Open 7 Days and Bulk Billing

Patient Information

Wells Road Medical Centre has proudly been a bulk billing clinic that accepts walk-ins over the last 12 years. We have always believed in functioning as part of the Medicare system and serving the community in a way where they feel no burden of cost.

Unfortunately, Medicare rebates alone are not sufficient to meet the demands of a well-functioning General Practice, making the work that we do under-appreciated and unsustainable.

As a clinic, we have resisted the change to mixed billings for many years. Where 8 of the 9 clinics in our local area have moved, we attempted to remain sustainable without passing on any cost to our local community.

We have decided, however, that the move to a mixed billing model is unavoidable if we are to continue our service to the community.

From August 1, 2023

We will be charging a Private Fee for our consultations with an exception for specific criteria.

Exception criteria applies from 8:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday where the following patients will be bulk billed:

• Under 16’s
• Healthcare card and pension card holders

For all other patients/all other times, the following fees will apply: