North Geelong Medical Clinic

25/04/2026

Anzac Day is a reminder that many before us and many today have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice greatly for their country. At a time when a lot of people feel disconnected, this can be a good day to contact someone to say thank you for their service and take time to read the names on the memorials in towns all across Australia to remember those who have fallen.

Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling is available for veterans and their families because the journey often is not easy.

22/04/2026

We are stocked up for flu and COVID-19 immunisations to keep our community healthy during the cooler weather. Contact our team on 5234 4828 to get booked in!

15/04/2026

Thank you for everyone for your patience as we have been transitioning over to AutoMed Systems as our booking platform. We have now turned off bookings with HotDoc, so please go to AutoMed to make your appointment bookings - links in the comments. Of course you can still call reach our friendly reception team on 5234 4828!

11/04/2026

Some of you may have noticed a new addition to the waiting room - a bookshelf that is hosting the NGMC book swap! 📚

Take a book, bring a book - this is for our wonderful community members to enjoy! 📖

We think using the average wait time of 5 minutes to see of the GPs* to peruse the shelves for your next good read seems like a great choice! 📙

*Yes, we did just sneak in this fun fact. While we don't always run to time, we do try our best to not keep our patients waiting! ⌛

04/04/2026

A long weekend that will mean different things to the various members of our NGMC community is a wonderful reminder of the diversity of people that walk through the door of the clinic each day. We have people from many nationalities, walks of life, and backgrounds who have made our little clinic a part of their journeys toward better health and well-being.

We are so grateful for our community, so thank you to each person who makes up a part of it.

01/04/2026

From 2nd April we are changing over to AutoMed Systems as our booking system. We expect this change to help streamline the admin side of seeking healthcare. Links to the app and photos to see what the app looks like are in the comments!

Because we know change can be hard, we will keep the HotDoc booking system active over the coming fortnight to help smooth the transition.

17/01/2026

There was a recent measles exposure at Barwon Health North on the 16 January 2026 between 11.20 am and 12.25 pm, and the person with measles was present near the ground floor reception area. Please see the post below for more information.

🚨 A new measles case has been reported in the Geelong region. The confirmed case attended Barwon Health North in Norlane on the 16 January 2026 between 11.20 am and 12.25 pm, and was present near the ground floor reception area.

There is an ongoing risk of measles in returning travellers from overseas or interstate. Anyone planning to go overseas should make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date, including the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is recommended at least two weeks before departure.

Anyone who has visited a listed exposure site during the dates and times specified should monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, sore or red eyes, followed by a red rash.

📍 Find the most up to date listed exposure sites here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria

If you were born during or after 1966 and haven’t had two doses of measles vaccine, or you’re not sure if you are fully vaccinated against measles, speak to your local GP or pharmacist about getting your vaccinations as soon as possible. The Barwon Health Vaccination Centre in Belmont can provide vaccinations to those requiring urgent vaccination.

For more information for health professionals, and for details around vaccination see the latest advisory from the Chief Health Officer here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

For information on measles including symptoms, those at risk and vaccination see the Better Health Channel here: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles

31/12/2025

As the year ends we extend our best wishes for a wonderful 2026 for our North Geelong Medical Clinic community. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of so many journeys! Hoping 2026 is a year of full of joy, hope, and peace for all.

23/12/2025

🌟 A friendly reminder about our holiday hours as the silly season well and truly arrives!

🌟 We will have limited availability Monday, 29th December, to Wednesday, 31st December, each day from 9am to 12pm. If you need care during this time, please call our reception team on 5234 4828 to discuss your needs.

21/12/2025

🎄 This holiday season most of the NGMC team will be taking a well-deserved break in between the public holidays.

🤕 For our patients who find themselves needing care during the holidays, we will have limited availability from 29th December, to 31st December, from 9am to 12pm. Give our reception team a call on 5234 4828 if you need to be seen during this time.

02/11/2025

North Geelong Medical Clinic exists because of a commitment to high quality healthcare. The style of care provided at NGMC includes getting to know our patients beyond just their list of medical conditions, spending time with people in crisis, and collaborating with our colleagues to identify solutions for people with complex needs.

If North Geelong Medical Clinic was to follow the bulk billing pathway made available through the Australian government, we would need to make a choice: either change the style of care provided to one with short, focused appointments or close our doors because of lack of funding.

In order to continue to serve the needs of the NGMC community, we will be continuing our same billing structure. This will allow us to continue to provide care for the wonderful individuals and multiple generations of families who attend our clinic, both today and into the future.

All of this said, we also understand that the cost of living is a challenge for a lot of people. There are some kinds of visits for which the Medicare rebate is sufficient for us to be able to bulk bill, so please feel free to ask your GP about these kinds of visits.

We are here for our NGMC community, and we continue to be grateful for the opportunity to be your trusted provider of healthcare.

22/10/2025

There has been a measles case identified in Geelong, with exposures at University Hospital Geelong ED on 20 October, Urgent Care Centre in Norlane on 19 October, and the Corio Aldi on 15 October. For more details, follow the links below.

With ongoing cases of measles occurring sporadically in Victoria, it is recommended to ensure your vaccination is up to date. Please book with one of our GPs if you would like advice on this.

Due to the highly infectious nature of the virus, if you think you might have measles please call the clinic before coming inside.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚

A new measles case has been reported in the Geelong region in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to India, Indonesia and Vietnam.

There is an ongoing risk of measles in returning travellers from overseas or interstate.

Anyone planning to go overseas should make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date, including the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is recommended at least two weeks before departure.

Anyone who has visited a listed exposure site during the dates and times specified should monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, sore or red eyes, followed by a red rash.

📍 Find the most up to date listed exposure sites here: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria

If you were born during or after 1966, and haven’t had two doses of measles vaccine, or you’re not sure if you are fully vaccinated against measles, speak to your local GP or pharmacist about getting your vaccinations as soon as possible.

Locally, Barwon Health Vaccination Centre in Belmont can provide vaccinations to those requiring urgent vaccination.

For more information for health professionals, and for details around vaccination see the latest advisory from the Chief Health Officer here https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

For information on measles including symptoms, those at risk and vaccination see the Better Health Channel here https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles