Bulk Billing available
Please note Bulk billing is between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM (Monday to Friday) and 9 AM and 1 PM (Saturday).
HICAPS not available.
Non Medicare card holders are charged $50 for a standard consultation
For Private fitness medical certificates, we charge $125.
For taxi directorate and Uber medicals, we charge $100. Please note above services do not have Medicare rebates.
Appointments should be made to have Immunisations, Desensitisation injections, Hormone injections, Vitamin injections or course of Antibiotic injections.
Appointments should be made to have an Enhanced Primary Care Plan or review including Preparation of a Mental Health Care Plan or review.
If you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms:
– fever
– cough
– runny nose
– shortness of breath
– sore throat
– night sweats
– chills
Do a Rapid Antigen Test.
- If this is negative, you can book an appointment/ consult a doctor. Note that it is a condition of entry that all patients are required to wear a properly fitted mask.
- If this is positive, DO NOT ENTER THE CLINIC. Return to your vehicle or the car park and telephone reception on (03) 8786 1200 for further assistance.
Video & Phone Consultations
Video platforms available include WhatsApp, FaceTime or Viber.
Call the clinic on (03) 8786 1200 as per usual to book a Telehealth video or phone consultation.
To be eligible, you will have to have visited the clinic in person at least once in the past year.
National Coronavirus Helpline:
If you suspect you may have the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) call 1800 020 080. – open 24 hours, 7 days. In the event of an emergency, dial Triple Zero (000)
For More Information:
For more information and regular updates from the Victorian Government on COVID-19, see https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Are you eligible?
For more information about the phased rollout, and to check your eligibility, please visit https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/who-can-get-vaccinated or www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.
What will it cost?
- Free. There is no cost for a COVID-19 vaccine for those who are Medicare eligible.
- Those who are not Medicare eligible will need to visit a state managed vaccination clinic.
When will it be available?
Medihouse will commence vaccinating priority groups from Monday, 12th April 2021
Why is it important to get vaccinated?
Vaccination is the most effective way to protect against infectious diseases. Vaccines
strengthen your immune system by training it to recognise and fight against specific
viruses. When you get vaccinated, you are protecting yourself and helping to protect the
whole community. The COVID-19 vaccine will help us better control the spread of this virus.
What happens at the COVID-19 vaccination?
To be vaccinated you will get a needle in your arm. You may need to have another injection about 3 months or 12 weeks later. The person giving you your vaccination will tell you when you may need to have the subsequent vaccination. After vaccination, you will need to remain under observation within clinic premises for at least 30 minutes.
What to expect after getting the vaccination
As with any vaccine, you may have some side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Common side effects after a vaccine include:
- pain or swelling at the injection site
- tiredness
- headache
- muscle pain
- chills
- fever
- joint pain
- serious reactions are rare
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
All vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety before they are approved for use in Australia. This includes a rigorous assessment and approval processes.
If you would like to view the process, please go to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website below or speak to your doctor or nurse.
More information
Call the National Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine Helpline: 1800 020 080
For translators: 131 450 (for translated fact sheets click here)
or visit: www.health.gov.au
Monday and Wednesday 8:30am – 11:30am
Saturday: 9:00am – 12pm
Note: Opening hours subject to staff availability
Email is not a secure messaging system and emailing private clinical information is in breach of the Privacy Act and the Policies and Procedures of Medihouse Clinic Hallam.
Therefore patients, service providers and organisations should never email any clinical information to our doctors or staff.
Patients should always phone our reception staff on 87861200 and make an appointment or leave a message for the doctor to phone them if they wish to discuss any medical issues.
For general enquiries, our email is checked daily. Patients can email info@medihouse.com.au or email our Practice Manager at vidura@medihouse.com.au
Patient medical records cannot be sent over email
Purpose of this policy
To provide guidance to staff and contractors on the use of social media at work and at home. We aim to respect patient confidentiality, laws relating to medical practice, and professionalism.
Social media definition
Online interactive communities to share information and content, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Linkedin.
Standards for our Facebook page:
- Do not disclose any patient information without the express consent of the patient. This includes photographs. Even “de-identified” details may be able to be recognised by people known to the patient.
- Do not post any material that is fraudulent, harassing, embarrassing, sexually explicit, obscene, intimidating, defamatory or unlawful.
- Posts by external users will be deleted by the practice if found to be of the nature of material described in point 2.
- Comply with AHPRA’s Guidelines for Advertising Regulated Health Services and Social Media Policy.
- Testimonials are not to be posted, and accordingly the “reviews” section of our Facebook page has been disabled.
- All posts must be approved by the practice manager
- The practice manager is responsible for regularly reviewing content of the Facebook page.
On employees’ and contractors’ personal social media sites:
- Do not identify yourself as working for or at the practice.
- Do not refer to the practice, other staff or contractors without their approval. Do not criticise or denigrate the practice, its staff and contractors, or organisations it is professionally associated with.
- There should be no photos taken inside the workplace which could capture documents, paperwork, patient charts, or other information protected by privacy law. Do not disclose any patient information without the express consent of the patient.
- Do not accept “friend” requests from people you know only as a patient of the practice.
- Do not disclose any confidential information relating to practice systems.
- Use of social media should not interfere with your work.
Consequences of breach of this policy
Any breach of this social media policy may result in disciplinary action, and in the event of serious misconduct may result in the termination of employment or contract.