Gascoyne Junction Medical Clinics
Thanks to the Western Australia Country Health Service, the residents of the Upper Gascoyne have access to free medical clinics each month.
A GP Clinic is held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre. (In January this is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month)
A Nursing Clinic is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre. In January this is held the 4th Wednesday of the month)
A Physiotherapy Clinic is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre in conjunction with Carnarvon Physio. In January this is held the 4th Wednesday of the month)
Outside of these clinics, residents have the option of travelling to Carnarvon or Meekatharra to access medical services there. In an emergency the RFDS can be called on 1800 625 800.
An RFDS Medical Chest is available at the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre.
GP Clinic - 1st Wednesday of the Month
The GP Clinic in Gascoyne Junction is a free clinic thanks to WACHS. Appointments are 30 minutes long.
2024 Dates: Dec 4
To make an appointment for the DECEMBER GP CLINIC CLICK HERE
If you have a referral for a FASTING BLOOD TEST only no appointment is necessary as the nurse can conduct this from 10am.
On the day appointments and emergencies are catered for.
Nursing Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of the Month
The Nursing Clinic is Gascoyne Junction is a free service thanks to WACHS. Appointments are 20 minutes long.
If you have a referral for a FASTING BLOOD TEST only no appointment is necessary as the nurse can conduct this from 10am.
The nurse can assist with blood pressure checks, diabetes check ups, immunisations and needles (by prior arrangement), blood test with referral and wound care amongst other services.
2024 Dates: Nov 20, Dec 18
To make an appointment for the NOVEMBER NURSING CLINIC CLICK HERE
Physiotherapy, Physio Gym Injury Rehab Program & Circuit Class Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of the Month
The Physiotherapy Clinic in Gascoyne Junction is a free service conducted by Carnarvon Physiotherapy through funding from WACHS.
2024 Dates: Nov 20, Dec 18
To make an appointment for the NOVEMBER PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC CLICK HERE
To make an appointment for the NOVEMBER PHYSIOTHERAPY INJURY REHAB GYM PROGRAM (By Referral from Czarina) CLICK HERE
To make an appoint for the NOVEMBER SMALL GROUP CIRCUIT EXERCISE CLASSES - 30 mins duration CLICK HERE
Optometry Clinic
Optometry Eye Clinic will be delivered in Gascoyne Junction throughout the year (2 to 3 a year). These clinics will return in 2025. This is a free service thank to WACHS, the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health and the University of Western Australia. Appointments are available by clicking HERE
The Clinic can provide:
General Comprehensive Eye Tests
Diabetes Eye Tests
Drivers Licence Ophthalmic Assessment
Assessment for Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degenerations and other ocular disease
Initiating, monitoring and comanaging Glaucoma treatment
Prescribing Topical medications
Provide Dry Eye Treatments
Provide Lacrimal lavage for diagnosis and treatment of constantly watery eyes
Referral for any Ophthalmology services
Feedback
The WA Country Health Service Midwest welcomes feedback on experiences at all facilities and clinics throughout the MidWest including those held in Gascoyne Junction. Hardcopies of the feedback form are available from the Gascoyne Junction Community Resource Centre or can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE