Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Australian Government announced it would be rolling out up to 100 GP-led Respiratory Clinics to keep patients with mild/moderate respiratory symptoms away from hospitals and other general practices.
The Whitsunday Respiratory Clinic is proud to be involved in this initiative, caring for our Whitsunday community in this time of need.
This service is FREE so there will be no charge to the patient.
Should you have more detailed questions please contact the National Coronavirus Hotline for advice 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week on:
1800 020 080
Communicating With Your Regular GP
Your family GP is the person who cares for you throughout life.
Because of this it is important that your regular GP is kept in the loop.
With your consent, we will be communicating with your regular GP to let them know you have attended Whitsunday Respiratory Clinic. We will also copy your GP into any tests that we request.
Please note that:
- Patients can make an appointment themselves or following recommendation from their regular doctor.
- Patients will be asked to remain in their car and phone the clinic to let us know they have arrived.
- On site swabbing for COVID-19 is offered.
A Healthy Community
As the Whitsunday region emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic it is important that we test, track and quarantine any potential cases.
We will be working closely with the local authorities to ensure we can address this pandemic as a community.
Contact
Whitsunday Respiratory Clinic is open:
Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Please note: The clinic is currently closed on weekends but this can change depending on the demand for services.
Ph: (07) 4804 5664
Fax: (07) 4804 5655
Email: respiratoryclinic@affinitymedical.com.au
‘Check In Qld’ App Required On Arrival
We are now utilising the Queensland Health QR app and ask everyone to register with the QR code on arrival.
To sign in, open the app, select ‘Check-In Now’ and hover your smartphone over the displayed Check-In Qld QR code.
Please note that your details will be required when registering for the first time with the app.
Those without a mobile phone or one that can detect a QR code, please let staff know upon presenting at the practice, and they will assist in helping you sign in.
To download or read more information about the Check-In Qld App, please visit the Queensland Health page here.
Location
48/226 Shute Harbour Rd
Cannonvale QLD 4802
Next door to Centrelink, and near Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Please note that there is reserved parking out the front of the clinic.
If you have visited a COVID hotspot recently or have cold or flu symptoms, please visit these local COVID testing clinics:
– Whitsunday Respiratory Clinic
– Proserpine Hospital
– Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Cannonvale
For up to date notifications, please visit the Queensland Government COVID-19 Update page.
Covid19 Vaccinations
To check your eligibility please use the COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker here that has been created by the Australian Department of Health.
More information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination eligibility can be found here.
Covid19 Information
Just click the images below to follow the link to those websites.
Australia Government Department of Health
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government health alerts with daily updates, latest news, current facts and figures, travel advice, key contacts and phone numbers.
Mackay Hospital And Health Service
We thank the Mackay Hospital and Health service for their support.
Mackay Base Hospital is working with us to keep the hospital available for those with serious illness. Nearly all patients with respiratory symptoms or positive for Covid19 can be managed in the community or on the virtual ward.
NQPHN Community Information
Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) community information and resources related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and specific for North Queensland.
Queensland Health COVID-19
Queensland Health provide up to information on Covid19 for Queenslanders.
