GP Services in Wollongong
Illawarra General Practice provides bulk billed GP services for patients of all ages at our Wollongong CBD practice. Our GPs and nurses can help with everyday health concerns, health checks and immunisations, long-term conditions, mental health and minor procedures, and can refer you on when you need specialist or allied health care.
What can a GP help with?
A GP can assess and manage most health concerns, and is usually the best place to start. Your GP can diagnose and treat illness, monitor long-term conditions, provide preventive checks and vaccinations, prescribe medication where clinically appropriate, and coordinate referrals to specialists, allied health and hospital services.
Our services
Why your regular GP matters for care plans
Medicare now links some care plans to your usual GP practice. Mental health treatment plans and GP chronic condition management plans are generally prepared by a GP at the practice you are registered with through MyMedicare, or by your usual doctor if you are not registered.
If Illawarra General Practice is your regular practice, registering with MyMedicare is free and can help keep your care plans, reviews and referrals in one place. Our reception team can help you register.
Not sure which appointment to book?
Book a standard appointment with any of our GPs and let reception know if you need more time, for example for a health assessment, a care plan, a mental health plan or several concerns at once. A longer appointment gives your doctor time to address everything properly.
What to bring to your appointment
Fees and bulk billing
Consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Some procedures may incur a small fee, which we’ll explain before your treatment.
Frequently asked questions
No. You can book directly with any of our GPs. Your GP can then refer you to a specialist or allied health professional if needed.
Yes. Your GP can assess your needs and, where appropriate, prepare a mental health treatment plan. This may give you access to Medicare rebates for sessions with a psychologist or other eligible mental health professional. Under current Medicare rules, the plan is generally prepared by a GP at your MyMedicare registered practice, or by your usual GP.
It's a Medicare-supported plan your GP prepares if you have a long-term health condition, such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma. The plan sets out your health goals and care, and can include referrals to eligible allied health services.
Some procedures may incur a small fee to cover materials and time. Your doctor or reception will discuss any cost before treatment.