Healthy ageing
Staying active, eating well, staying connected and keeping up with health checks help people stay independent for longer.
Small changes at any age make a difference.
Healthy ageing, at your own pace
Care that adapts as your needs change, for older people across Morisset, Bonnells Bay, Cooranbong and the villages around the lake. Health assessments, medicine reviews, memory and mobility, chronic conditions and vaccines, with the same familiar faces.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Fees and eligibilityGP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Good to know before you book
0165 and over with a card are bulk billed
Patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card are bulk billed.
Tap to see moreBring your Medicare card and concession card to each visit.
Fees and eligibility02Bring a family member or carer
You are welcome to bring someone with you.
Tap to see moreA second set of ears helps, especially for longer or more complex appointments.
Book an appointment03Bring all your medicines
A bag of everything you take helps your GP review it.
Tap to see moreInclude tablets, puffers, creams, vitamins and supplements.
Medicine reviews04Ask for a longer appointment
Health assessments, care plans and driving medicals need more time.
Tap to see moreTell reception what the visit is for so the right length is booked.
Call (02) 4006 8222Find the care that fits
Choose a topic to see what is involved, what it costs, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
For people 75 and over
Health assessments
A yearly health assessment for people 75 and over looks at your overall health, medicines, memory, mood, mobility and falls risk, vision and hearing, nutrition and social support.
It is a chance to plan ahead and catch problems early, and it often involves the practice nurse as well as your GP.
- 1Book a long appointment
- 2Nurse and GP review
- 3Checks and questions
- 4A written plan
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
How often can I have a 75+ health assessment?
Once a year.
Can a family member come?
Yes. You are welcome to bring someone.
Getting the most from your medicines
Medicine reviews
Many older people take several medicines, and it is worth reviewing them regularly to check they are still needed, working well and not interacting.
Your GP can review your medicines and may arrange a Home Medicines Review with a pharmacist who visits you at home.
- 1Bring all your medicines
- 2Review with your GP
- 3Changes explained clearly
- 4Pharmacist home review if needed
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
What is a Home Medicines Review?
A pharmacist visits your home to review your medicines, at your GP's referral.
Can I stop a medicine that makes me feel unwell?
Talk to your GP before stopping anything.
Plans, reviews and allied health
Chronic disease management
Long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, kidney disease and osteoporosis are easier to manage with a plan. A GP chronic condition management plan sets out your goals, who is involved in your care and how often you will be reviewed.
With a plan, eligible patients can receive Medicare rebates for allied health services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and exercise physiology. Regular reviews keep things on track, with blood tests collected onsite.
- 1Assessment
- 2Care plan with goals
- 3Allied health referrals
- 4Regular reviews
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
How many allied health visits does a plan cover?
Eligible patients can receive Medicare rebates for up to five allied health services each calendar year under a chronic condition plan.
How often is my plan reviewed?
Your GP will set regular reviews, usually every few months.
Do I need a plan for every condition?
One plan can cover all your long-term conditions.
Strong bones, fewer fractures
Bone health and osteoporosis
Osteoporosis makes bones thinner and more likely to break, often without any symptoms until a fracture happens. It is common after menopause and in older men, and a broken wrist, hip or spine can have a big effect on independence.
Your GP can assess your risk, arrange a bone density scan, review calcium, vitamin D and medicines that affect bones, and discuss treatment options and falls prevention.
- 1Assess your fracture risk
- 2Bone density scan if eligible
- 3Calcium, vitamin D and exercise
- 4Treatment options and review
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients. Medicare covers bone density scans from 70, and earlier for some risk factors; imaging providers set their own fees.
Who should have a bone density scan?
Medicare covers a scan from 70, and earlier for people with risk factors such as a previous fracture after a minor fall, long-term steroid use or early menopause.
Does exercise help bones?
Yes. Weight-bearing and strength exercise, along with balance training, help bones and reduce falls.
Can osteoporosis be treated?
Yes. There are several treatment options; your GP will explain the benefits and possible side effects.
Staying safe and independent
Memory, mood and falls
Changes in memory, low mood, loneliness, dizziness and falls are common concerns but should not be dismissed as just getting older.
Your GP can assess memory and mood, check medicines and blood pressure, and arrange support such as physiotherapy for balance and strength.
- 1Talk about what you have noticed
- 2Assessment and tests
- 3Support and referral
- 4Follow-up
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Can memory problems be tested?
Yes. Your GP can do an initial assessment and refer to a specialist if needed.
What helps prevent falls?
Strength and balance exercise, medicine reviews, good vision and a safe home.
Everyday health that matters
Hearing, vision, continence and skin
Changes in hearing and vision affect safety, confidence and connection, and are often easy to improve. Bladder and bowel changes are common but treatable, and older skin needs regular checks for skin cancer.
Your GP can check, treat and refer to audiologists, optometrists, continence nurses and specialists, and arrange skin checks.
- 1Mention any changes
- 2Simple checks in the clinic
- 3Referral where needed
- 4Follow-up
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Skin cancer checks attract a fee.
Can I get help with bladder leakage?
Yes. Pelvic floor exercises, medicine reviews and continence support can help.
How often should older adults have skin checks?
It depends on your skin and history; your GP will advise.
Flu, pneumococcal, shingles
Vaccines for older adults
Free vaccines for older adults include the influenza vaccine from 65, pneumococcal vaccine from 70, and the shingles vaccine from 65 through the National Immunisation Program.
Ask about RSV and COVID-19 vaccines and whether you are eligible for funded doses.
- 1Check what is due
- 2Book with the GP or nurse
- 3Vaccines recorded on the register
- 4Reminders for next doses
What it costsVaccines on the National Immunisation Program are free. Privately purchased vaccines attract a fee.
Is the shingles vaccine free?
Yes, for eligible people from 65 through the National Immunisation Program.
When should I have the flu vaccine?
Before flu season, usually from April.
Advance care planning and support at home
Planning ahead and aged care
Advance care planning lets you record what matters to you and who can speak for you if you cannot. It is worth discussing while you are well.
If you need help at home, My Aged Care (1800 200 422) is the starting point, and your GP can help with referrals and forms.
- 1Start the conversation
- 2Record your wishes
- 3Share with family and GP
- 4Review over time
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
What is an advance care directive?
A document recording your wishes for future medical care.
How do I get help at home?
Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Licence medicals and assessments
Driving and forms
In NSW, drivers aged 75 and over need a medical assessment every year to keep their licence, and some conditions require medical review at any age.
Your GP can complete the medical assessment form and talk about safe driving, vision and medicines that may affect driving.
- 1Book a longer appointment
- 2Bring the Transport for NSW form
- 3Health and vision review
- 4Form completed
What it costsDriver assessment forms attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost.
When do I need a driving medical?
From 75, every year, when Transport for NSW sends you the form.
What if I have a medical condition?
Some conditions need regular review at any age; your GP will advise.
Understanding older adults
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
Polypharmacy
Taking five or more medicines is common and increases the chance of side effects, falls and interactions.
Regular medicine reviews help keep things safe.
What would you like help with?
Choose the closest option and we will point you in the right direction.
Staying well and independent
A yearly 75+ health assessment reviews your health, memory, mobility and support.
Next stepBook a long appointment for a health assessment.Managing several conditions
A GP chronic condition management plan brings your care together, with allied health access.
Next stepBook a care plan appointment.I have had a fall or feel unsteady
Falls can often be prevented with strength and balance work, medicine reviews and home safety.
Next stepBook an appointment; podiatry is onsite.I am worried about memory
Your GP can do an initial assessment and refer for specialist review.
Next stepBook a longer appointment; you are welcome to bring family.I need help at home
My Aged Care is the starting point; your GP can help with referrals.
Next stepCall My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and book with your GP.I need a driving medical
Drivers 75 and over in NSW need a yearly medical assessment.
Next stepBook a longer appointment and bring the form; a fee applies.Services for older adults
Everything below is available at Yambo Street, so more of your care can happen in one familiar place.
75+ health assessmentYearly, with the GP and nurse
GP chronic condition plansWith allied health access
Medicine reviewsIncluding Home Medicines Reviews
Bone healthScans, treatment and falls prevention
Memory assessmentAnd carer support
Falls preventionStrength, balance and home safety
VaccinesFlu, shingles, pneumococcal and more
Hearing and visionChecks and referral
ContinenceAssessment and support
Skin checksSpot checks and procedures
Driving medicalsTransport for NSW forms
Aged care referralsMy Aged Care and forms
Advance care planningRecording your wishes
Pathology onsite4Cyte collection
Physiotherapy referralsTo local physiotherapists
Podiatry onsiteFeet, nails and footwear
Chronic disease management
Living with one or more long-term conditions is common as we get older. A GP chronic condition management plan brings your care together in one place, with clear goals and regular reviews.
Diabetes
Blood sugar, feet, eyes and kidneys checked regularly, with a dietitian and podiatrist as needed.
Heart disease and blood pressure
Blood pressure, cholesterol and heart medicines reviewed, with cardiac rehabilitation by referral.
COPD and asthma
Spirometry, inhaler technique, action plans and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Arthritis and joint pain
Pain management, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and orthopaedic review onsite.
Kidney disease
Blood and urine tests, blood pressure and medicine dosing monitored over time.
Osteoporosis
Bone density, fracture risk, treatment and falls prevention.
Memory and dementia
Assessment, support for carers and referral to specialists and services.
Heart failure and AF
Symptoms, fluid, medicines and blood tests monitored, with specialist care as needed.
How your plan works
- 1Assessment
Your GP reviews your conditions, medicines, goals and what matters most to you.
- 2Your written plan
Goals, actions and who is involved in your care, set out clearly.
- 3Your care team
Referrals to allied health, specialists and community services.
- 4Regular reviews
Check-ins every few months, with blood tests collected onsite.
Allied health you can access
Eligible patients with a plan can receive Medicare rebates for up to five allied health services each calendar year.
PhysiotherapyPodiatryDieteticsExercise physiologyDiabetes educationOccupational therapyPsychologySpeech pathology
Book a care plan appointmentBone health and falls prevention
Osteoporosis often has no symptoms until a bone breaks. Around the lake, plenty of locals stay active into their 80s and 90s, and keeping bones strong and steady on your feet is a big part of that.
- Bone density scans covered by Medicare from 70, and earlier for some risk factors
- Fracture risk assessed with your history and medicines
- Treatment options explained, including benefits and possible side effects
- Falls prevention with strength and balance exercise, onsite podiatry and physiotherapy referrals
Calcium
Around three serves of dairy or calcium-rich foods a day for most older adults.
Vitamin D
A little safe sun each day; your GP can check levels if you are at risk.
Move every day
Weight-bearing, strength and balance exercise strengthen bones and reduce falls.
Medicine review
Some medicines affect bones or balance; ask for a review.
Myth or fact?
Test what you know about older adults. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
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Falls are a normal part of ageing that cannot be prevented.
Strength and balance exercise, medicine reviews and home safety reduce falls.
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People 75 and over can have a yearly health assessment.
It covers health, memory, mobility and support.
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Memory changes are always just getting older.
Some causes are treatable; it is worth talking to your GP.
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Evidence, sources and advertising standards
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
The numbers worth knowing
0+Years, yearly health assessment
Once a year from 75.
0+Years, free shingles vaccine
Through the National Immunisation Program.
0+Years, free pneumococcal vaccine
And bone density scans covered.
0+Years, free flu vaccine
Every year before flu season.
What is due at this age?
Move the slider to see what generally applies. This is general information, not a personal plan, so talk it through with your GP.
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- Free flu vaccineEvery year from 65.
- Free shingles vaccineThrough the National Immunisation Program from 65.
- Bowel screeningA free home test every 2 years to 74.
- Free pneumococcal vaccineFrom 70 through the National Immunisation Program.
- Bone densityMedicare covers bone density scans from 70.
- 75+ health assessmentA yearly health assessment from 75.
- Breast screeningFree mammograms every 2 years, invited to 74, and available after.
Everyone involved, around you
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Youat the centre of your care
Older adults at every stage
Screening, heart health, flu and shingles vaccines.
Bone health, pneumococcal vaccine, medicine reviews.
Yearly health assessment, memory, falls and planning ahead.
Who can help
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with older adults. These team members list it among their interests.
GP registrarDr Prishantha SirisenaBook now
Women's health, paediatrics, geriatric medicine and chronic disease. Taking new patients.
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GP FellowDr Mofada HadiBook now
Chronic and complex care, geriatrics, mental health, skin cancer medicine and women's health.
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GP and directorDr Ali ZubaidyBook now
Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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General practitionerDr Alice NajjarBook now
Women's health, children's health, pregnancy care and preventive care. Taking new patients.
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GP registrarDr Mohamed Naim HafsahBook now
Women's health, respiratory medicine, rheumatology and palliative care. Speaks English, Tamil and Sinhala. Joining December 2026.
Book nowMake the most of your appointment
A little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
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Your health, your choice
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
Older adults questions, answered
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Are older adults bulk billed?
Patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card are bulk billed, as are all pension and Health Care Card holders.
Do you do home visits?
Please ask reception about your circumstances.
Can my carer come?
Yes.
What is a 75+ health assessment?
A yearly check of your health, medicines, memory, mobility and support.
Can you help with aged care forms?
Yes. Some forms may attract a fee.
Are vaccines free?
Flu, shingles and pneumococcal vaccines are free for eligible older adults.
Do you help with My Aged Care referrals?
Yes. Your GP can help with referrals and forms.
Can I have a bone density scan?
Medicare covers a scan from 70, and earlier for some risk factors.
