bowel syndrome and constipation in children
Coughs and colds and children
Food allergies and children
Hand foot and mouth disease
Headlice
Nutrition and healthy eating and children
Meningitis
Kids and teenagers and mental health
Scabies
Mental Health Care Plan referrals to a psychologist for children and adolescents
Sleep tips for kids and insomnia in children
Whooping cough
Obesity and high body mass index in children and adolescents
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – diagnosis and management.
Our Services
Your family medical centre in Dural providing holistic, comprehensive medical care