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 NOON

We are now open for face to face consultations on Saturdays. You may book online at anytime or contact one of our receptionists during the week.

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 Black Rock, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Hampton, Cheltenham, Mentone, 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 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 Benjamin Cronin

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

BMBS, FRACGP, BSc

Availability: Mon, Wed, Fri + occasional Sat
Starts consulting Monday 16 December

Tenant GP

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

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, Wed & Fri (In-person)
Tues & Thurs (Telehealth ONLY)

Tenant GP

Dr Olivia is taking on new patients. Book online or call reception 03 8202 3000.

Dr Alison Richards

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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

Availability: Mon, Tues, Fri, occasional Sat (In-person)
Thurs (Telehealth ONLY)

Tenant GP

Dr Alison is taking on new patients. Book online or call reception 03 8202 3000.

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 Maureen Burke

PRINCIPAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER / OWNER

BSc, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP

Availability: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri + Sat

Dr Maureen is not currently taking on new patients.

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 13/12/2024

Nursing

Cathy Nguyen

PRACTICE NURSE

BSN

Sarah La Cava

PRACTICE NURSE

BSN

Support Staff

Dogtor Paddy

CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

Dogtor Orla

CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG

Admin

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Jacob Blackmore

PRACTICE MANAGER

Medical Reception

Our friendly medical receptionists, Rachel, Milly 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:

Men’s Health

Women’s Health

Preventative Health Assessments

Prenatal Care

more services

Paediatrics

Skin Checks

Chronic Disease Management

Mental Health Care

Travel Medicine

Vaccinations

Care of Older Persons

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:

$105

Medicare Rebate:

$42.85

Out-of-pocket cost:

$62.15

Clinic Fee:

$170

Medicare Rebate:

$82.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$87.10

Clinic Fee:

$237

Medicare Rebate:

$82.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$154.10

Clinic Fee:

$303

Medicare Rebate:

$122.15

Out-of-pocket cost:

$161.70

Clinic Fee:

$115

Medicare Rebate:

$42.85

Out-of-pocket cost:

$72.15

Clinic Fee:

$182

Medicare Rebate:

$82.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$99.10

Clinic Fee:

$248

Medicare Rebate:

$82.90

Out-of-pocket cost:

$165.10

Clinic Fee:

$313

Medicare Rebate:

$122.15

Out-of-pocket cost:

$190.85

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.au.au, or by contacting our friendly receptionists by phone on (03) 8202 3000.

Just email us at info@thevillagegpblackrock.au, 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 centre at least one business day prior to the appointment. Thank you.

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 Kelly-Anne, Dr Joshua, Dr Alison, Dr Louise and Dr Eileen 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.

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 $25, an Urgent script request will be actioned on the day, if your Doctor is consulting on the day of request and the fee is $35.

 

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

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 AMS 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, need an interpreter for your appointment, please let our receptionists know.

The Village GP Black Rock has an afterhours agreement with DoctorDoctor. 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.

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

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    Clinic Update

    The Village GP welcomes two new doctors

    The Village GP is excited to welcome Dr. Eileen Habashi to the Black Rock community! Dr. Habashi is an experienced GP who enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a special focus on chronic conditions, children, and older adults. She will soon offer skin checks, biopsies, excisions, and is accredited for Implanon procedures.

    Dr. Eileen consults on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with same-day appointments available. She is accepting new patients with no wait time.

    We have another new GP joining our team—Dr. Olivia Dorman! Dr. Olivia enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with a special focus on combining traditional medicine with complementary approaches to offer holistic, comprehensive care. She will be available for consultations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

    Skin Checks

    With summer just around the corner, it’s recommended to have your skin checked regularly . A skin check is quick, non-invasive, and the best way to catch skin cancer early. Regular checks are key to identifying and treating any issues before they become serious.

    Dr. Eileen has a special interest in skin cancer and has done additional training in its management. Don’t wait—book your appointment today and stay proactive about your skin health!

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