Barwon Heads Family Practice

19/11/2025

NURSE APPOINTMENTS

We are so grateful for our amazing nurses and the way they support the staff and our community everyday.

We want you know that whilst our nurses play a critical role in our practice, they cannot take the place of a doctor. Your doctor will always oversee your medical care and make clinical decisions regarding the best treatment plan for your personal health.

Our nurses will assist patients and doctors with Immunisations, Vaccinations, Health Assessments, Wound care, Iron and Aclasta infusions.

If you have concerns about your immediate health, the nurses can work together with our doctors to provide you triage care. Our nurses may also be able to answer general health enquiries where appropriate.

Ready to care for you Monday - Friday.
Book online or call our friendly team directly.

12/11/2025

MATERNITY LEAVE🤰🏻

Dr Monique Portelli is getting ready to welcome baby number three into the world and will be taking her well deserved maternity leave in December.

We have appointments available if you want to see Monique before the end of the year. Moving into 2026 all our other wonderful doctors will be available to support her patients while she takes care of her sweet little family for a while.

08/11/2025

TRIAGE SUPPORT

We want you to know that help is never too far away.
Here at Barwon Heads Family Practice, we want to avoid you sitting in the emergency room if preventable.

If you are a tradie with a tool mishap, a parent with a child who has played a little too hard in the school yard, or perhaps you have something that feels more serious, we will do our best to assist you.

Please don't hesitate to call us and our reception team will communicate your needs to our nurses and doctors, together, we work to provide triage care as quickly as possible.

If you are in a life-threatening situation, please call 000.

08/11/2025

07/11/2025

HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

Our Nurses Fi and Elly explain the two different kinds of Health Assessments you may be eligible for.

Over 75 Assessment aims to keep you in your home as independently as possible for as long as possible.

45 - 49 Assessment supports preventative care, looking for any early warning signs of chronic conditions that we can help you manage.

Call our friendly receptionists on 4244 1030 to book your Health Assessment.

30/10/2025

Public Service Announcement
Our practice will be closed Tuesday 4th of November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Long Weekend opening hours:
Friday 31st Oct 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1st Nov: 9am - 11:30am
Monday 3rd Nov: 8:30am - 7:30 pm

Normal hours resume from Wednesday 5th of November.

19/10/2025

AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Dr Jess Russell has aesthetic medicine consultations available November 7th.
Please call our friendly reception team on 4244 1030 to schedule your appointment.

16/10/2025

OCTOBER BABES 🎂

We love a birthday here at Barwon Heads Family Practice and this month we celebrate all these lovely team members together!
Laughter is our specialty, professional photos - not so much.

We're a bit partial to a big slice of cake too and this week the team gobbled up a delicious carrot cake from , a new favourite, now open here in Barwon Heads.

15/10/2025

We’re incredibly proud of Dr. David Iser, who has officially received his Order of Australia Medal at Geelong City Council.

Highly respected by both his peers and the wider community, Dr. Iser’s quiet dedication, compassion, and humility continue to shine through in everything he does. His integrity shines through not only in the care he gives his patients, but also in his unwavering support for his family and the staff he works alongside every day.

Congratulations, Dr. Iser — a true community treasure!

28/09/2025

🚨 Avoid Scams! 🚨
Barwon Heads Family Practice has a dedicated service number you can trust.

All appointment reminders, clinical prompts, and practice updates will come from this number.

Make sure to save this number in your phone alongside our landline: 03 4244 1030.

Stay safe and informed with Barwon Heads Family Practice! 💙

24/09/2025

Have you experienced a traumatic pregnancy, birth or postpartum?

You are not alone.

There are a few places left in the upcoming Birth Trauma Australia 6-week program commencing in October, at Berth in Geelong. The sessions are facilitated by our wonderful Clinical Psychologist and Peer Support Worker with lived experience of birth-related trauma.

In a small, empathetic group, you will be supported to tell your story, feel heard and validated, while learning skills that will help you navigate your experience. The group will also offer:
• An opportunity to discuss your birth with others that “get it”
• Helpful new activities and tools
• New social connections
• An understanding of the different healthcare options available

For further information related to inclusion criteria, please contact birthtrauma@womenshealthbsw.org.au or register your interest at https://womenshealthbsw.org.au/projects/birth-trauma/

02/09/2025

If you have been considering coming down to connect with others in your community, SeaChangers is a wonderful opportunity to meet.
Bowlz Barwon Heads will host you on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30am.
Supporting all locals to feel welcomed.