Our Services

We provide a wide range of medical services

·      General Medicine

·      Preventive Medicine

·      Childhood and Adult Vaccinations

·      Chronic Disease Management

·      Paediatric Health

·      Women's Health (including IUD insertion/removal, Implanon insertion/removal, cervical screening)

·      Men's Health

·      Iron Infusions

·      Skin Cancer Checks

·      Medicals

·      Health Screenings

·      Minor Procedures


Please read the information below to ensure our staff are appropriately prepared for your visit.


Appointment Types

To ensure our clinic can run on time, we have three appointment types to accommodate our patient's needs

Standard Consult

For 1 issue


A standard appointment is an appropriate length of time to discuss one issue with your Doctor. If you require more time with your doctor, you can book a long consult.

Long Consult

For 2 - 3 Issues


A long consult is an appropriate length of time with your Doctor for 2-3 issues. Some services require a long consult to be booked due to time allocations. Please read below to determine if your service needs require a long consult before booking.

Telehealth

For remote consults


Telehealth appointments are conducted over the phone, for existing patients only who have seen the Doctor in person in the last 12 months.


The Doctor will call you within half an hour of your appointment time. Medical certificates, results and repeat scripts can be conducted via telehealth and documents can be sent via email and text message.

Patient Types

Read below for an overview of services available for each patient

Children


A child health check aims to ensure that children are growing and developing as well as possible. These checks are performed at specific ages and tie in nicely when vaccinations are due.


All our Doctors provide child health services and work with their young patients and families to provide a calm and safe environment.

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    Child Health Check:


    Babies are weighed and measured at each check to monitor their growth on the age specific growth charts and other age-appropriate assessments are completed by your Doctor to ensure that your child is developing as expected.


    These appointments allow a great opportunity for parents to discuss any concerns they have relating to other relevant issues including feeding, sleeping, crying, toileting, milestones and safety.


    Please make sure you bring along your baby's blue book to their child health check so that we can update and complete the relevant documentation.


    If your child is due for vaccination, we recommend an appropriate dose of paracetomol prior to the appointment.

Women


Our doctors offer health services to help women avoid future long-term health problems, improve their reproductive health, and improve their overall well-being.


We offer a comprehensive range of women’s health services at our clinic, click below for a list.





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    - Bowel cancer screening

    - Breast checks

    - Cervical screening test

    - Chronic disease screening and management

    - Contraception advice (including Implanon
      removal and insertion & Mirena removal only)

    - Diabetes education and management

    - Family planning

    - General care – regular health checks and age-
      related health assessments

    - Healthy Heart Checks

    - Immunisations

    - Incontinence

    - Iron deficiency

    - Menopause management

    - Menstrual disorders

    - Mental health

    - Pregnancy and antenatal screening and care

    - Post-natal care

    - Sexual health screening

    - Skin cancer checks

    - Weight management

Men


Australian men are statistically less likely to be proactive about their healthcare. At Darlington Medical Centre, we foster a welcoming environment to all our patients and encourage them to stay healthy.


Click below for a list of our men's health services.





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    - Bowel cancer screening

    - Chronic disease screening and management

    - Diabetes education and management

    - Family Planning

    - General care – regular health checks and age-
      related health assessments

    - Immunisations

    - Incontinence

    - Iron deficiency

    - Mental health

    - Prostate checks

    - Sexual health screening and erectile dysfunction

    - Skin cancer checks

    - Weight management

    - Healthy Heart Checks

Vaccinations

    Adult Vaccinations

The vaccinations available at the clinic are:

  • Whooping cough
  • Tetanus
  • Flu Vaccination

For any other immunisations, please book a standard consultation with your GP to discuss eligibility and scripts.

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    For all vaccinations with a script, please fill the script at the pharmacy then bring it to the clinic and give to our reception staff. This will keep the medication at the correct temperature required. If the medication has not remained at the appropriate temperature, our staff may not be able to administer it.


    The flu vaccination is recommended for any person six months of age and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with the flu. These vaccines are funded through the Annual Influenza Program for eligible groups such as:


    Pregnant women

    People aged over 6 months and older with medical risk factors

    All children aged six month to less than five years of age

    All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged six months and over

    All patients aged 65 years and over


    For those patients who are not eligible for the Government funded flu vaccine, a private $20.00 fee is charged.


    Travel Immunisation Advice

    It is important to get relevant travel advice and immunisation before you travel abroad to other countries. While you are likely to have the immunisations needed to live in Australia, there may be other immunisations you require to protect yourself from diseases prevalent at your destination. 


    You should allow plenty of time prior to your departure date to speak to one of our experienced doctors to find out about the health risks you should be aware of whilst overseas. 


    We may not be able to administer all vaccinations required, this can be discussed with your Doctor. 


    Travel vaccinations are not covered by Medicare or the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme so you will need to obtain a prescription from your GP and collect from your pharmacy of choice. 


    Our practice can provide you with a copy of your vaccination history and your Doctor can also prescribe you appropriate medications to take with you on your journey such as anti-malaria tablets. 

    Child Vaccinations

Children's Vaccinations are available Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm.

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    National Immunisation Schedule:

    6 weeks

    4 months

    12 months

    18 months

    4 years


    Speak to your Doctor about any missed highschool vaccinations.


    Flu Vaccination


    The flu vaccination is recommended for children six months of age and over.


    Vaccines are funded through the Annual Influenza Program for:


    Children aged between 6months and 5 years of age

    Children over 6 months and older with medical risk factors

    All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Skin Checks

 Skin Check Appointments

We have Doctors who specialise in Skin Checks, a preventative approach to skin care and skin cancer management.


These appointments are a long consult involving a thorough check of all potential areas of concern on the skin. From this appointment, any procedures and/or biopsies will be organised and booked in with the Doctor and the Nurse.

   Appointment Costs

For existing patients, the initial skin check consultation is a bulk-billed service, available Monday to Friday.

For new patients, this appointment will incur a gap fee. Please see our Fees Section for more information.

    Health Assessments

    Health Assessment

    Our highly qualified doctors and nurses are able to support patients of all ages with their physical and emotional health care needs. Health Assessments are routinely performed by our experienced practice nurses and finalised by your GP. Your health assessment will be tailored to cover a comprehensive range of age-appropriate screening and assessment tools to identify potential health issues and implement early interventions to improve your health and quality of life. 

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      We offer a range of tailored preventative health assessments to support your well-being at every stage of life. Our services include:

      • 45-49 Year Health Assessments & Preventative Care 
      • 40-45 Year High-Risk Diabetes Assessments
      • 75+ Year Health Assessments & Home Safety Checks (Annually)
      • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Health Assessments (Every 9 months)
      • Disability Health Assessments 
      • Post-Australian Defence Force (ADF) Discharge Health Assessments 
      • Heart Health Check / Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment 
      • Kidney Health Check 
      • Diabetes Risk Assessments

      These assessments are designed to monitor and manage your health, helping to detect potential issues early so we can keep you feeling your best. Please contact us to book your health check today.

    Healthy Heart Check

    The Healthy Heart Check is a bulk-billed initiative through the Heart Foundation for people over 45 years of age (30 years of age for patients who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander). This assessment can be performed annually.

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      Prior to your healthy Heart Check, you must book in a standard consult with your GP to organise a specific blood test referral. The results of these tests will be discussed in your Heart Check assessment.


      The following week, your Heart Check appointment will consist of two parts. 


      Part One: with the practice nurse where they will perform:

      ECG if necessary

      Blood Pressure

      Healthy Heart Questionnaire


      Part Two: with your GP, where you will discuss all the results from the blood test and Part One.


      If you wish to book a Heart Check, please book online or call reception 7089 6411.

    Mental Health Plans

    A Mental Health Treatment Plan (previously known as a ‘mental health care plan’) is a plan for people with a mental health disorder. If you have mental health issues, your doctor can write a plan for you.

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      What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

      A Mental Health Treatment Plan (previously known as a ‘mental health care plan’) is a plan for people with a mental health disorder. If you have mental health issues, your doctor can write a plan for you.


      The plan identifies what type of health care you need and spells out what you and your doctor have agreed you are aiming to achieve. It may also refer you to local mental health services.


      Who is eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

      A Mental Health Treatment Plan is available to you if you have a mental health disorder diagnosed by a doctor.


      How do I get a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

      Visit your doctor who will assess whether you have a mental health disorder and will benefit from a Mental Health Treatment Plan.


      Your doctor will ask a few questions, fill in the plan and you will set goals together. When you make the booking, ask if a long appointment — 20 minutes or more — is needed.


      What does a Mental Health Treatment Plan cover?

      If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you will be entitled to Medicare rebates for up to 20 individual psychological appointments per calendar year. This gives you access — subsidised by Medicare — to certain psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers.


      You can’t get Medicare rebates for all the sessions in one go. After your first 6 appointments, you need to see your doctor again for a mental health plan review. They can then decide if you need a referral for further sessions.


      Is this a bulk-billed service?

      Mental Health Treatment Plans are a bulk-billed service for those eligible for Medicare Monday - Friday. This includes the appointment for creating the Treatment Plan and the appointment for the Treatment Plan Review only (made once the allocated sessions have been used, for the purpose of extension and extra referrals).


      Fees apply on Weekend or Public Holiday, please refer to our fees section for more information.

    New born Check Up

    Two weeks after birth, your child will receive a physical assessment from the Doctor and/or Nurse.

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      This check-up includes:


      Height

      Weight

      Head Circumference

      Full Body Check


      We encourage the birthing parent to book an assessment appointment at the same time for a post partum health check.


      There are no vaccinations at this appointment for the child.

    Pre-Employment

    Pre-employment medicals are completed by our General Practitioners. 

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      You will be provided with specific paperwork by the organisation requesting the medical. Please ensure you bring this with you to your appointment. 


      Allow at least 30 minutes (long consultation) for your examination. Times can vary depending on the specific medical tests required by your employer. 


      Examples of these tests can include: 

      • visual acuity
      • audiometry
      • spirometry
      • ECG
      • blood tests
      • urine examination
      • review of your medical history  
      • medical examination by a doctor 

      The Medical examiner will complete the report on the potential employee’s medical, physical & overall capacity to work and send to the requesting company.


      Pre-employment medicals are not covered under Medicare and are charged privately.

      Fees can vary depending on the complexity of the medical request. Please refer to our fees section for more information.

    ADDITIONAL

    Services

    Read below to find out more about the services provided by our Doctors

    Contraception Advice

    Contraception Advice & Services



    Choosing the right contraception is an important decision. Our doctors are here to provide guidance and help you select the best option for your lifestyle and health needs.


    Book a consultation to discuss your options, including:


    Implanon

    Implanon is a long-acting reversible contraceptive that is highly effective in preventing pregnancy for up to three years. It is a small, flexible plastic rod inserted just under the skin of the upper arm, releasing progesterone gradually to prevent pregnancy.


    If you decide to stop using Implanon or wish to conceive, your doctor can remove the implant at any time.


    What to Expect

    • Initial Consultation: Before the procedure, you are required to have an initial consult with the doctor. During this consult, the doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as the associated fees.
    • After the consult, you can book an appointment for the procedure.

    For more information about fees, please refer to our Fees Section.


    Mirena (IUD)

    Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that provides contraception for up to five years. It is inserted into the uterus and can be removed or replaced at any time by a doctor if needed.


    Our centre offers both Mirena insertion and removal with a female doctor available.


    What to Expect

    • Patients are required to have an initial consultation to discuss the procedure, its risks and benefits, and to go over the associated fees.
    • After your consultation, you can book a separate appointment for the procedure.
    • The procedure typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours in total.
    • You can drive after your procedure.
    • A booking deposit fee is payable at the time of booking.
    • For more information on fees, please refer to our Fees Section or contact our team.

    Depot

    The Depot is an injection administered every 12 weeks. If you and your Doctor decide this is the best contraceptive method for you, the medication is available at pharmacies via a script.



    Pill

    The pill is a daily tablet form of contraception that is available at pharmacies via a script.


    Iron Infusion

    Iron Infusions at Our Practice

    A standard consultation with your doctor is required before booking your iron infusion.


    Our experienced practice nurses perform iron infusions in conjunction with your GP. During your initial consultation, your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and frequency of treatment.


    What to Expect:

    The procedure takes approximately one hour, allowing time for:

    • Cannulation
    • The infusion itself
    • A 30-minute observation period to monitor for any side effects or allergic reactions

    Important Information:

    • A booking deposit is required at the time of booking your appointment. This amount will be deducted from the total fee on the day of your procedure.
    • Stay well-hydrated before your appointment to allow for easier cannulation.
    • You can drive after the procedure unless you experience any unexpected side effects.
    • You will need to bring your Ferinject prescription, which must be filled at your pharmacy before your appointment.

    Fees:

    For information regarding fees , please refer to our fee's section.


    For more information or to book your consultation, please contact our friendly team.



    Spirometry

    Spirometry is a diagnostic test used to assess lung function and monitor respiratory conditions such as Asthma, COPD, and other lung concerns.


    During the appointment, our trained nurse will perform the spirometry test, followed by an immediate consultation with your doctor to discuss the results. The entire process will take approximately 30-40 minutes.


    To ensure the appropriate resources are allocated, please book this appointment through our reception.


    There is a fee associated with the spirometry test. For more information on fees, kindly refer to our Fees Section.

    ECG

    An ECG is an EchoCardioGram which is a reading of your heart, which may be done for baseline health checks, chronic health management or as suggested by your Doctor. 


    In this appointment, the nurse will require access to your upper body to place the electrodes. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing which is comfortable and allows access to these areas. 


    You will have an immediate follow-up appointment with your Doctor to discuss the results. The total timeframe for this process is approximately 30 minutes.


    If you are experiencing chest pain, please attend your nearest hospital.

    Sexual Health

    Sexual Health


    We provide comprehensive STI checks for all patients. These checks are available for both male and female patients, and you can book an appointment with either a male or female doctor based on your preference. STI checks can be booked as part of a standard consultation with your preferred Doctor.


    In addition, we participate in the National Cervical Screening Program, which is designed to reduce the risks of illness and death from cervical cancer. This screening is recommended for women and individuals with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 74. You are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through your healthcare provider.


    To ensure we allocate enough time for the Cervical Screening Test, please make sure to book a long consult with your doctor. This will allow us to provide you with the best care possible during the screening.


    For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our friendly reception team.

    Smoking Cessation Counselling

    Support for Quitting Nicotine


    If you're considering quitting nicotine, we are here to help. Quitting smoking or nicotine use has numerous health benefits, including improved lung function, reduced risk of heart disease, better overall health, and a longer life expectancy. It can also improve your quality of life, energy levels, and mental well-being.


    Your doctor can discuss various treatment options available to help you quit, including medications, behavioral therapies, and support programs. These options are tailored to suit your individual needs and can greatly increase your chances of successfully quitting.


    Please book a standard consultation with your doctor to discuss your concerns and create a plan to support you in becoming nicotine-free.