Laura Gardner is a clinical psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency APRHA and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists.
Health Assessments
One stop health and medical care
We have a strong commitment to preventive medicine. The schedule below is recommended by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Please feel free to discuss this with your doctor so that we tailor it to your particular requirements.
Details Frequency Who
| Smoking Discussion | Annual | Smokers |
| Weight Check | Annual | All |
| Dietary Advice | Annual | All |
| Alcohol Advice | Annual | Drinkers |
| Physical Activity Advice | Annual | All |
| Cardiovascular Risk Check | 2 yearly | >45 years |
| Blood Pressure Check | Annual | >18 years |
| Cholesterol Check | 2 yearly | >45 years |
| Diabetes Check | Annual | >40 years |
| Kidney Disease Check | 5 yearly | >50 years |
| Skin Cancer Check | Annual | >30 years |
| Cervical Cancer Check (Pap Smear) | 2 yearly | Women >18 years |
| Breast Cancer Check | 2 yearly | Women >50 years |
| Bowel Cancer Check | 2 yearly | >50 years |
| Sexual Health Check | Annually/New Partner | All |
| Influenza Vaccination | Annual | >65 years, At Risk† |
| Pneumonia Vaccination | Min of 5 year booster | >65 years, At risk‡ |
* Minimum frequency, more often for certain at risk groups
** For general population, earlier checks appropriate for certain at risk group
† eg Heart Disease, Lung conditions incl Asthma, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Immune Disorders
‡ Smokers, Heart Disease, Lung Conditions,
The aim of the health check is to help find, prevent or lessen the effect of disease. This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and your doctor and nurse can support you by
- giving you personalised advice on how to reduce your risk of illness by making some healthy changes
- providing you with practical advice to help you improve your health
- putting you in touch with expert advice, information and support.
45 to 49 years – Health check
If you have at least one of the following (or other) risk factors that could lead to a chronic disease later in life? You may be eligible for a FREE health check if you answered YES to any of these conditions.
- high blood pressure
- family history of disease (e.g. Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes)
- inadequate exercise
- high cholesterol
- smoking
- overweight
75 years plus – Health check
Patients over 75yrs of age are eligible for a free annual health assessment. This is part of the Federal Government’s initiatives to improve the health care available to older Australians.
A health assessment of an older person is an in-depth assessment of a patient aged 75 years and over. It provides a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or amenable to interventions in order to improve health and/or quality of life.
The purpose of this health assessment is to help identify any risk factors exhibited by an elderly patient that may require further health management. In addition to assessing a person’s health status, a health assessment is used to identify a broad range of factors that influence a person’s physical, psychological and social functioning.
About Beaudesert Family Clinic
Beaudesert Family Practice is an AGPAL accredited General Practice; the standards against which the practice is measured are set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners which required the provision and comprehensive care to patients.
Our mission is to deliver professional healthcare, advice and support services within a family caring and comfortable environment. We bring together a dedicated team of General Practitioners and health specialists to provide an extensive range of services to all of our patients.
We provide modern professional facilities to provide a comfortable environment for your visit, We are a family based practice and provide a children’s reading area and baby changing facilities.
Beaudesert Family Practice is dedicated to prevention medicine which plays a large part of our health objectives, as detecting any health problems at an early stage is beneficial to your long term health.
Some of Our Beaudesert Family Practice Doctors
Dr. Reda Saad
Dr Reda Saad is passionate about general practice and is keen to provide long term care to all her patients. Dr Reda Saad believes in listening to the needs of her patient’s and is continuously ensuring her patients are afforded the time they need to receive a quality consultation.
Kate Dean (Physiologist)
Kate Dean lives locally with her family, and as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist provides a professional, supportive and caring environment for patients with a patient care plan (EPC), Workcover, Dept. Veterans Affairs, NDIS or private appointments which can be covered by private health.