Medical Clinic
The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm. All appointments are bulk billed (except for medicals and license renewals), so there is no cost to you. On-site parking is available.
In an emergency, call 000 and ask for an ambulance.
The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic phone number- 53816330
The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic fax number – 53822839
Email-medicalreception@goolumgoolum.org.au
For after hours advice please call the GP Hotline 1800 022 222.
While co-located with the Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative, the Hamilton Street Medical Clinic is open to all members of the community.
General Practitioner appointments are available for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients. Allied Health Services are for Indigenous clients only. Pathology services are available to Indigenous clients only.
The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic is a modern purpose-built facility, constructed in 2006 and updated in 2014. It has two consulting rooms, a comfortable waiting room and on-site parking.
The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic and Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative is a Bulk Billing Clinic.
Closure period: The Hamilton Street Medical Clinic will be closed from Wednesday 23rd of December and reopening on Wednesday 6th of January 2021. Please make sure that all your prescriptions are up to date and you have enough to cover the closure period.
Dr Garry Matthews
Dr Garry Matthews is available weekly for appointments
For an appointment please call (03) 53816 330.
Dr David Hunchak
Dr David Hunchak is available for appointments every second Tuesday commencing Tuesday 23rd of June.
For an appointment please call (03) 53816 330
Dr Emily Watson
Dr Emily Wilson is available for appointments commencing Tuesday 1st of Wednesday until the end of February 2021. She is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For an appointment please call (03) 53816 330
Sharyn Cook
Sharyn is available on Wednesday’s from 9.00am until 5.00pm for appointments for pap smears, sexual education and women and men’s health issues. For an appointment with Sharyn please call (03) 53816 330. Appointments are available for both Indigenous and non Indigenous clients.
Jenny Bull
Jenny is available on the last Thursday of every month from 9.00am until 5.00pm for maternal and child health appointments. For an appointment with Jenny please call (03) 53816 330
Dr Lakshman
Dr Lakshman visits Hamilton Street Medical Clinic on a three monthly basis, for more information please contact the clinic on (03) 53816330
CLINIC INFORMATION
Practice Doctors:
Dr Garry Matthews
Dr David Hunchak
Dr Emily Watson
Paediatrician:
Dr Lakshman
Practice Manager:
Wally Coleman
Practice Nurse:
Robyn Smith
Chronic Care Plan Coordinator:
Selina Pilgrim
Family Planning/Sexual Health Nurse
Sharyn Cook
Aboriginal Health Workers:
Brian Harrison
Carol Kennedy
Medical Receptionist:
Jeremy Newell
Podiatrist
Andrew Nash
Maternal and Child Health Nurse:
Jenny Bull
Diabetic Educator:
Helen Grummett
Please note the Hamilton Street Medical Clinic fax number is 53822839
The Clinic offers General Practitioner appointments for Indigenous and non Indigenous clients .
Allied Health services such as Podiatry and Diabetic Educator are available for Indigenous clients only .
After hours and Emergency Contacts:
Emergency Phone: 000
GP Helpline 1800 022 222 6pm-8am Mon-Frid- Saturday before 8.00am and after 12.00 pm- Sunday and Public Holidays available ALL day.
Wimmera Health Care Group Hospital : 53819 111
Appointments:
Ring 53816 330 for an appointment, every effort will be made to accommodate your request with a GP or Health Professional of your choice. Emergencies will be given priority.
Longer Consultations:
Longer consultations are available; please speak to our receptionist if you require extra time.
Billing arrangements:
All services at this clinic are bulk billed. Please provide your Medicare card and if applicable healthcare or pension card to all appointments.
Telephone calls and communication with doctors:
Patients have access to the GP via telephone to discuss their medical care when a consultation is not deemed clinically necessary. The patient is to contact the Practice Manager who will speak directly to the doctor to decide if the patient is to be seen by the doctor or if phone contact would be the most appropriate. Electronic communication such as email is not utilised by this practice.
Recall and Reminder System:
We operate a recall system for your health needs and follow up test results.
Management of your personal health information:
Your medical record is a confidential document. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. You have the right to access your personal health information, address such requests in writing to the practice manager.
Patient Feedback:
Our practice has a process in place to collect feedback from patients through a patient survey. Our practice provides patients with the opportunity to provide compliments, complaints or suggestions.
Health Complaints Agency:
Health Services Commissioner
Complaints and information: 1800 136 066
Translating Services:
Translating services are available-please discuss this with the receptionist at least 2 days prior to your appointment. Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
1300 655 082
Goolum Goolum is an Agpal Accredited Practice.
