Health checks for ages 45-49 are available

45-49 year olds are most at risk of developing a chronic illness according to the Australian Department of Health. Book your health check today online.

Book a Health Assessment

If you’re 45-49 years old, you’ve reached an important time in your life where you can identify health issues early and get support to prevent or delay your risk of chronic disease.

What should you expect in a Health Assessment appointment?

History and lifestyle
- Your lifestyle plays an important part in your risk of chronic disease. We’ll discuss factors such as your diet, physical activity, if you smoke or drink alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight.
- We’ll also review your medical and family history for a variety of illnesses, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis.
Risk assessment
- Your doctor will use this information to assess your risk of developing a chronic illness.
Make a plan
- If needed, we will work with you to create a plan for improving your risk factors for chronic disease and keep track of your health via the Next Practice App.

Healthy lifestyle recommendations:

Quit smoking
Eat healthy
Limit alcohol
Be physically active

Book on the Next Practice App

Our App puts your important health information at your fingertips:

Easy Telehealth
Faster check-in
Test results direct to your phone
Cardless payments
Instructions and referrals from your doctor
Secure and convenient

Yours in health,

The Next Practice team

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