Preventive Health Assessment For Healthy Ageing
This Medicare-funded health assessment is designed for adults aged 50–74 who want a comprehensive review of their overall health and wellbeing. It's ideal for anyone who hasn't had a full health check in the past 12 months, has risk factors for chronic disease, or simply wants to establish a preventive health baseline. Your GP will assess your current health, identify potential risks, and create a personalised plan to help you stay healthy for years to come.
This is more than a standard GP visit. The Being Alive assessment takes a thorough, structured approach to your health — reviewing your medical history, checking key physical measurements, ordering appropriate blood tests, reviewing your cancer screening status, assessing your cardiovascular risk, and completing a mental health and lifestyle review. At the end, your GP provides a written health action plan and arranges any referrals or follow-up care identified. It is recommended annually and is covered by Medicare for eligible patients. Come fasted if possible — this allows blood glucose and cholesterol to be included.
Available annually for patients aged 50–74
Medicare-funded no or low out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients
Full blood tests — glucose, cholesterol, kidney and liver function
Cancer screening review — bowel, breast, cervical, skin
Cardiovascular risk score and bone health assessment
Written health plan and referrals arranged at the same visit
A Comprehensive Head-to-Toe Check for 50–74 Year Olds
The 'Being Alive' assessment is a Medicare-funded, whole-body health review for Australians aged 50–74 — designed to catch problems early and set you up for the years ahead.
Action Plan & Follow-Up
You receive a personalised written health plan. Your GP discusses any findings, arranges referrals or specialist appointments, and sets up the right review schedule for your individual health profile.
Investigations & Screenings
Blood tests are arranged on-site, cancer screening status is reviewed, your cardiovascular risk score is calculated, and vaccinations are checked — all within the one appointment.
History & Measurements
Your GP reviews your medical history, family risks, medications, and lifestyle — and records blood pressure, weight, BMI, and other baseline measurements.
What to Expect During Your Visit
