NEWS & EVENTS
New Fees
Fees Diggers Rest Medical Centre’s first priority is our patients. Our doctors have our patient’s best interests in mind at all times. From the 1st July 2023 consultations and procedures will be privately billed. Out-of-pocket fees Will apply for consultations, except...
Telephone Consultations
Telephone consultations are available at Diggers Rest Medical Centre. Phone consultations will be privately billed. Payment is expected to be paid after the consultation with the exception of patients 15 years and under, aged pension card holders and DVA. Payable by...
Influenza Vaccine
Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for people aged 6 months and over. Anyone who wants to protect themselves against influenza can talk to their immunisation provider about getting immunised. Influenza vaccines are provided for free to eligible people through...
Flu Vaccinations Now Available
Eligible patients under NIP People 65 years old and older Children from 6 months to under 5 years old People under 65 years old who have chronic disease that are high risk of influenza disease complications Pregnant women Aboriginal or Torres Strait...
National Cervical Screening Program
The renewed National Cervical Screening Program The Renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program has been implemented. The two-yearly Pap test for people aged 18 to 69 will change to a five yearly human papillomavirus (HPV) test for people aged 25 to...
Vaccinations 2018
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has provided advice to support immunisation providers ahead of this year's influenza season. The ATAGI advice indicates: Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its...
Diggers Rest Medical Centre is now open!
Doctors and team are delighted to welcome new patients from Diggers Rest and beyond. Local residents are thrilled with the convenience of having their own medical centre. At the grand opening local residents said they have often wished for a local doctor...