Medical Services
Your Community Health provides high quality and confidential care to all members of the community.
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Our experienced General Practitioners specialise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, aged care, chronic conditions, diabetes management, mental health, paediatrics, Refugee Health, Trans and Gender Diverse Health, and women’s health.
Services include diabetes management, care plans, aged care, annual health assessments for those over 75, wound care, immunisations, minor procedures, home visits and recall reminders.
Children’s Clinic
Our Paediatric Clinic provides high-quality, personalised care for children aged 11 and under in the City of Darebin. We support children and their families by addressing health, developmental, behavioral, social, and emotional concerns.
Our services include thorough assessments, care management, and tailored support for a range of conditions, ensuring the overall wellbeing of your child and family.
Refugee Health Clinic
Our specialist medical clinic supports newly arrived Refugees and Asylum Seekers, providing comprehensive healthcare and assistance in navigating the Australian healthcare and social support systems. We offer long appointments to ensure you and your family receive the care you need.
No referral is necessary to access our services.
We also provide dedicated refugee nursing support for your health needs.
Lymphoedema Clinic
Our Lymphoedema Clinic focuses on the assessment and management of lymphoedema, which is fluid accumulation causing swelling, commonly in the limbs. Located at the balit wurun health centre, we operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with dedicated assessment clinics on Thursday mornings.
If you are at risk or suspect lymphoedema, please request a referral from your GP for a comprehensive assessment.
Pathology
The Austin Pathology clinic provides essential testing services for our community. The team can collect samples of tissue, cells, blood, or bodily fluids as advised by your doctor. This service is available to everyone and operates as a ticketed drop-in service, ensuring convenient access to vital testing for the study of disease causes and effects.
Whether for routine checks or specific concerns, The Austin Pathology team are here to support your health needs.
Pharmacotherapy
Our Pharmacotherapy Services provide opioid substitution therapy as a short or long-term treatment for individuals experiencing dependence on opioids including heroin, codeine and prescription painkillers. We support people at all stages of their journey, from active use to recovery.
Committed to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and drug use, we offer bulk-billed services for opioid substitution therapies, such as Methadone, Buprenorphine and Suboxone.
Seniors Lifestyle Victoria
Seniors Lifestyle Victoria is a free program that helps older Victorians to stay active, stay strong and stay connected. The program helps participants to navigate the healthcare system so they can stay independent, healthy and well.
Support may include help with:
- Physical activity and nutrition
- Medication management
- Access to health professionals, including mental health support
- Social connection and wellbeing
Regular health checks can help prevent you becoming unwell and relieve you of any concerns. We also offer a range of specialist medical services.
We give priority to people needing urgent medical attention. We accept walk-in patients but you may have to wait, so we suggest booking an appointment online or calling us on 03 8470 1111.
After Hours Care
Get free care for urgent but not life-threatening health concerns. Open 8am-10pm 7 days per week, including public holidays for people of all ages. Learn more about the Clinic here or call 8470 1108.
In the event of a medical emergency, please call an ambulance on 000.
