Fees
To our valued patients, after careful consideration of the rising costs of running a private, locally-owned small business, we have had to increase our fees. These changes take effect from 7th July 2025. This is to ensure we remain sustainable and keep our doors open to continue serving our community.
Do you know the Medicare Safety Net can lower your out-of-pocket fees? To find out more, click here.
If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship and would like to be considered for discounted fees, please apply in writing / by email with background information to the Practice Manager.
If you have any questions about the new fees, please speak to your doctor or ask to speak to the Practice Manager. You can also email the Practice Manager.
Weekday Appointments before 9am and after 5pm
Appointments before 9am and after 5pm on weekdays are fee paying, including for patients who are usually bulk billed. Medicare rebates still apply where eligible. DVA Gold patients and circumcision pre-consults are exempt.
Saturday Appointments
Saturday appointments are fee paying, including for patients who are usually bulk billed. Medicare rebates still apply where eligible. DVA Gold patients are exempt.
Return to Work (Workers Compensation) Consultations
- Approved Claims: If you have an approved claim number and can provide the necessary details (claim number, workcover provider, approval paperwork), we will invoice your workcover provider directly and there will be no out of pocket cost to you.
- New Claims: If you do not have an approved claim number, you will need to pay the account on the day of your consultation until your claim is approved and paperwork is provided, as above.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please give us at least 4 hours notice or fees will apply. This provides appointment availability to those patients waiting for an appointment.
Notes to Fees
* Medicare rebates apply to eligible Telehealth (phone or video) consultations if the patient has attended an in-person consultation in the past 12 months.
^ Discounted fee applies to patients holding a current Australian government Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card. Patients may be asked to provide updated card details.
General Practice Consultations
| Duration (Mins) | Full fee | Discounted Fee^ | Medicare Rebate back to you* | |
| Brief
(in person or by phone) |
Up to 5 mins | $55 | $50 | $20.05 |
| Standard
(in person or by phone) |
Up to 20 mins | $101 | $87 | $43.90 |
| Long
(in person or by video) |
20 – 40 mins | $179 | $145 | $84.90 |
| Prolonged
(in person or by video) |
40+ mins | $280 | $240 | $125.10 |
Specialty Consultations
| Duration (Mins) | Full Fee | Discounted Fee^ | Medicare Rebate back to you* | |
| Skin Cancer Check – Full Body | 20–40 mins | $159 | N/A | depends on duration |
| Skin Cancer Check – Specific Area | Up to 20 mins | Time-Based | ||
| Skin Excision | Varies | Gap $195 + biopsy fee | Gap $135 + biopsy fee | Same as biopsy fee |
| Venesection | 10-20 mins | $155 | $135 | $72.35 |
| Iron Infusion | 20-30 mins | $180 | N/A | depends on duration |
Women’s Health, Pregnancy & Contraception
| Full Fee | Discounted Fee* | Medicare Rebate back to you | |
| Well Women’s Check | Time-Based | ||
| Cervical Screening | Time-Based | ||
| Implanon Insertion | $137 | $99 | $142.06 |
| Implanon Removal | $170 | $120 | $60.25 |
| Mirena Removal | Time-based + Equipment Fee | ||
| Pregnancy Test | $30.00 | $25.00 | $8.65 |
Boys and Men’s Health
| Full Fee | Discounted Fee* | Medicare Rebate back to you | |
| Well Men’s Check |
Time-Based |
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| Circumcision / Frenulectomy |
Click here for more information and detailed pricing |
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Mental Health
| Duration (Mins) | Full Fee | Discounted Fee^ | Medicare Rebate back to you* | |
| Initial Consult
(in person, by phone or video) |
20 mins | $179 | $145 | $83.65 |
| New Treatment Plan
(in person or by video) |
20-40 mins | $198 | $159 | $106.20 |
| New Treatment Plan – Prolonged
(in person or by video) |
40+ mins | $259 | $199 | $156.45 |
| Treatment Plan – Review
(in person, by phone or video) |
20-30 mins | $179 | $145 | $83.65 |
Bulk Billing
Walker St General Practice is a mixed billing practice, which means most appointments attract a fee. Some services are bulk billed (no out‑of‑pocket cost) and are billed directly to Medicare.
- Chronic condition care plans, health assessments and diabetes reviews are bulk billed to Medicare with no out‑of‑pocket cost.
- All DVA Gold Card holders are bulk billed.
- Children under 10 years of age are bulk billed for eligible daytime weekday appointments.
Time‑based billing:
- Weekdays before 9am and from 5pm onwards: no bulk billing for any patients (except DVA Gold). Concession card holders can still receive a reduced private fee during these times.
- Saturdays: no bulk billing for any patients (except DVA Gold). All other patients, including concession card holders, pay the full private fee (no concession discount).
*Effective 07/07/25