Sapphire Coast Medical Practice

Sapphire Coast Medical Practice SCMP is a traditional Family Medical Practice with two surgeries operating in the Bega Valley. All staff provide all health care in a non-judgmental way.

Sapphire Coast Medical Practice is a traditional Family Medical Practice with a varied demographic of all ages, socioeconomic status and cultures. We aim to provide complete family health care in a friendly, efficient, professional and confidential environment. All Medical, Nursing and Reception Staff and trainees strive to maintain this through their work at all times. This Practice does not discriminate against or disadvantage patients in any aspect of access, examination or treatment. All Doctors in our Practice strive to help our patients manage their own health problems with prevention, education, general advice and specific clinical care. We respect confidentiality at all times and understand our patient's rights to accept our advice and treatment, or not act on this advice. Our Practice has been fully accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL).

22/12/2025

Bega and Tathra Surgery Opening Hours for Christmas/New Years 2025-26

Monday, 22nd December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 23rd December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 24th December – OPEN from 9am to 3pm
Thursday, 25th December – CLOSED
Friday, 26th December – CLOSED

Saturday 27th December - TATHRA SURGERY ONLY - OPEN from 9am to 12pm

Monday, 29th December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 30th December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Wednesday, 31st December – OPEN from 9am to 4pm (TATHRA), 9am to 3pm (BEGA)
Thursday, 1st January – CLOSED
Friday, 2nd January – OPEN from 9am to 5pm.

If you need urgent medical assistance outside of these opening hours, please call 000 in the event of an emergency or South East Regional Hospital on 6491 9999.
From the team at SCMP, we hope you have a healthy, happy and safe Christmas!

09/12/2025

Just a reminder that our Tathra Practice is closed today, Wednesday 10th December. We will be open as normal on Thursday and Friday this week.
In the event of an emergency, please present to South East Regional Hospital in Bega or phone 6491 9999.
Please direct all other enquiries to our Bega Practice at 24 Church Street, Bega, or call 6492 2555.
Again, we apologise for the inconvenience!

08/12/2025

Unfortunately our Tathra Practice will be closed this week on Wednesday 10th December 2025. We will be open as normal on Thursday and Friday of this week.
In the event of an emergency on Wednesday, please present to South East Regional Hospital in Bega or phone 6491 9999.
Please direct all other enquiries, including for on the day appointments, to our Bega Practice at 24 Church Street, Bega, or call 6492 2555.
We apologise for the inconvenience!

11/11/2025

Just a reminder to all our patients that both our Bega and Tathra Surgeries will be closed from 9am till 11am today, Wednesday 12th November due to an NBN outage at the premises. If you experience an emergency during this time please call 000. We appreciate your understanding!

10/11/2025

SCMP has been notified of a planned NBN outage on the morning of Wednesday 12th November 2025. This outage will affect the operability of both our Bega and Tathra Surgeries and no internet or phones will be available during this time. Both sites will therefore be temporarily closed from 9am until 11am.

If you experience an emergency during this time please call 000. Phone advice is also available from Health Direct on 1800 022 222. Alternatively, visit the emergency department at South East Regional Hospital, Bega, or call them on (02) 6491 9999.

Doors will be open again from 11am :) We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience!

29/04/2025

Unfortunately our Tathra Practice will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 30th April 2025. We will be open as normal on Thursday and Friday of this week.
In the event of an emergency tomorrow, please present to South East Regional Hospital in Bega or phone 6491 9999.
Please direct all other enquiries, including for on the day appointments, to our Bega Practice at 24 Church Street, Bega, or call 6492 2555.
We apologise for the inconvenience!

22/04/2025

EDIT: Power is back on! Surgery will open as normal from 9am - phew!

Unfortunately there is an unplanned power outage in Tathra this morning. The Tathra Surgery will be operating with limited capacity and some appointments will need to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and will let everyone know as soon as we're back up and running!

19/03/2025

Unfortunately our Tathra Practice will be closed next week on Tuesday 25th March 2025. We will be open as normal on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week.
In the event of an emergency on Tuesday, please present to South East Regional Hospital in Bega or phone 6491 9999.
Please direct all other enquiries to our Bega Practice at 24 Church Street, Bega, or call 6492 2555.
We apologise for the inconvenience!

16/01/2025

Unfortunately our Tathra Practice will be closed tomorrow, Friday 17th January 2025. We will be open again on Monday 20th January 2025.

In the event of an emergency, please present to South East Regional Hospital in Bega or phone 6491 9999.

Please direct all other enquiries to our Bega Practice at 24 Church Street, Bega, or call 6492 2555.

We apologise for the inconvenience and will see you all next week!

23/12/2024

Bega and Tathra Surgery Opening Hours for Christmas/New Years 2024-25

Monday, 23rd December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 24th December – OPEN from 9am to 4pm
Wednesday, 25th December – CLOSED
Thursday, 26th December – CLOSED
Friday, 27th December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Monday, 30th December – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Tuesday, 31st December – OPEN from 9am to 4pm
Wednesday, 1st January – CLOSED
Thursday, 2nd January – OPEN from 9am to 5pm
Friday, 3rd January – OPEN from 9am to 5pm

If you need urgent medical assistance outside of these opening hours, please call 000 in the event of an emergency or South East Regional Hospital on 6491 9999.

From the team at SCMP, we hope you have a healthy, happy and safe Christmas!

15/05/2024

Tresillian in Southern - Moruya, are now visiting Bega once per month!
They are running a free Getting to Know You Group in Bega over 3 fortnights for new mothers. The dates are 21st May, 4th June and 18th June 2024. Spots are limited so book at the link below:
https://www.tresillian.org.au/courses/for-parents/getting-to-know-you/bega-moruya-21st-may-2024/
Follow their page for further information and programs. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077580440817

Tresillian is a not-for-profit organisation providing early parenting services offering families advice on, how to settle a baby, feeding, & dealing with postnatal depression.
For referrals call the Tresillian Parent’s Help Line on 1300 272 736.

06/05/2024

SCMP's Bega and Tathra Surgeries continue to hold Influenza/COVID Booster Vaccination Clinics on Saturdays during May 2024. Our next clinic is in Bega on Saturday 11th May, and the following clinic is in Tathra on Saturday 18th May.

We will also be holding a COVID Booster Vaccination Clinic on Saturday 29th June in Bega for those patients who had their boosters ~6 months ago.

Please ring the surgery for an appointment or book online via HotDoc!

Address

24 Church Street
Bega, NSW
2550

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61264922555

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