The Village GP Black Rock

The Village GP Black Rock

Opening Hours

Monday

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Public Holidays – CLOSED

Hours are subject to change due to doctor availability.

Welcome to Black Rock’s Local Medical Centre

At The Village GP Black Rock, we offer modern, comprehensive healthcare for your lifestyle and are proud to be a GP-owned, independent practice. Our focus extends beyond treating illness to promoting wellbeing and prevention, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We provide a wide range of services, including GP consultations, on-site 4Cyte Pathology collection, and specialised health services for the Bayside community, covering Beaumaris, Sandringham, Hampton, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, Brighton East, Hampton East, Bluff Road, Bayside, and Brighton.

We are committed to supporting your health across all stages of life. Our clinic offers services such as women’s health, including menopause management and prenatal care. We also focus on men’s health, mental health, and children’s health for families in the Bayside area. For those seeking proactive health solutions, we provide preventative health assessments. Our services include skin checks, travel medicine, chronic disease management, and elderly care to ensure your long-term wellness. We also operate a cold & flu clinic and offer vaccinations.

Whether you’re visiting us for routine check-ups, chronic disease management, mental health support, or menopause management, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive, compassionate care designed to meet your unique health needs. We’re here to help you stay well and live a balanced, healthy life.

Meet Our GP Doctors & Care Team

Medical

All GPs are independent Health Practitioners, which means that The Village GP Black Rock provides administrative support and facilities to them. Each GP effectively runs their own business and The Village GP supports them to do so. As part of professional standards, GPs will collaborate on your care. Our medical centre is conveniently located for the Bayside community, covering Black Rock, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton, Cheltenham, Mentone, and Brighton.

Dr Paul Duffy

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS, FRACGP

Availability: Mon & Wed

Tenant GP

Dr Paul is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

Dr Benjamin Cronin GP at The Village GP Black Rock

Dr Benjamin Cronin

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

BMBS, FRACGP, BSc

Availability: Wed & Fri + occasional Sat

Tenant GP

Dr Ben is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

Dr Eileen GP Doctor

Dr Eileen Habashi

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS, FRACGP

Availability: Tues, Thurs & Fri

Tenant GP

Dr Eileen is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

Dr Louise Johns

Dr Louise Johns

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS, FRACGP

Availability: Mon, Tues & Wed, occasional Sat

Tenant GP

Dr Louise is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

Dr Alison Richards - GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Dr Alison Richards

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma of Child Health, Diploma of Family Planning

Availability: Mon, Tues & Fri + occasional Sat

Tenant GP

Dr Alison is currently not accepting new patients

Dr. Olivia GP Doctor

Dr Olivia Dorman

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MB BCh BAO, MRCGP, FRACGP, DCH, DPD, DRCOG, DFFP
Fellow in Training of the Australasian
College of Nutritional and Environmental
Medicine (Integrative Medicine)

Availability: Mon & Fri 

Tenant GP

Due to limited availability, Dr. Olivia is not accepting new patients, including those from her previous practice. Read more

Dr Maureen Burke - PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER and OWNER

Dr Maureen Burke

PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER / OWNER

BSc, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP

Availability: Tues, Wed, Thurs + Sat

Dr Maureen is not currently taking on new patients.

Dr Joshua

Dr Joshua Jones

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

MBBS, FRACGP

Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, occasional Sat

Tenant GP

Dr Josh is not currently taking on new patients.
No sessions after 14/12/2024

Nursing

Cathy Nguyen - PRACTICE NURSE

Cathy Nguyen

PRACTICE NURSE

BSN

Sarah La Cava PRACTICE NURSE

Sarah La Cava

PRACTICE NURSE

BSN

Support Staff

Dog Paddy

Dogtor Paddy

CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

Orla Certified Therapy Dog

Dogtor Orla

CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

Admin

Jacob Blackmore - PRACTICE MANAGER

Jacob Blackmore

PRACTICE MANAGER

Medical Reception

Our friendly medical receptionists, Jorden, Emma and Alyssia are happy to help you with booking appointments and answering any enquiries you may have about our practice

Services

The practice Doctors and Nurses provide care in all areas of General Practice and health care, including:

Women’s Health

Paediatrics

Men’s Health

Mental Health Care

more services

ADHD Neurodivergent Management

Chronic Disease Management

Preventative Health Assessments

Prenatal Care

Travel Medicine

Mole Check Blue Icon

Skin Checks

Vaccinations

Elderly Care Services

Infusion Clinic

Cold & Flu Clinic

Fees

The GPs working from The Village GP Black Rock operate on a time based private billing schedule. Patients only pay for the time spent with the GP. If you have booked a long appointment but only spend a short time with the GP as they are very familiar with your care, you will only pay for a short appointment.

Time Based Fee Schedule

Clinic Fee:

$110

Medicare Rebate:

$43.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$66.10

Clinic Fee:

$170

Medicare Rebate:

$84.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$85.10

Clinic Fee:

$237

Medicare Rebate:

$84.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$152.10

Clinic Fee:

$303

Medicare Rebate:

$125.10

Out-of-pocket cost:

$177.90

Clinic Fee:

$120

Medicare Rebate:

$43.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$76.10

Clinic Fee:

$182

Medicare Rebate:

$84.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$97.10

Clinic Fee:

$248

Medicare Rebate:

$84.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$163.10

Clinic Fee:

$313

Medicare Rebate:

$125.10

Out-of-pocket cost:

$187.90

What Makes Us Different

Health Advocacy

We’re building a healthier community through education and improved access to healthcare services locally.

Energising Space

Consider our waiting area our lounge room, we’ve created a warm and welcoming space, focusing on patient comfort and wellbeing.

Independence

Being independently owned allows us to integrate new technologies designed to create an excellent patient experience and improve efficiencies.

Top Health Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t need a referral letter to attend The Village GP Black Rock. Appointments can be easily booked online at thevillagegpblackrock.com, or by contacting our friendly receptionists by phone on (03) 8202 3000.

Just email us at reception@thevillagegpblackrock.com, but please inform us if it’s something urgent. Always call 000 in an emergency.

Your current doctor may refer you to another practitioner or specialist in order to help support and manage your condition, and referrals can be discussed during your consultation with us.

Please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

We accept payment by Credit and Debit cards. We don’t accept cash or keep it on the premises.

Some of the services available at The Village GP Black Rock may be covered by your private health fund. To find out if you are eligible for a rebate, please contact your private health fund provider.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify the practice at least 3 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 3 hours’ notice may incur a late cancellation fee. 

You’ll be sent a confirmation when you book, and a reminder both five days and 24 hours before your appointment.

For regular patients of Dr Maureen, Dr Alison, Dr Benjamin, Dr Olivia, Dr Louise, Dr Eileen & Dr Paul most standard repeat or replacement scripts can be requested online. 

Click here to order your script.

This service is only available for existing patients. Your GP may not be able to provide a repeat prescription if they have not seen you recently.

Please note: Schedule 8 medications (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, dexamphetamine or stimulant medications) cannot be requested via the online script request system. An appointment is required.

Requests will only be completed by your regular doctor at the clinic. In the event that your regular doctor is on leave, you are required to make an appointment at the clinic to obtain your prescription.

Non-urgent script requests are actioned in 2-4 days and the fee is $30, an Urgent script request will be actioned on the day, if your Doctor is consulting on the day of request and the fee is $40. Fees are non-medicare rebatable. 

You will be given any test results by your regular doctor, unless agreed otherwise.

Yes. We have onsite 

What are the pathology collection hours?

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (closed 12:00pm – 12:30pm for lunch)
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
  • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Walk-ins welcome — no appointment required.

What services are available?

  • Blood tests
  • Collection of bodily samples (e.g., urine, stool)
  • Antenatal genetic testing
  • Cardiopulmonary testing (24hr Holter Monitoring, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure & Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Covid-19 & Respiratory PCR Testing

Do I need a referral?

Yes, a valid pathology referral is required. All referral forms are accepted, regardless of provider.

Who can I contact for questions?

For any enquiries about pathology services or fasting, contact Emily on 0402 680 599 during collection hours.

There are two main ways to contact The Village GP Black Rock, via phone or email. If you are experiencing an emergency please contact ‘000’ immediately.

For general enquiries, email is the most efficient way to communicate with us. Our email address is info@thevillagegpblackrock.au and we will respond to all emails within 2 business days.

Our phone lines operate during our opening hours. Our phone number is (03)8202 3000.

If you are contacting us about creating, changing or cancelling an appointment, please note that you cannot book or alter appointments via email. For your convenience you can make appointments via the website or on the HotDoc app at any time, or by phoning the clinic. If you need to alter an appointment please call our receptionists on (03)8202 3000.

Opening hours for the clinic can be found on our home page side bar.

Driving to the clinic

We are located at 29 Bluff Road. There is a 2 hour council car park adjacent to the practice, just 3 doors up the street.

Public Transport

The closest bus stop is at Karakatta St/Bluff Road and is serviced by the 600-922-923 Southland to St. Kilda via Sandringham line, or the 825 Moorabbin to Southland via Black Rock and Mentone Line.

We always want to know how you feel, so just email us at info@thevillagegpblackrock.au.

If you or a family member require an interpreter for your appointment, please inform our reception team at least 24 hours in advance, where possible.

The Village GP Black Rock has an afterhours agreement with 13SICK (13 74 25) This service provides bulk-billed, medical consultations in the home weekdays from 6:00pm, Saturdays from 12 noon, as well as Sundays and Public Holidays.

Here are some other options: 
Priority Primary Care Centres (can book appointment online)
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres

Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre
https://www.sacc.org.au/services

Taking care of you, includes protecting your privacy. You can find a link to our Privacy Policy at the bottom of this web page.

Contact Us

This form is for general enquiries only. For any personal medical information please contact the clinic directly.

    Given Name

    Surname

    Email

    Telephone

    Your Reason for Contact

    Your message (optional)

    Welcome to Black Rock’s Local Medical Centre

    At The Village GP Black Rock, we offer modern, comprehensive healthcare for your lifestyle and are proud to be a GP-owned, independent practice. Our focus extends beyond treating illness to promoting wellbeing and prevention, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We provide a wide range of services, including GP consultations, on-site 4Cyte Pathology collection, and specialised health services for the Bayside community, covering Beaumaris, Sandringham, Hampton, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, Brighton East, Hampton East, Bluff Road, Bayside, and Brighton.

    We are committed to supporting your health across all stages of life. Our clinic offers services such as women’s health, including menopause management and prenatal care. We also focus on men’s health, mental health, and children’s health for families in the Bayside area. For those seeking proactive health solutions, we provide preventative health assessments. Our services include skin checks, travel medicine, chronic disease management, and elderly care to ensure your long-term wellness. We also operate a cold & flu clinic and offer vaccinations.

    Whether you’re visiting us for routine check-ups, chronic disease management, mental health support, or menopause management, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive, compassionate care designed to meet your unique health needs. We’re here to help you stay well and live a balanced, healthy life.

    Meet Our GP Doctors & Care Team

    Medical

    All GPs are independent Health Practitioners, which means that The Village GP Black Rock provides administrative support and facilities to them. Each GP effectively runs their own business and The Village GP supports them to do so. As part of professional standards, GPs will collaborate on your care. Our medical centre is conveniently located for the Bayside community, covering Black Rock, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton, Cheltenham, Mentone, and Brighton.

    Dr Paul Duffy

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MBBS, FRACGP

    Availability: Mon & Wed

    Tenant GP

    Dr Paul is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

    Dr Benjamin Cronin GP at The Village GP Black Rock

    Dr Benjamin Cronin

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    BMBS, FRACGP, BSc

    Availability: Wed & Fri + occasional Sat

    Tenant GP

    Dr Ben is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

    Dr Eileen GP Doctor

    Dr Eileen Habashi

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MBBS, FRACGP

    Availability: Tues, Thurs & Fri

    Tenant GP

    Dr Eileen is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

    Dr Louise Johns

    Dr Louise Johns

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MBBS, FRACGP

    Availability: Mon, Tues & Wed, occasional Sat

    Tenant GP

    Dr Louise is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

    Dr Alison Richards - GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    Dr Alison Richards

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma of Child Health, Diploma of Family Planning

    Availability: Mon, Tues & Fri + occasional Sat

    Tenant GP

    Dr Alison is currently not accepting new patients

    Dr. Olivia GP Doctor

    Dr Olivia Dorman

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MB BCh BAO, MRCGP, FRACGP, DCH, DPD, DRCOG, DFFP
    Fellow in Training of the Australasian
    College of Nutritional and Environmental
    Medicine (Integrative Medicine)

    Availability: Mon & Fri 

    Tenant GP

    Due to limited availability, Dr. Olivia is not accepting new patients, including those from her previous practice. Read more

    Dr Maureen Burke - PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER and OWNER

    Dr Maureen Burke

    PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER / OWNER

    BSc, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP

    Availability: Tues, Wed, Thurs + Sat

    Dr Maureen is not currently taking on new patients.

    Dr Joshua

    Dr Joshua Jones

    GENERAL PRACTITIONER

    MBBS, FRACGP

    Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, occasional Sat

    Tenant GP

    Dr Josh is not currently taking on new patients.
    No sessions after 14/12/2024

    Nursing

    Cathy Nguyen - PRACTICE NURSE

    Cathy Nguyen

    PRACTICE NURSE

    BSN

    Sarah La Cava PRACTICE NURSE

    Sarah La Cava

    PRACTICE NURSE

    BSN

    Support Staff

    Dog Paddy

    Dogtor Paddy

    CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

    Orla Certified Therapy Dog

    Dogtor Orla

    CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

    Admin

    Jacob Blackmore - PRACTICE MANAGER

    Jacob Blackmore

    PRACTICE MANAGER

    Medical Reception

    Our friendly medical receptionists, Jorden, Emma and Alyssia are happy to help you with booking appointments and answering any enquiries you may have about our practice

    Services

    The practice Doctors and Nurses provide care in all areas of General Practice and health care, including:

    Women’s Health

    Paediatrics

    Men’s Health

    Mental Health Care

    more services

    ADHD Neurodivergent Management

    Chronic Disease Management

    Preventative Health Assessments

    Prenatal Care

    Travel Medicine

    Mole Check Blue Icon

    Skin Checks

    Vaccinations

    Elderly Care Services

    Infusion Clinic

    Cold & Flu Clinic

    Fees

    The GPs working from The Village GP Black Rock operate on a time based private billing schedule. Patients only pay for the time spent with the GP. If you have booked a long appointment but only spend a short time with the GP as they are very familiar with your care, you will only pay for a short appointment.

    Time Based Fee Schedule

    Clinic Fee:

    $110

    Medicare Rebate:

    $43.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $66.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $170

    Medicare Rebate:

    $84.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $85.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $237

    Medicare Rebate:

    $84.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $152.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $303

    Medicare Rebate:

    $125.10

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $177.90

    Clinic Fee:

    $120

    Medicare Rebate:

    $43.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $76.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $182

    Medicare Rebate:

    $84.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $97.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $248

    Medicare Rebate:

    $84.90

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $163.10

    Clinic Fee:

    $313

    Medicare Rebate:

    $125.10

    Out-of-pocket cost:

    $187.90

    What Makes Us Different

    Health Advocacy

    We’re building a healthier community through education and improved access to healthcare services locally.

    Energising Space

    Consider our waiting area our lounge room, we’ve created a warm and welcoming space, focusing on patient comfort and wellbeing.

    Independence

    Being independently owned allows us to integrate new technologies designed to create an excellent patient experience and improve efficiencies.

    Top Health Articles

    Frequently Asked Questions

    You don’t need a referral letter to attend The Village GP Black Rock. Appointments can be easily booked online at thevillagegpblackrock.com, or by contacting our friendly receptionists by phone on (03) 8202 3000.

    Just email us at reception@thevillagegpblackrock.com, but please inform us if it’s something urgent. Always call 000 in an emergency.

    Your current doctor may refer you to another practitioner or specialist in order to help support and manage your condition, and referrals can be discussed during your consultation with us.

    Please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

    We accept payment by Credit and Debit cards. We don’t accept cash or keep it on the premises.

    Some of the services available at The Village GP Black Rock may be covered by your private health fund. To find out if you are eligible for a rebate, please contact your private health fund provider.

    If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify the practice at least 3 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 3 hours’ notice may incur a late cancellation fee. 

    You’ll be sent a confirmation when you book, and a reminder both five days and 24 hours before your appointment.

    For regular patients of Dr Maureen, Dr Alison, Dr Benjamin, Dr Olivia, Dr Louise, Dr Eileen & Dr Paul most standard repeat or replacement scripts can be requested online. 

    Click here to order your script.

    This service is only available for existing patients. Your GP may not be able to provide a repeat prescription if they have not seen you recently.

    Please note: Schedule 8 medications (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, dexamphetamine or stimulant medications) cannot be requested via the online script request system. An appointment is required.

    Requests will only be completed by your regular doctor at the clinic. In the event that your regular doctor is on leave, you are required to make an appointment at the clinic to obtain your prescription.

    Non-urgent script requests are actioned in 2-4 days and the fee is $30, an Urgent script request will be actioned on the day, if your Doctor is consulting on the day of request and the fee is $40. Fees are non-medicare rebatable. 

    You will be given any test results by your regular doctor, unless agreed otherwise.

    Yes. We have onsite 

    What are the pathology collection hours?

    • Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (closed 12:00pm – 12:30pm for lunch)
    • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
    • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

    Walk-ins welcome — no appointment required.

    What services are available?

    • Blood tests
    • Collection of bodily samples (e.g., urine, stool)
    • Antenatal genetic testing
    • Cardiopulmonary testing (24hr Holter Monitoring, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure & Electrocardiogram (ECG)
    • Covid-19 & Respiratory PCR Testing

    Do I need a referral?

    Yes, a valid pathology referral is required. All referral forms are accepted, regardless of provider.

    Who can I contact for questions?

    For any enquiries about pathology services or fasting, contact Emily on 0402 680 599 during collection hours.

    There are two main ways to contact The Village GP Black Rock, via phone or email. If you are experiencing an emergency please contact ‘000’ immediately.

    For general enquiries, email is the most efficient way to communicate with us. Our email address is info@thevillagegpblackrock.au and we will respond to all emails within 2 business days.

    Our phone lines operate during our opening hours. Our phone number is (03)8202 3000.

    If you are contacting us about creating, changing or cancelling an appointment, please note that you cannot book or alter appointments via email. For your convenience you can make appointments via the website or on the HotDoc app at any time, or by phoning the clinic. If you need to alter an appointment please call our receptionists on (03)8202 3000.

    Opening hours for the clinic can be found on our home page side bar.

    Driving to the clinic

    We are located at 29 Bluff Road. There is a 2 hour council car park adjacent to the practice, just 3 doors up the street.

    Public Transport

    The closest bus stop is at Karakatta St/Bluff Road and is serviced by the 600-922-923 Southland to St. Kilda via Sandringham line, or the 825 Moorabbin to Southland via Black Rock and Mentone Line.

    We always want to know how you feel, so just email us at info@thevillagegpblackrock.au.

    If you or a family member require an interpreter for your appointment, please inform our reception team at least 24 hours in advance, where possible.

    The Village GP Black Rock has an afterhours agreement with 13SICK (13 74 25) This service provides bulk-billed, medical consultations in the home weekdays from 6:00pm, Saturdays from 12 noon, as well as Sundays and Public Holidays.

    Here are some other options: 
    Priority Primary Care Centres (can book appointment online)
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres

    Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre
    https://www.sacc.org.au/services

    Taking care of you, includes protecting your privacy. You can find a link to our Privacy Policy at the bottom of this web page.

    Contact Us

    This form is for general enquiries only. For any personal medical information please contact the clinic directly.

      Given Name

      Surname

      Email

      Telephone

      Your Reason for Contact

      Your message (optional)

      Welcome to Black Rock’s Local Medical Centre

      At The Village GP Black Rock, we offer modern, comprehensive healthcare for your lifestyle and are proud to be a GP-owned, independent practice. Our focus extends beyond treating illness to promoting wellbeing and prevention, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We provide a wide range of services, including GP consultations, on-site 4Cyte Pathology collection, and specialised health services for the Bayside community, covering Beaumaris, Sandringham, Hampton, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, Brighton East, Hampton East, Bluff Road, Bayside, and Brighton.

      We are committed to supporting your health across all stages of life. Our clinic offers services such as women’s health, including menopause management and prenatal care. We also focus on men’s health, mental health, and children’s health for families in the Bayside area. For those seeking proactive health solutions, we provide preventative health assessments. Our services include skin checks, travel medicine, chronic disease management, and elderly care to ensure your long-term wellness. We also operate a cold & flu clinic and offer vaccinations.

      Whether you’re visiting us for routine check-ups, chronic disease management, mental health support, or menopause management, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive, compassionate care designed to meet your unique health needs. We’re here to help you stay well and live a balanced, healthy life.

      Meet Our GP Doctors & Care Team

      Medical

      All GPs are independent Health Practitioners, which means that The Village GP Black Rock provides administrative support and facilities to them. Each GP effectively runs their own business and The Village GP supports them to do so. As part of professional standards, GPs will collaborate on your care. Our medical centre is conveniently located for the Bayside community, covering Black Rock, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton, Cheltenham, Mentone, and Brighton.

      Dr Paul Duffy

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MBBS, FRACGP

      Availability: Mon & Wed

      Tenant GP

      Dr Paul is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

      Dr Benjamin Cronin GP at The Village GP Black Rock

      Dr Benjamin Cronin

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      BMBS, FRACGP, BSc

      Availability: Wed & Fri + occasional Sat

      Tenant GP

      Dr Ben is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

      Dr Eileen GP Doctor

      Dr Eileen Habashi

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MBBS, FRACGP

      Availability: Tues, Thurs & Fri

      Tenant GP

      Dr Eileen is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

      Dr Louise Johns

      Dr Louise Johns

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MBBS, FRACGP

      Availability: Mon, Tues & Wed, occasional Sat

      Tenant GP

      Dr Louise is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

      Dr Alison Richards - GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      Dr Alison Richards

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma of Child Health, Diploma of Family Planning

      Availability: Mon, Tues & Fri + occasional Sat

      Tenant GP

      Dr Alison is currently not accepting new patients

      Dr. Olivia GP Doctor

      Dr Olivia Dorman

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MB BCh BAO, MRCGP, FRACGP, DCH, DPD, DRCOG, DFFP
      Fellow in Training of the Australasian
      College of Nutritional and Environmental
      Medicine (Integrative Medicine)

      Availability: Mon & Fri 

      Tenant GP

      Due to limited availability, Dr. Olivia is not accepting new patients, including those from her previous practice. Read more

      Dr Maureen Burke - PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER and OWNER

      Dr Maureen Burke

      PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER / OWNER

      BSc, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP

      Availability: Tues, Wed, Thurs + Sat

      Dr Maureen is not currently taking on new patients.

      Dr Joshua

      Dr Joshua Jones

      GENERAL PRACTITIONER

      MBBS, FRACGP

      Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, occasional Sat

      Tenant GP

      Dr Josh is not currently taking on new patients.
      No sessions after 14/12/2024

      Nursing

      Cathy Nguyen - PRACTICE NURSE

      Cathy Nguyen

      PRACTICE NURSE

      BSN

      Sarah La Cava PRACTICE NURSE

      Sarah La Cava

      PRACTICE NURSE

      BSN

      Support Staff

      Dog Paddy

      Dogtor Paddy

      CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

      Orla Certified Therapy Dog

      Dogtor Orla

      CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

      Admin

      Jacob Blackmore - PRACTICE MANAGER

      Jacob Blackmore

      PRACTICE MANAGER

      Medical Reception

      Our friendly medical receptionists, Jorden, Emma and Alyssia are happy to help you with booking appointments and answering any enquiries you may have about our practice

      Services

      The practice Doctors and Nurses provide care in all areas of General Practice and health care, including:

      Women’s Health

      Paediatrics

      Men’s Health

      Mental Health Care

      more services

      ADHD Neurodivergent Management

      Chronic Disease Management

      Preventative Health Assessments

      Prenatal Care

      Travel Medicine

      Mole Check Blue Icon

      Skin Checks

      Vaccinations

      Elderly Care Services

      Infusion Clinic

      Cold & Flu Clinic

      Fees

      The GPs working from The Village GP Black Rock operate on a time based private billing schedule. Patients only pay for the time spent with the GP. If you have booked a long appointment but only spend a short time with the GP as they are very familiar with your care, you will only pay for a short appointment.

      Time Based Fee Schedule

      Clinic Fee:

      $110

      Medicare Rebate:

      $43.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $66.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $170

      Medicare Rebate:

      $84.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $85.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $237

      Medicare Rebate:

      $84.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $152.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $303

      Medicare Rebate:

      $125.10

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $177.90

      Clinic Fee:

      $120

      Medicare Rebate:

      $43.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $76.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $182

      Medicare Rebate:

      $84.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $97.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $248

      Medicare Rebate:

      $84.90

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $163.10

      Clinic Fee:

      $313

      Medicare Rebate:

      $125.10

      Out-of-pocket cost:

      $187.90

      What Makes Us Different

      Health Advocacy

      We’re building a healthier community through education and improved access to healthcare services locally.

      Energising Space

      Consider our waiting area our lounge room, we’ve created a warm and welcoming space, focusing on patient comfort and wellbeing.

      Independence

      Being independently owned allows us to integrate new technologies designed to create an excellent patient experience and improve efficiencies.

      Top Health Articles

      Frequently Asked Questions

      You don’t need a referral letter to attend The Village GP Black Rock. Appointments can be easily booked online at thevillagegpblackrock.com, or by contacting our friendly receptionists by phone on (03) 8202 3000.

      Just email us at reception@thevillagegpblackrock.com, but please inform us if it’s something urgent. Always call 000 in an emergency.

      Your current doctor may refer you to another practitioner or specialist in order to help support and manage your condition, and referrals can be discussed during your consultation with us.

      Please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

      We accept payment by Credit and Debit cards. We don’t accept cash or keep it on the premises.

      Some of the services available at The Village GP Black Rock may be covered by your private health fund. To find out if you are eligible for a rebate, please contact your private health fund provider.

      If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify the practice at least 3 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 3 hours’ notice may incur a late cancellation fee. 

      You’ll be sent a confirmation when you book, and a reminder both five days and 24 hours before your appointment.

      For regular patients of Dr Maureen, Dr Alison, Dr Benjamin, Dr Olivia, Dr Louise, Dr Eileen & Dr Paul most standard repeat or replacement scripts can be requested online. 

      Click here to order your script.

      This service is only available for existing patients. Your GP may not be able to provide a repeat prescription if they have not seen you recently.

      Please note: Schedule 8 medications (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, dexamphetamine or stimulant medications) cannot be requested via the online script request system. An appointment is required.

      Requests will only be completed by your regular doctor at the clinic. In the event that your regular doctor is on leave, you are required to make an appointment at the clinic to obtain your prescription.

      Non-urgent script requests are actioned in 2-4 days and the fee is $30, an Urgent script request will be actioned on the day, if your Doctor is consulting on the day of request and the fee is $40. Fees are non-medicare rebatable. 

      You will be given any test results by your regular doctor, unless agreed otherwise.

      Yes. We have onsite 

      What are the pathology collection hours?

      • Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (closed 12:00pm – 12:30pm for lunch)
      • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
      • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

      Walk-ins welcome — no appointment required.

      What services are available?

      • Blood tests
      • Collection of bodily samples (e.g., urine, stool)
      • Antenatal genetic testing
      • Cardiopulmonary testing (24hr Holter Monitoring, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure & Electrocardiogram (ECG)
      • Covid-19 & Respiratory PCR Testing

      Do I need a referral?

      Yes, a valid pathology referral is required. All referral forms are accepted, regardless of provider.

      Who can I contact for questions?

      For any enquiries about pathology services or fasting, contact Emily on 0402 680 599 during collection hours.

      There are two main ways to contact The Village GP Black Rock, via phone or email. If you are experiencing an emergency please contact ‘000’ immediately.

      For general enquiries, email is the most efficient way to communicate with us. Our email address is info@thevillagegpblackrock.au and we will respond to all emails within 2 business days.

      Our phone lines operate during our opening hours. Our phone number is (03)8202 3000.

      If you are contacting us about creating, changing or cancelling an appointment, please note that you cannot book or alter appointments via email. For your convenience you can make appointments via the website or on the HotDoc app at any time, or by phoning the clinic. If you need to alter an appointment please call our receptionists on (03)8202 3000.

      Opening hours for the clinic can be found on our home page side bar.

      Driving to the clinic

      We are located at 29 Bluff Road. There is a 2 hour council car park adjacent to the practice, just 3 doors up the street.

      Public Transport

      The closest bus stop is at Karakatta St/Bluff Road and is serviced by the 600-922-923 Southland to St. Kilda via Sandringham line, or the 825 Moorabbin to Southland via Black Rock and Mentone Line.

      We always want to know how you feel, so just email us at info@thevillagegpblackrock.au.

      If you or a family member require an interpreter for your appointment, please inform our reception team at least 24 hours in advance, where possible.

      The Village GP Black Rock has an afterhours agreement with 13SICK (13 74 25) This service provides bulk-billed, medical consultations in the home weekdays from 6:00pm, Saturdays from 12 noon, as well as Sundays and Public Holidays.

      Here are some other options: 
      Priority Primary Care Centres (can book appointment online)
      https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres

      Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre
      https://www.sacc.org.au/services

      Taking care of you, includes protecting your privacy. You can find a link to our Privacy Policy at the bottom of this web page.

      Contact Us

      This form is for general enquiries only. For any personal medical information please contact the clinic directly.

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        Welcome to Black Rock’s Local Medical Centre

        At The Village GP Black Rock, we offer modern, comprehensive healthcare for your lifestyle and are proud to be a GP-owned, independent practice. Our focus extends beyond treating illness to promoting wellbeing and prevention, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We provide a wide range of services, including GP consultations, on-site 4Cyte Pathology collection, and specialised health services for the Bayside community, covering Beaumaris, Sandringham, Hampton, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, Brighton East, Hampton East, Bluff Road, Bayside, and Brighton.

        We are committed to supporting your health across all stages of life. Our clinic offers services such as women’s health, including menopause management and prenatal care. We also focus on men’s health, mental health, and children’s health for families in the Bayside area. For those seeking proactive health solutions, we provide preventative health assessments. Our services include skin checks, travel medicine, chronic disease management, and elderly care to ensure your long-term wellness. We also operate a cold & flu clinic and offer vaccinations.

        Whether you’re visiting us for routine check-ups, chronic disease management, mental health support, or menopause management, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive, compassionate care designed to meet your unique health needs. We’re here to help you stay well and live a balanced, healthy life.

        Meet Our GP Doctors & Care Team

        Medical

        All GPs are independent Health Practitioners, which means that The Village GP Black Rock provides administrative support and facilities to them. Each GP effectively runs their own business and The Village GP supports them to do so. As part of professional standards, GPs will collaborate on your care. Our medical centre is conveniently located for the Bayside community, covering Black Rock, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton, Cheltenham, Mentone, and Brighton.

        Dr Paul Duffy

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MBBS, FRACGP

        Availability: Mon & Wed

        Tenant GP

        Dr Paul is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

        Dr Benjamin Cronin GP at The Village GP Black Rock

        Dr Benjamin Cronin

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        BMBS, FRACGP, BSc

        Availability: Wed & Fri + occasional Sat

        Tenant GP

        Dr Ben is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability

        Dr Eileen GP Doctor

        Dr Eileen Habashi

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MBBS, FRACGP

        Availability: Tues, Thurs & Fri

        Tenant GP

        Dr Eileen is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

        Dr Louise Johns

        Dr Louise Johns

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MBBS, FRACGP

        Availability: Mon, Tues & Wed, occasional Sat

        Tenant GP

        Dr Louise is accepting new patients with no wait time and same-day availability.

        Dr Alison Richards - GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        Dr Alison Richards

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma of Child Health, Diploma of Family Planning

        Availability: Mon, Tues & Fri + occasional Sat

        Tenant GP

        Dr Alison is currently not accepting new patients

        Dr. Olivia GP Doctor

        Dr Olivia Dorman

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MB BCh BAO, MRCGP, FRACGP, DCH, DPD, DRCOG, DFFP
        Fellow in Training of the Australasian
        College of Nutritional and Environmental
        Medicine (Integrative Medicine)

        Availability: Mon & Fri 

        Tenant GP

        Due to limited availability, Dr. Olivia is not accepting new patients, including those from her previous practice. Read more

        Dr Maureen Burke - PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER and OWNER

        Dr Maureen Burke

        PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER / OWNER

        BSc, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP

        Availability: Tues, Wed, Thurs + Sat

        Dr Maureen is not currently taking on new patients.

        Dr Joshua

        Dr Joshua Jones

        GENERAL PRACTITIONER

        MBBS, FRACGP

        Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, occasional Sat

        Tenant GP

        Dr Josh is not currently taking on new patients.
        No sessions after 14/12/2024

        Nursing

        Cathy Nguyen - PRACTICE NURSE

        Cathy Nguyen

        PRACTICE NURSE

        BSN

        Sarah La Cava PRACTICE NURSE

        Sarah La Cava

        PRACTICE NURSE

        BSN

        Support Staff

        Dog Paddy

        Dogtor Paddy

        CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

        Orla Certified Therapy Dog

        Dogtor Orla

        CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

        Admin

        Jacob Blackmore - PRACTICE MANAGER

        Jacob Blackmore

        PRACTICE MANAGER

        Medical Reception

        Our friendly medical receptionists, Jorden, Emma and Alyssia are happy to help you with booking appointments and answering any enquiries you may have about our practice

        Services

        The practice Doctors and Nurses provide care in all areas of General Practice and health care, including:

        Women’s Health

        Paediatrics

        Men’s Health

        Mental Health Care

        more services

        ADHD Neurodivergent Management

        Chronic Disease Management

        Preventative Health Assessments

        Prenatal Care

        Travel Medicine

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        Skin Checks

        Vaccinations

        Elderly Care Services

        Infusion Clinic

        Cold & Flu Clinic

        Fees

        The GPs working from The Village GP Black Rock operate on a time based private billing schedule. Patients only pay for the time spent with the GP. If you have booked a long appointment but only spend a short time with the GP as they are very familiar with your care, you will only pay for a short appointment.

        Time Based Fee Schedule

        Clinic Fee:

        $110

        Medicare Rebate:

        $43.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $66.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $170

        Medicare Rebate:

        $84.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $85.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $237

        Medicare Rebate:

        $84.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $152.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $303

        Medicare Rebate:

        $125.10

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $177.90

        Clinic Fee:

        $120

        Medicare Rebate:

        $43.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $76.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $182

        Medicare Rebate:

        $84.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $97.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $248

        Medicare Rebate:

        $84.90

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $163.10

        Clinic Fee:

        $313

        Medicare Rebate:

        $125.10

        Out-of-pocket cost:

        $187.90

        What Makes Us Different

        Health Advocacy

        We’re building a healthier community through education and improved access to healthcare services locally.

        Energising Space

        Consider our waiting area our lounge room, we’ve created a warm and welcoming space, focusing on patient comfort and wellbeing.

        Independence

        Being independently owned allows us to integrate new technologies designed to create an excellent patient experience and improve efficiencies.

        Top Health Articles

        Frequently Asked Questions

        You don’t need a referral letter to attend The Village GP Black Rock. Appointments can be easily booked online at thevillagegpblackrock.com, or by contacting our friendly receptionists by phone on (03) 8202 3000.

        Just email us at reception@thevillagegpblackrock.com, but please inform us if it’s something urgent. Always call 000 in an emergency.

        Your current doctor may refer you to another practitioner or specialist in order to help support and manage your condition, and referrals can be discussed during your consultation with us.

        Please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital.

        We accept payment by Credit and Debit cards. We don’t accept cash or keep it on the premises.

        Some of the services available at The Village GP Black Rock may be covered by your private health fund. To find out if you are eligible for a rebate, please contact your private health fund provider.

        If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please notify the practice at least 3 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 3 hours’ notice may incur a late cancellation fee. 

        You’ll be sent a confirmation when you book, and a reminder both five days and 24 hours before your appointment.

        For regular patients of Dr Maureen, Dr Alison, Dr Benjamin, Dr Olivia, Dr Louise, Dr Eileen & Dr Paul most standard repeat or replacement scripts can be requested online. 

        Click here to order your script.

        This service is only available for existing patients. Your GP may not be able to provide a repeat prescription if they have not seen you recently.

        Please note: Schedule 8 medications (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, dexamphetamine or stimulant medications) cannot be requested via the online script request system. An appointment is required.

        Requests will only be completed by your regular doctor at the clinic. In the event that your regular doctor is on leave, you are required to make an appointment at the clinic to obtain your prescription.

        Non-urgent script requests are actioned in 2-4 days and the fee is $30, an Urgent script request will be actioned on the day, if your Doctor is consulting on the day of request and the fee is $40. Fees are non-medicare rebatable. 

        You will be given any test results by your regular doctor, unless agreed otherwise.

        Yes. We have onsite 

        What are the pathology collection hours?

        • Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm (closed 12:00pm – 12:30pm for lunch)
        • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
        • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

        Walk-ins welcome — no appointment required.

        What services are available?

        • Blood tests
        • Collection of bodily samples (e.g., urine, stool)
        • Antenatal genetic testing
        • Cardiopulmonary testing (24hr Holter Monitoring, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure & Electrocardiogram (ECG)
        • Covid-19 & Respiratory PCR Testing

        Do I need a referral?

        Yes, a valid pathology referral is required. All referral forms are accepted, regardless of provider.

        Who can I contact for questions?

        For any enquiries about pathology services or fasting, contact Emily on 0402 680 599 during collection hours.

        There are two main ways to contact The Village GP Black Rock, via phone or email. If you are experiencing an emergency please contact ‘000’ immediately.

        For general enquiries, email is the most efficient way to communicate with us. Our email address is info@thevillagegpblackrock.au and we will respond to all emails within 2 business days.

        Our phone lines operate during our opening hours. Our phone number is (03)8202 3000.

        If you are contacting us about creating, changing or cancelling an appointment, please note that you cannot book or alter appointments via email. For your convenience you can make appointments via the website or on the HotDoc app at any time, or by phoning the clinic. If you need to alter an appointment please call our receptionists on (03)8202 3000.

        Opening hours for the clinic can be found on our home page side bar.

        Driving to the clinic

        We are located at 29 Bluff Road. There is a 2 hour council car park adjacent to the practice, just 3 doors up the street.

        Public Transport

        The closest bus stop is at Karakatta St/Bluff Road and is serviced by the 600-922-923 Southland to St. Kilda via Sandringham line, or the 825 Moorabbin to Southland via Black Rock and Mentone Line.

        We always want to know how you feel, so just email us at info@thevillagegpblackrock.au.

        If you or a family member require an interpreter for your appointment, please inform our reception team at least 24 hours in advance, where possible.

        The Village GP Black Rock has an afterhours agreement with 13SICK (13 74 25) This service provides bulk-billed, medical consultations in the home weekdays from 6:00pm, Saturdays from 12 noon, as well as Sundays and Public Holidays.

        Here are some other options: 
        Priority Primary Care Centres (can book appointment online)
        https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/priority-primary-care-centres

        Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre
        https://www.sacc.org.au/services

        Taking care of you, includes protecting your privacy. You can find a link to our Privacy Policy at the bottom of this web page.

        Contact Us

        This form is for general enquiries only. For any personal medical information please contact the clinic directly.

          Given Name

          Surname

          Email

          Telephone

          Your Reason for Contact

          Your message (optional)

          Clinic Update

          2026 Flu Vaccines Now Available

          Government‑funded and private flu vaccines are now in stock.

          Government‑funded flu vaccines are available for:

          • Children 6 months to under 5 years
          • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
          • Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy)
          • People aged 65 years and over
          • People aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions

          Private flu vaccines are available for children and adults aged 5–64 years who are not eligible for the government funded vaccine ($23 upfront when booking online).

          Vaccines are given during our Immunisation Clinic sessions.

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