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15/06/2026

🌿 June Consultant Focus 🌿�Celebrating Dietitians Week | 15–21 June 💚
This month, we are proud to shine a spotlight onMs Kelly Conte – Accredited Practising Dietitian.
Kelly brings over 20 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy counselling and is passionate about supporting patients through a compassionate, whole-person approach to health and wellbeing.
As a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, Kelly provides evidence-based care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and challenges around food and eating. She follows a non-diet, size-inclusive approach aligned with Health at Every Size® principles, helping patients build a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.
Kelly also has a special interest in:�✨ Women’s health — including PCOS, endometriosis, and menopause�✨ Chronic disease management — including diabetes and heart disease�✨ Gut health and IBS management using the Monash University FODMAP dietary approach
We thank Kelly for the incredible care and support she provides to our community every day. 💚

Every drop counts. ❤️On World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate and thank the incredible donors whose generosity gives other...
13/06/2026

Every drop counts. ❤️

On World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate and thank the incredible donors whose generosity gives others a second chance at life. One donation can help save multiple lives and bring hope to families in their most difficult moments.

If you’re able, consider becoming a blood donor. Your simple act of kindness could make all the difference.

Thank you to all the lifesavers who roll up their sleeves to help others. 🩸

11/06/2026

📱 Important SMS Update from Vineyard Medical Centre

From 1 July 2026, new national requirements will apply to SMS Sender IDs, also known as alpha tags.

A Sender ID is the name that appears at the top of a text message instead of a phone number — for example, a business or organisation name.

These changes are being introduced to help reduce SMS scams and make it easier for people to identify whether a message is from a verified sender.

From 1 July 2026:

✅ Registered Sender IDs will appear as branded text messages
⚠️ Unregistered Sender IDs may appear as “unverified”
📩 Unverified messages may be grouped together on your phone, helping identify possible scam messages

For Vineyard Medical Centre, our SMS Sender IDs will display as:

• VineyardMC for Best Practice messages
• VineyardMed for BetterConsult messages
• HotDoc for HotDoc messages, including recalls, results and payments

Please continue to be cautious with any unexpected SMS messages. If you are ever unsure whether a message is genuinely from us, please contact the clinic directly before clicking any links or providing personal information.

Thank you,
Vineyard Medical Centre

Today, on World First Responder Day, we honor the brave men and women who run toward danger when others are told to run ...
09/06/2026

Today, on World First Responder Day, we honor the brave men and women who run toward danger when others are told to run away.

Thank you to every paramedic, firefighter, police officer, emergency dispatcher, nurse, doctor, and rescue worker who shows courage, compassion, and strength every single day. Your dedication saves lives, comforts families, and keeps our communities safe.

We see your sacrifice. We appreciate your service. And we are deeply grateful for all that you do. ❤️

🖤 Men’s Health Week | 9–15 June 🖤This Men’s Health Week, we encourage all men to take a moment to prioritise their healt...
09/06/2026

🖤 Men’s Health Week | 9–15 June 🖤
This Men’s Health Week, we encourage all men to take a moment to prioritise their health and wellbeing — both physically and mentally.
Regular check-ups and early intervention can make a significant difference in preventing and managing health conditions. Whether it’s booking a routine health assessment, checking in on your mental health, improving your diet, staying active, or simply having a conversation with someone you trust, every small step matters.
Common areas men often overlook include:✔️ Heart health✔️ Mental health✔️ Diabetes screening✔️ Blood pressure and cholesterol checks✔️ Prostate and bowel health
Looking after your health is not a sign of weakness — it’s one of the strongest things you can do.
If you have any health concerns or are due for a check-up, please book an appointment with your treating practitioner.
💙 Your health matters.

🌟 Meet Matilda – Our New AI Receptionist 🌟We're excited to introduce Matilda, the newest member of the Vineyard Medical ...
09/06/2026

🌟 Meet Matilda – Our New AI Receptionist 🌟

We're excited to introduce Matilda, the newest member of the Vineyard Medical Centre team.

Need to book an appointment at 10pm? No problem! Matilda is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you book, cancel, and reschedule appointments whenever it's convenient for you.

Matilda works alongside our reception team to provide faster service during busy periods, helping reduce waiting times while ensuring you still receive the same high standard of care you expect from Vineyard Medical Centre.

🔹 Available 24/7
🔹 Book appointments anytime
🔹 Cancel or reschedule appointments
🔹 Reduce waiting times
🔹 Access support even outside clinic hours

We understand that some patients may have questions about using AI technology. Your privacy and security remain our highest priority.

✅ Your healthcare information is securely protected
✅ Data is hosted in Australia and encrypted for security
✅ Only authorised healthcare providers can access your information
✅ Information is handled in accordance with Australian healthcare privacy requirements

Matilda is here to make managing your appointments easier while helping our team focus on providing excellent patient care.

Give Matilda a try and experience a new, convenient way to manage your appointments with Vineyard Medical Centre.

07/06/2026

📢 Changes to Medicare Assignment of Benefit (AoB) from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, patients will be able to provide their Medicare Assignment of Benefit consent digitally via a secure SMS link, making the bulk billing process quicker and more convenient. Paper forms will still be available for those who prefer to sign in person. Our system will be set up to SMS you as its main preference, if you wish to receive a paper copy, please advise reception prior to billing.

⚠️ Important: If a patient receives a bulk-billed service but does not provide the required Assignment of Benefit consent (either digitally or via a paper form), a private account will be issued and full payment will be required. Once a private account has been generated, it cannot be reversed and the service cannot be changed back to bulk billing.

These updates are designed to streamline healthcare administration, reduce paperwork, and improve the patient experience.

For more information, speak with our team or visit the Australian Government Department of Health website.

https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/improving-the-assignment-of-benefit-process

📢 Public Holiday Closure Notice Please note that we will be closed on Monday, 8 June for the King’s Birthday Public Hol...
04/06/2026

📢 Public Holiday Closure Notice

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, 8 June for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday.

🚨 For medical emergencies call 000
🏥 For urgent care that’s not an emergency, visit your local urgent care clinic
📞 For a locum Call 13 74 25
💻 Or access Virtual ED services online.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe! 💙

04/06/2026

⚠️Our emergency departments at Sunshine Hospital and Footscray Hospital are currently experiencing very high demand, resulting in long wait times for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.⚠️

We want you to be seen as quickly as possible, so if you need care and it is not an emergency, please consider these alternative pathways to care:

▶️ For mild to moderate conditions, consider using the free video-based healthcare service Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at www.vved.org.au
▶️ Telephone NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24
▶️ Visit an Urgent Care Centre at:
👉 Ground floor, 31 Edgewater Boulevard, Maribyrnong. Ph: (03) 9317 1717
👉 247-251 Station Rd, Melton. Ph: (03) 8746 0262.
👉 421 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine. Ph: (03) 8539 2772.

You can find your nearest Urgent Care Centre by entering your address at https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/urgent-care-clinics

In a life-threatening medical emergency, please call Triple Zero (000) or attend the emergency department.

❄️ Winter has officially arrived! 🧣☕As the temperatures drop, it’s important to take a little extra care of yourself and...
03/06/2026

❄️ Winter has officially arrived! 🧣☕
As the temperatures drop, it’s important to take a little extra care of yourself and your loved ones during the colder months. Here are a few simple tips to help you stay warm and well this winter:
🔥 Dress in layers to keep the warmth in 🥣 Enjoy warm, nourishing meals and stay hydrated😴 Get plenty of rest to support your immune system🧼 Wash your hands regularly to help prevent winter bugs🚶 Stay active with gentle exercise, even on chilly days💙 Check in on family, friends, and neighbours who may need extra support
Let’s embrace the season, stay cosy, and look after one another this winter! 🍂✨

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2-6 Sussex Court
Sunbury, VIC
3429

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

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