RESULTS OVER THE PHONE – CHANGES as of Monday the 19th of July

The nurse is available for PHONE enquiries for results:

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY 1-2pm

Occasionally the nurse may be unavailable. Please try again the following day or make an appointment to see your doctor.

If you would like to discuss your results you need to make an appointment with a Doctor.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to call within the designated times please make a follow up appointment with your doctor.

Private Fee Increase as of 1st of August 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Our fees will increase from the 1st of August 2021. This is due to a rise in costs throughout the clinic. A standard consult will be $80, with a rebate of $39.10 from Medicare.

Pension card and Health care card holders will continue to have a reduced fee with approximately $15 out of pocket.

Please make sure you update your details at reception.

Our rates continue to remain lower than the recommended AMA rates.

Thank you for your understanding

 

https://www.thomasstreet.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PRIVATE-CONSULTATION-FEES-AS-OF-1ST-AUGUST-2021-2.doc

 

COVID VACCINES and COVID TESTING

Dear Patients

NO COVID TESTING AT THOMAS STREET – you must go nearby testing sites such as:

Brighton golf course Dendy Street

 

WE DO NOT ADMINISTER COVID VACCINES AT THOMAS STREET.  Please use the link below to find where you can have it or call:

Covid Vaccine hotline new hubs 1800 675 398

Covid Vaccine hotline 1800 020 080

Prahran town hall 9525 1300

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-checker

 

EASTER HOLIDAY CLINIC HOURS

EASTER HOLIDAY   CLINIC HOURS

 

Good Friday 2/4      CLINIC CLOSED

         

Easter Saturday 3/4     CLINIC CLOSED

 

Easter Sunday 4/4        CLINIC CLOSED

 

Easter Monday 5/4       CLINIC CLOSED

 

Normal hours resume on Tuesday 6/4

 

If you need a doctor during this time please call our locum service on 13SICK or 13 7425

CORONAVIRUS VACCINE UPDATE

Covid Vaccine Clinic is now available  for those eligible at:

Prahran Town Hall

Mon-Frid  9am-4.30pm

Closed between 12pm – 1pm

2021 Flu Vaccine

Private and Government Funded  over 65 Flu Vaccines are now available.

Please call 9578 2561 and book an appointment with our Practice Nurse.

Cost of  a Private Flu Vaccine is $20.00.

Government funded flu vaccines for patients with a chronic disease or under the age of 5 have not arrived yet.  When they do we will let you know.

 

WE WILL BE PRIVATE BILLING ALL PATIENTS

Dear Patients

The Covid year 2020, was a very difficult time for our Practice.  Our income has been reduced significantly and the Practice is unsustainable at this rate.

For this reason we, the Doctors have decided to privately bill all patients.  our standard fee is $78 with a rebate of $38.75.

Health care and pension card holders will have a reduced fee of $54.00 with approximately $15 out of pocket.

We would like to keep our doors open to serve our wonderful patients but this can only happen with your support.

Thank you for your understanding

Labour Day Long Weekend

CLINIC HOURS

Saturday 6/3                    CLINIC CLOSED

Sunday 7/3                        CLINIC CLOSED    

Monday 8/3 (Labour Day)            CLINIC CLOSED

Normal hours resume Tuesday 9/3

If you need a doctor please call our locum service on 13SICK – 137425

SURVEY

Dear Patients

If you have 5 minutes free in your day and would like to complete an online survey about our clinic, doctors and staff please follow the link below.  It is entirely anonymous.

https://www.cfepsurveys.com.au/Questionnaire/OPJTQC-183652-Thomas-Street-Family-Medical-Clinic

Thank you for your support

When will I get the Covid Vaccine?

The Government has released an eligibility tracker so that people can see in which phase of the vaccine roll out they will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine.   Please use the tracker below to find out when you will be eligible.

eligibility tracker