Karri Health

28/05/2026

Cancers on my mind and today it's bowel cancer and it's a subject in my face with friends unwell.
Sooo here goes
We're so lucky to have here in Australia 2 yearly screening. You poo on paper twice and send it off. Its great it helps alot. But colorectal cancer is on the incline and it's not a disease of later life anymore. Younger people with no family history are rocking up with this baby so let's be really clear.
Screening albeit great does not screen for cancer cells- it screens for blood. Fab - you have blood, u drink salty water and monitor ur un**es for 2 days while prepping for ur colonoscopy - all good. But no blood does not mean no cancer. So dont just rely on this little poo test. And be ok to annoy ur GP and help the gastros returement fund.
Have u for no good reason lost weight, become anaemic, got a change in bowel habit. Are ur poos black. This is first line medicine to check ur gut with these symptoms along with bloods etc. If you've got a pain in ur bum and are passing blood - same thing. Drs now. If ur Dr isn't listening go to another. YOU KNOW UR BODY. Also dont accept waiting for an appointment in 2-3 weeks if this is whats been going on. Ask to speak to the nurse - you need that appointment ASAP. It might just be a bunch of grapes (aka haemorrhoids) but dont assume that. If ur really in a bad way pooing blood and in pain - if u can't get to see ur GP - go to ED (sorry ED) but I know we'd much rather see u there if ur bad.
And a final important note. Today is not the day to be shy. Drs have seen it all so dont be afraid to show ur Dr ur a.... Better they look up ur a... than look up ur obituary.
Have I said enough. In usual fashion probably way too much. But no. Cancer doesn't f... around. Get it checked. 💩

04/05/2026

It's finally here! After months of preparation, we are super proud to announce the commencement of this Group, thanks to Lotterywest.

19/03/2026

This can be helped

01/02/2026

Excited to announce that Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Jenna Buckton, has commenced practice in Busselton at GeoBay Health Centre.

Jenna has more than10 years’ experience as a school psychologist working across the Kimberley and South West. She has worked in both primary and high school settings, supporting learning, behaviour, and mental health.

As well as counselling youth, Jenna presents a number of accredited courses for youth, educators, parents and mental health professionals in areas ranging from mental health first aid, child behaviour and su***de prevention. She is passionate about adolescent mental health and wellbeing and currently works as a key member of the student services team in a high school setting in addition to her private practice work.

Jenna is committed to building strong rapport with young people and understanding their unique experiences as she supports them to develop the foundations for adult life in a changing world.

For referrals and appointments contact Jenna on [email protected]

08/06/2024

The things I do that you think are "crazy" are just me being a teen and going through normal stuff. Here are 7 things I want you to know.

28/04/2024

Karri Health is pleased to now be able to offer support with vaping/nicotine addiction in young people.

20/03/2024

Karri health here to listen

22/01/2024

Exciting to have VOIX in the Southwest and working with Jarek and his team. Contact Karri Health or VOIX for any questions or check their website.

04/01/2024

11/10/2023

Don't miss this event if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Eating Disorders.

MenAble are partnering with the Swan Centre with the support of the Butterfly Foundation to present an information evening on Eating Disorders on Wednesday, 8 November at 6 pm. This is a free community event presented with the support of the venue partner, the Esplanade Hotel, Busselton.

According to the Butterfly Foundation, eating disorders affect 4% of the Australian population. That is over 1 million people in 2022. 9% of Australians will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Women and girls are more likely to experience eating disorders. However, it often surprises people to learn that 37% of those with eating disorders in Australia are male.
Eating disorders are complex and often poorly understood. They are often associated with a high level of psychological distress and significant health complications. They can have an extensive and prolonged impacts on mental and physical health.

Research shows that earlier detection and treatment improves outcomes. For individuals, families and the wider community, understanding more about eating disorders, their early detection and the benefit of a collaborative approach to their management can be profoundly valuable.

Please share this information in your networks and encourage early registration. MenAble and the Man Walk have been involved in presenting a prior community information event on Eating Disorders 2 years ago, and the event was booked out with 100 people attending.