Assignment of Benefit Changes

01 August 2026

From 1 July 2026, changes are being introduced to the process of bulk billing patients.

It will now be mandatory for clinics to obtain explicit patient approval for the Assignment of Benefit (AoB) of the Medicare rebate for bulk billed accounts from the patient to the practice. Without your express consent, we cannot claim payment for bulk billed consults.

AoB can be achieved in two ways:

■ On the TYRO terminal at the reception desk after your consult.

■ Via an SMS or email link sent following your consultation.

We request that all patients present to the reception desk after your consultation so that AoB can be processed on the TYRO terminal.

If you instead opt to receive the SMS or email, please ensure you complete your approval as promptly as possible. Failure to approve your AoB within 24 hours may result in you being charged a private fee for the consultation.

For more information, visit health.gov.au.

MyMEDICARe

08 May 2025

Our clinic is registered for MyMedicare. This is a voluntary patient registration model that aims to formalise the relationship between patients and the practice. You can find out more about MyMedicare at https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/resources-for-mymedicare-patients. For information on registration go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/register-for-mymedicare?context=37386.

Flu Vaccines

10 April 2025

We now have flu vaccines in stock for +65, immunocompromised, pregnant and under 5 year old patients. Please call the clinic on 03 9670 5777 to arrange an appointment.

Important information regarding Coronavirus, COVID-19

Masks are recommended for patients with flu/respiratory symptoms.

The Town Medical Centre will be open throughout all levels of COVID-19 restrictions for both in-person and telehealth appointments.

COVID-19 testing is available in a number of assessment centres for anyone with symptoms, even if they are very mild, and for people who suspect they have contracted the coronavirus disease. The closest assessment centre is at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A full list and more information can be found here. 

If you have recently travelled overseas, have had close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or have any of the following symptoms - fever, breathing difficulties, breathlessness, cough, sore throat, fatigue or tiredness - please call the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or you can contact reception.

Visit our Coronavirus page for more information about how we can continue to support you and your health during this time, including Telehealth consultations.

Information about Coronavirus and testing is available from the Dept of Health and Human Services, or by calling the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398

Our clinic

Established over forty years and run by the current principal since 1992 our practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare in our comfortable suites in Melbourne’s central city.

Our doctors have a wide range of knowledge and skills in many areas including Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Sports Medicine, Travel Medicine, Infertility and Mindfulness Training to name a few. We also have a clinical psychologist located within our suites.

We are a fully accredited practice and undergo voluntary AGPAL accreditation to ensure we continually maintain the highest level of excellence.

Get in touch.

To make an appointment please call the centre on (03) 9670 5777.