Homelessness Week
Did you know that over 100,000 Australians experience homelessness on any night of the week? Are you aware that this number has grown over 10% in the past decade? Many Australians are not conscious of the homelessness epidemic in this country nor the problems that people experiencing homelessness face on a daily basis (which…
Media Release: State dental funding a welcome but small step forward for people on public dental waiting lists
The Victorian Oral Health Alliance (VOHA) has welcomed the State Budget announcement of $267.4 million for public dental services. This is a positive but modest first step in meeting the needs of Victorians eligible for public dental care, many currently waiting in long queues. The increased funding is expected to provide an extra 20,000 client…
Low waiting lists for Dentists – Book today
Star Health currently has low waiting lists for our Dentists (South Melbourne and Prahran) particularly for children. We will be open all over the holiday period. We accept the Medicare letter for $1,000 worth of dental care for children and young people up to 17 years. Also exemptions are available for priority clients, low fees…
Media Release – Call to improve the health of First Nation people by taking a rightful place in Australia
Over the weekend, Star Health’s President Judith Klepner signed the petition along with over 1000 others in support of constitutional reforms that will empower Indigenous people and allow them to take a ‘rightful place in our own country’. National surveys found 60.7 percent of Australians support constitutional change and the petition has had overwhelming support…
Travel Vaccine Service
Star health is now shining even brighter with our new Travel Vaccine Service available to you!! You can have a travel consult with any of our GP’s, purchase the vaccines onsite and our lovely nurses will be able to administer on the same day. We are Yellow Fever Accredited at South Melbourne and soon to…
StarHealth Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting Star Health AGM Agenda 2018 AGM Minutes 2017 Star Health Financials Phone: 03 8644 3330 Email: nierardo@starhealth.org.au
Marriage Equality – a human right for good health
Victorian Community Health Sector Joint Statement of Support The recent decision of the Australian Government to conduct a survey to determine the level of support for the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people to marry, represents a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ Victorians. As leaders within,…
Be Medicinewise Week 2017 – What You Need to Know
As we find ourselves in the thick of Australia’s seventh Be Medicinewise Week, it’s time that we sit down and discuss what this annual event is looking to achieve. A week-long event starting on the 21st of August, Be Medicinewise Week aims to promote the safe use of medicines. This includes prescription, over-the-counter and complementary…
National Dental Health Week – What You Should Know
Have you heard of National Dental Health Week? For those who haven’t, Dental Health Week is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion campaign. The aim of Dental Health Week is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining and practising good oral health and hygiene in all areas of life. What Does…
GP Skin Clinic
We offer a convenient, professional, skilled GP service specialising in skin related issues such as regular skin cancer checks, wound care and minor surgical procedures. Dr Jeet Garud is passionate about prevention and treatment of skin cancer. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Dermoscopy and is a member of the International Dermoscopy Society. He also…