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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
With the impending arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, we ask that you please do not call the practice for advice. Please check online resources, which we will keep up to date on our website and social media. Our front desk staff do not have the capacity to provide answers not yet available to the questions you will no doubt have.
The best possible resource for this information is the NSW Health website -
For the most up to date information, please subscribe to the NSW health COVID-19 vaccine updates, which is accessible via the above link.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday & Public Holidays
8:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6:00pm
By appointment
9:00am - 11:00am
By appointment
11:00am - 12:00pm
Walk-ins
CLOSED
Helpful information
After Hours Medical Assistance
For emergencies, please ring 000, for non-emergencies please ring the After Hours Medical Service on 87246300.
Accessibility
Our practice has full wheelchair access, including in the bathrooms.
You can see any of our GPs
If you can't get into see your regular doctor, there is no need to stress. Our GPs securely share patient notes and information in order to provide the most informed care every time you come in!
Communication services
Our doctors have access to the following services for communication aid for people who need an interpreter, are deaf or blind
- Translating and interpreting service (131 450)
- National Auslan Interpreter (1800 246 945)
- Vision Australia (1300 847 466)
Covid-19 practice update
IMPORTANT UPDATE 17/12/20
We are still encouraging as many people as possible to stay home, practice social distancing and self-isolation for possible infectious upper respiratory symptoms. It is still imperative that people with respiratory symptoms are getting covid tested as promptly as possible.
The government has extended the medicare telehealth scheme, however, we are now unable to bulk bill telehealth consults for patients who have not attended the practice in person in the last 12 months. We are still able to provide telehealth consultations for these patients, however the consultations will incur a fee of $58.75, which does not qualify for a medicare rebate. Patients who have been seen in the practice in the last 12 months are eligible for a medicare rebate of $38.75.
Local Covid-19 Drive Through Testing Clinics
Please note that all public hospitals also have covid-19 testing services.
Five Dock 4 Cyte Pathology drive-through clinic
Location: Front carpark, 155-157 Parramatta Rd, Five Dock
Opening hours: 8:30am-8pm, 7 days
No GP referral needed
Concord Inner West Histopath drive-through clinic
Location: Cintra Park Netball Courts, Crane St, Concord
Opening hours: 9am - 4pm, 7 days
No GP referral needed
Homebush drive-through clinic
Location: Bressington Park, Underwood Rd, Homebush
Opening hours: 8:30am-4pm, 7 days
Summer Hill drive-through clinic
Location: 7 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
Opening hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, 7 days
These testing clinics do not require referrals or appointments.
Inner West Respiratory Clinic
The inner west respiratory clinic are seeing patients who have
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Respiratory symptoms (cough, cold, fever, sore throat)
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Been in contact with a known COVID-19 case
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Returned from overseas in the past 14 days
The clinic will perform swabs and also other respiratory related care.
Bookings are essential and must be made online:
https://www.iwrespclinic.com.au/
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Location: 21a Elliott Street, Balmain NSW 2041
Phone: 9555 5035
Other practice changes
Masks
When attending the practice you must wear a face mask. Your doctor will also be wearing a mask.
Waiting rooms
Our waiting rooms are open to a maximum of 3 patients at a time. You may still choose to wait outside if you prefer.
Intercoms
There is an intercom located at both front doors. Please wave your hand in front of the intercom to speak with reception.
FAFP Health Hub
With the release of our seasonal newsletters we will discuss a different lifestyle health topic as we believe that education really empowers people to make the best possible decisions when it comes to their health!
Click here to visit our Health Hub page for this discussion about physical activity!