Preventative Care

We believe the secret to good health is in preventative care. As well as being cheaper, prevention is always better than a cure. As part of our commitment to preventative care, our medical centres promote healthy living and regular exercise, and aims to help provide patients with the knowledge and encouragement to look after their own health and inspire those close to them. Together we can make your health a part of life that you never have to worry about!

Fees

Kanwal Village medical centre is a private billing practice.

There will be a private fee for patients who do NOT currently hold a Pension card, Health Care or Commonwealth Senior Concession.

Services will continue to be bulk billed for the following:

• Patients who hold a pension, health care concession, DVA or Seniors Health care card will continue to be bulk billed.
• Children 16 years and under will be bulk billed.
• The items that will continue to be bulk billed for ALL patients with or without concession cards: Mental Health Care Plans, Enhanced Primary Care Plans & reviews and Health Assessments.

Items that are not covered by Medicare will be privately billed. These items include: Commercial driving medicals, Medical Clearance forms, Insurance forms, Pre-Employment Medicals and the like.

All Work Cover will be paid by the patient on the day of appointment. Please contact our friendly staff on 4393 6660 who can advise you on these costs.

After Hours Care

In a Medical Emergency please phone 000

After hours service is available to registered patients of this practice. We have a triage method that allows patients to speak to our General Practitioners. They have remote access to the medical database to assist in triaging your call.

If a home visit is required, they are not covered under Medicare and will be privately billed.

After hours phone number: 0490 525 067