NEWS

2024 Influenza (flu) Vaccinations

We are now taking bookings for Government funded flu vaccinations for eligible Federation Clinic patients. Appointments will be open from mid April 2024. For those not eligible for a Government funded vaccine, we will post additional advice once we have received...

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Welcome Dr Genevieve Aisbett in Feb 2024

We are excited to welcome Dr Genevieve Aisbett to the Federation Clinic. Genevieve will be commencing her GP Registrar training with us in early February.  She grew up in Canberra and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the Australian National University. She spent...

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New Opening Hours from December 2023

Federation Clinic will now be open from 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). We we be closed on public holidays over the Christmas and new year period. Medical emergencies should be directed to calling 000 or to the local emergency department....

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Practice Fees from 1st November 2023

Practice Consultation Fees from 1st November 2023      Item 23 - Standard Consultation. Medicare rebate $41.40. Practice Fee $91.00. Discounted Fee $73.40.      Item 36 - Long Consultation. Medicare rebate $80.10. Practice Fee $132.00. Discounted Fee $112.10.    ...

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Flu vaccinations now available

We are now taking bookings for all private and Government funded flu vaccinations for Federation Clinic patients. For all bookings and enquiries, please contact our reception team on (02) 6059 2500. Eligiblity for a Government funded flu vaccine: People aged 6mths to...

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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Update March 2023

Federation Clinic offers COVID-19 vaccinations to existing patients of the Practice that are aged 18 years and over. Please contact our reception team on (02) 6059 2500 to book an appointment. We have not yet received notification of when the supply of 2023 Influenza...

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Changes to Midwife Care Consultation Fees

Please be advised that from 1st February 2023 there will be a small increase to our MIDWIFE CARE consultation fees. The out-of-pocket gap for these visits will now be $25.00 per visit. Patients with an eligible concession card will continue to be bulk-billed for their...

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January 2023: Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

We are please to advise that we are now offering the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination (JEV) to eligible patients. For more information from the Department of Health, including eligibility criteria, please click HERE or speak to your doctor at your next appointment.

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Prescriptions, Referrals and Appointments

With the end of year period not far away, we remind patients of the importance of being prepared for any upcoming routine medications or referrals that you may need. As reported all around the country, demand for GP appointments is higher than has been experienced for...

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Oct 2022 Covid-19 Protocols: Practice Update

Following recent changes in Government mandated covid-19 isolation rules, we would like to confirm that the following protocols remain in place for anyone attending the Practice: MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN IN THE CLINIC. Symptom triaging remains unchanged. Please advise...

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Farewell Dr Jonathan van Alphen Stahl

We would like to advise that Dr Jonathan van Alphen Stahl will be finishing up with us on 1st September 2022. Jonathan is taking a break from General Practice to pursue some other interests and training opportunities. We wish him all the very best for his future...

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Recent changes to eligibility for Covid PCR testing

Recent Government changes have tightened eligibility for Covid PCR testing. As a result, our Practice requirements for patients experiencing any possible covid-related symptoms have also changed. For symptomatic patients, telehealth (phone or video) remain the...

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Practice Fees from 1st July 2022

Practice Consultation Fees from 1st July 2022      Item 23 - Standard Consultation. Medicare rebate $39.75. Practice Fee $83.00. Discounted Fee $66.75.      Item 36 - Long Consultation. Medicare rebate $76.95. Practice Fee $121.00. Discounted Fee $103.95.      Item 44...

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FREE Flu Vaccines between 01/06/22 – 30/06/22

The Government announced that flu vaccines given in Victoria will be FREE (funded by the Government) for all patients between 1st - 30th June 2022. We have ample stocks of flu vaccines available, please contact reception on (02) 6059 2500 to arrange an appointment.

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Annual flu vaccinations

We are now taking bookings for all private and Government funded flu vaccinations for Federation Clinic patients. For all bookings and enquiries, please contact our reception team on (02) 6059 2500. Eligiblity for a Government funded flu vaccine: People aged 6mths to...

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Position Vacant – Casual Receptionist

Due to a continued growth in demand for our services, Federation Clinic is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and motivated receptionist to join our team. This is a casual position, with opportunity for permanent part-time in the future. Applicants must...

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News April & May 2022

AIR PURIFIERS IN WAITING ROOMS From 26/04/22 our waiting rooms will be re-opened for a limited number of patients, to ensure safe distancing. We ask patients to respect the seating signage and to only sit in the allocated spaces. Should the allocated spaces be full,...

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News March 2022

QR CODES AND FACE MASKS It is no longer a requirement for patients or visitors to the clinic to check in using a QR code, so these have now been removed from our entry and reception areas.  It is still a requirement to wear a face mask while inside the clinic. If you...

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News February 2022

WELCOME DR KATE BUTLER Federation Clinic welcomes Dr Kate Butler to the team. Kate completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Wollongong and has engaged in clinical training across areas in Sydney, Wollongong, Southern Highlands, Nepal and the...

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News January 2022

LOCAL COVID-19 SITUATION Due to the continuing local covid-19 situation, Federation Clinic will remain operating under a range of triaging protocol and other measure in an effort to reduce transmission risk as mush as possible. These measures include, but are not...

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News November & December 2021

NEW PRACTICE FACEBOOK PAGE Federation is pleased to announce we have launched a new Facebook page. Follow us to stay up-to-date with the latest Practice news and information.   LOCAL COVID-19 SITUATION Due to the continuing local covid-19 situation, Federation...

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News August 2021

PRACTICE ACCREDITATION Federation is pleased to announce we have received our national re-accreditation for another 3 years, a reflection of our commitment to quality and safety across all levels of the Practice team. This important recognition is made by Australian...

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News May – July 2021

CHANGES TO WORKCOVER and TAC BILLING From 1st March 2021 all WorkCover and Transport Accident Commission consultations will be payable by the patient at the time of consultation. Patients with an eligible claim may then use their receipt to claim their entitlement...

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News March & April 2021

CHANGES TO WORKCOVER and TAC BILLING From 1st March 2021 all WorkCover and Transport Accident Commission consultations will be payable by the patient at the time of consultation. Patients with an eligible claim may then use their receipt to claim their entitlement...

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News February 2021

WELCOME DR MEERA ASOKAN Federation Clinic welcomes Dr Meera Asokan to the team from early February 2021. Following the completion of her Medical degree, Meera spent several years as a resident at Albury Wodonga Health including additional training in obstetrics...

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News December 2020 / January 2021

FEE INCREASE FROM 1st JANUARY 2021 The costs of running a quality medical practice and providing high standard services to patients are significant. We do our best to keep any fee increases to a minimum, and have been able to maintain our previous fee structure since...

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News November 2020

WELCOME DR MATTHEW McALPINE Federation Clinic is excited to Welcome Dr Matthew McAlpine to the team. Matthew grew up in Tumut, completing his medical training in Sydney and residency in Orange, before moving to Victoria in 2019 to specialise in Rural General Practice....

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News October 2020

WELCOME DR ELSA GLADIGAU Federation Clinic is excited to Welcome Dr Elsa Gladigau to the team. Elsa was born in Melbourne and grew up on a sheep farm near Nhill in Western Victoria. She completed her high schooling in Melbourne and then studied Medicine at Monash...

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In an emergency please call '000'.

Every effort is made to keep appointments running to time, however, due to the unpredictable nature of our work this is not always possible. Patients are encouraged to contact us prior to an appointment to check that the schedule is running to time.

Please give thought to the amount of time your appointment may require. If there are multiple or complex issues that need discussion, please let reception know when booking your appointment so that sufficient time can be allocated with the doctor.