Appointment Information

Using our online booking system, you can easily make an appointment at any time by clicking here.

You can also book via phone by calling Westcare Family Medical Centre on 03 9747 5800 during opening hours.

A standard consultation time is 15 minutes.

To ensure continuity of care, we will always try to book you in with your usual doctor unless you specifically request another doctor.

If you have an urgent medical issue during opening hours, please call our reception staff, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

In a medical emergency, please call 000 and ask for an ambulance.

If you have numerous or complex medical issues or require a procedure, a longer consultation may be required. In this instance, please call to discuss your situation with our reception staff.

We understand situations may arise where you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment. If this occurs, we respectfully ask you to provide a minimum of 2 hours notice before your appointment by phoning our practice. We will happily reschedule your appointment.

Our doctors want to be available for your needs and the needs of all our patients. When a patient does not attend a scheduled appointment, another patient loses the opportunity to be seen.

Thank you for being a valued patient and for your cooperation with this policy.

Accounts for work related injuries (Work Cover) or Motor Vehicle related injuries (Transport Accident Commission) are the responsibility of patients. Accounts are to be paid in full on the day of consultation. Patients are to redeem a refund directly from their employer, the Work Cover insurer, or the Transport Accident Commission.