NEWS & EVENTS
Bulk Billed Telephone Consultations
Bulk-Billed telephone consultations are now available at Diggers Rest Medical Centre. The process for phone appointments is: Book an appointment online at our website or Health Engine and choose (Telehealth) from the reason for visit or call our centres directly on...
New Fees
Diggers Rest Medical Centre’s first priority is our patients. Our doctors have our patient’s best interests in mind at all times. As of the 1st of January 2020, Diggers Rest Medical Centre’s policy for new patients will change. To help our doctors provide the best...
2019 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
Influenza vaccines are provided for free to eligible people through the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for any person aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza....
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...