At Gandangara Health Services we provide you with a comprehensive Cardiac Health Check and an assessment of any existing or potential risk factors. We then determine specific health goals and plans for you, as well as regular follow-up checks.

The Cardiac Health Check involves the following measures:

• Blood pressure
• Blood sugar levels
• Cholesterol
• Family history
• Lifestyle factors – eating, exercising, smoking, drinking, weight, age, medical history, body mass index

The Cardiac Health Check provides you with an assessment of your risks of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. We then make appropriate recommendations, and your GP and our nurses will develop a plan for you to reduce those risks. We also follow up to track your progress.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Exercise has been a staple of the human body for thousands of years. Today, it is used like a medicine to help the mind and the body in many ways.

We have a gym on-site with a qualified exercise physiologist who can help you to exercise at your own pace. Whether you want to do some exercise to help you feel less slack, if you’re going to work towards your goals, or if you’re going to manage your health better, the trainer is here to help and support you through your journey.

Some of the lifestyle programs we offer are:

• Individual sessions
• Walking groups
• Group exercise classes

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Gandangara Health Services offers bi-monthly appointments with a Qualified and experienced Gastroenterologist with a referral from your Gandangara GP.

Gastroenterology is a speciality concerned with the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. oesophagus, stomach, intestines). The Gastroenterologist works together with patients to diagnose, prevent, investigate and treat gastrointestinal conditions.

The Gastroenterology clinic occurs bi-monthly and is available by referral from a Gandangara GP.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au 

Gandangara Health Services also works in conjunction with Hearing Australia and conducts hearing assessments with a view to further supporting patients that require hearing assistance. 

Hearing loss is when your ability to hear is reduced, making it more difficult for you to hear speech and all the other sounds in life you love. A hearing loss can be caused by many factors, but age and exposure to loud noise are the two most common causes.

The incidence of hearing loss increases as we get older. Over half the population aged between 60 and 70 have hearing loss. This increases to more than 70 per cent of those over the age of 70, and 80 per cent of those over the age of 80.

The Hearing Australia Clinic at GHS is for patients 3-25yrs old, or 50yrs and over.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Oral health is an important factor in the overall health and wellbeing of a person.  Healthy teeth and gums are important both mechanically and aesthetically.

Gandangara Health Services provides an Oral Health Clinic for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.  The clinic is held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month and bookings are essential.  Please call Reception on 9601 0700 to confirm your eligibility and book an appointment.

Regular dental check-ups are important to make sure your mouth, teeth and gums are healthy. A dental practitioner can provide:

• individual advice and treatment if there are any changes in your mouth
• advice about tooth brushing techniques and the most suitable toothpaste to use
• early detection or possible signs of oral cancer
• advice on preventing dental problems that cause trouble eating, sleeping, attending school or going to work.
• Make referrals to appropriate services depending on patient needs

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Our visiting Paediatrician attends once a month.

If your GP wants your child to see a Paediatrician, we can facilitate a referral to our visiting Paediatrician, and after she reviews your child's referral she will advise if she has an appointment available. We have a variety of other partner Paediatricians which we can utilise as well, so your child will always get the care that they need.

Paediatric Services available include:

• Child developmental assessment – physical, mental, cognitive
• Child behavioural assessment – language difficulties and disruptive behaviour
• Referral to therapeutic services – occupational therapy, speech pathology

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au 

Podiatry deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

Our highly skilled and experienced podiatrist treat conditions of the feet and lower limbs including those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies, as well as neurological and circulatory disease. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of disease which affect the lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns, calluses and ingrown toenails. Foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other activities are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

At Gandangara Health services we have a psychology team with many years of experience and diverse knowledge and understanding of psychological needs. Our belief is that “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” many people in our community struggle with mental health difficulties, relationship conflict, trauma and disassociation.    

Your growth and wellness are our number one priority, and we aim to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.

Here at Gandangara Health Services, we deliver a specialised and professional psychological counselling service to people of all ages including children, adolescents, and the elderly. We are inclusive of culturally and racially diverse individuals, couples, and families.

Our psychological counselling aims to develop awareness in clients to help them utilise their own strengths to reduce factors that are impacting the healthy functioning of their daily life.

Our psychology team can help with:

• Recent grief
• Inability to wind down
• Anxiety
• Feeling down
• Trauma that you cannot stop thinking about
• Not sleeping well
• Increased alcohol use or drug use
• Bullying
• Lack of enjoyment of activities eg: stopped going to exercise etc
• Self-isolation / not spending time with family or friends
• Relationship issues
• Friendship issues.

Speak to your GP about getting a Mental Health Care Plan and make an appointment to see one of the Psychologists.  Also, consider attending a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Group on Friday’s to gain support and increase your coping skills.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Gandangara Health Services also provides a monthly psychiatric clinic specialising in older persons mental health. This service can be accessed via GP referral. 

Getting older brings its share of challenges, and at times you may find it difficult to stay mentally healthy and strong.  If feelings of sadness or worry are preventing you from getting the most out of life, help and support is available. 

Your mental health is a central part of your overall wellbeing and being mentally healthy is important, not just for your day-to-day life, but to maintain healthy relationships with others and appreciate life to the full. Gandangara Health Services are working in conjunction with a psychiatrist and nurse who specialise in older persons mental health. 

We are inclusive of culturally and racially diverse individuals, couples and families. 

Many older people have mental health issues at some point.  This may be due to:

• Illness
• Frailty and loss of independence
• Grief and loss
• Financial stress
• Change in living arrangements
• Increasing social isolation

Speak to your GP who can refer you to the Older People’s Mental Health Team who will make an appointment to see you at Gandangara Health Services and plan your mental health care plan.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia.  Skin checks are vital to recognise and treat possible melanomas by removing abnormal moles early.

About two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. It is vital to have regular skin checks to catch any abnormalities early and remove them before they become cancerous. Our Skin Cancer Clinics run on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment. Our specially trained GP perform a thorough examination of your skin using a Dematoscope. This is a non-invasive and painless examination.  If the Doctor finds anything suspicious they may take a biopsy.

To find out more about our services or book an appointment, please give our friendly team a call today. Please call us on (02) 9601 0700 or email health@glalc.org.au