2026 INFLUENZA VACCINATION

- 23.03.2026 - 

Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. It is recommended for all people aged 6 months and older.

The Department of Health recommends vaccination at a time that will achieve the highest level of protection during the peak influenza season (typically from June to September in WA).

Most people will develop immunity within two to three weeks of vaccination. While protection is generally expected to last throughout the year, the highest level of protection occurs in the first three to four months after vaccination.

On this basis, we recommend influenza vaccination in mid-April. We will provide further information about our Flu Clinics in due course.

Influenza vaccination is particularly important for those considered most at risk. The National Immunisation Program (NIP) or the WA Department of Health (State) provide free influenza vaccines for people in the following high-risk groups:

• All children aged 6 months to less than 5 years (NIP)

• All WA primary school-aged children 5 to 11 years (State)

• All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over (NIP)

• Vulnerable people aged 12 to less than 65 years experiencing homelessness or congregate living such as residential aged care, disability care, mental health hostels and youth group houses (State)

• Pregnant women (NIP)

• People aged 5 to under 65 with medical conditions that put them at increased risk of complications from influenza infection (NIP)

• All people aged 65 years and older (NIP)

In 2026, free influenza vaccination will be available to everyone during May and June under the state program.

You can receive your influenza vaccine at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine; however, you should not delay the influenza vaccine if you are not yet eligible for a COVID-19 booster.

Visit the Department of Health website for more information.

NEW GP REGISTRAR

Burton Street Family Practice are delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Ghedina to our team on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Click here to find out more about Dr Ghedina.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

Changes to Medicare (01.11.2025)

- Important information for our privately-billed patients -

As part of the 2025 - 2026 budget, the government announced a $7.9 billion investment to increase the GP bulk billing rate, including $5.5 billion to expand eligibility for bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible Australians and a further $2.4 billion to create a Bulk Billing Incentive Program.

Unfortunately, these payments still do not cover the full cost of care for our patients. Therefore, to continue to provide the comprehensive, high-quality care you expect and deserve, we will continue to charge a fee after November 1, 2025.

This is not new to our practice; it is a continuation of the fee-paying arrangements we already have in place. 

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About Us

We have been operating as a privately owned family practice in the Bentley and Cannington area since 1995. We have a strong team of Australian-trained local doctors and support staff, and as a group, we have expertise in all areas of general and family medicine. All our doctors are vocationally registered, and the practice is AGPAL accredited.    Read More

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