Health Articles
Evidence-based health information and practical guides from our team — written in plain English to help you understand your health, our services and what to expect.
Allied Health & NDIS Articles
Guides on occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology and the NDIS are published by Reliance Care & Support.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Explained
An evidence-based NDIS approach to challenging behaviour that builds skills and improves quality of life.
Allied HealthWhat Does an Occupational Therapist Do?
How OT helps children and adults build everyday living skills, who it helps, and what to expect.
Allied HealthWhat to Expect at a Speech Pathology Assessment
What a speech pathology assessment covers — speech, language, fluency, voice and swallowing — and how to prepare.
Independent LivingWhat Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
A family’s guide to SIL — what it funds, who it suits, and how it helps NDIS participants live independently.
NDISWho Is the NDIS For?
A plain-English guide to NDIS eligibility — permanent and significant disability, common myths, and what’s changing.
NDISNDIS Plan Management: Self, Plan & Agency Managed
The three ways to manage your NDIS funding, and how to choose the option that suits you.
NDISNDIS Funding Changes Explained
What the 2026 NDIS funding changes mean for you — what is funded and where to get help in Melbourne’s west.
Conditions
Macrocytic Anaemia: B12 & Folate Deficiency Symptoms & Treatment
Macrocytic anaemia often signals low vitamin B12 or folate. Learn the symptoms, causes, blood tests and treatments — explained by our Truganina GPs.
Microcytic Anaemia: Iron Deficiency Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Microcytic anaemia is usually caused by iron deficiency. Learn the symptoms, causes, blood tests and treatment options — explained by our Truganina GPs.
Preventive Care
Travel & Yellow Fever Vaccinations in Melbourne’s West
Travel and yellow fever vaccinations for Melbourne’s west — when to see a GP, what you need, yellow fever certificates, and how to plan your trip safely.
Travel Vaccinations Truganina
Travel vaccines available at our clinic including hepatitis, typhoid, yellow fever referrals, and what to bring.
Pregnancy & Family
Pregnancy Care in Australia: Public, Private & Your GP’s Role
How pregnancy care works in Australia — your GP’s role, public hospital vs private obstetrician, costs, and choosing the right model of care.
Just Found Out You’re Pregnant? Your First Steps & GP Visit
Newly pregnant in Australia? What to do first — folic acid, your first GP appointment, early tests, and lifestyle advice for a healthy start.
