As part of our holistic approach to healthcare, our practice has everything you need in-house for your convenience. Not only does the team include General Practitioners, we also have a range of Allied Health Practitioners, including onsite pathology as well.
Banksia Medical Centre podiatrists use the best in surgical and non-surgical treatments to treat foot, ankle and leg problems. Our staff will work with you to address your needs, create a treatment plan and prevent re-injury, so that you can stay healthy and enjoy life pain-free.
Conditions we treat:
Our Accredited Practising Dietitians works as part of our therapy teams, helping people living with disability achieve their goals.
Our dietitians assess and support and range of issues related to diet and nutrition including:
Banksia Medical Centre provides access to in-house allied health services across its Torquay and Newcomb clinics. Patients can see qualified professionals in Podiatry, Dietetics, and Psychology, allowing for coordinated care in a familiar setting.
Our Podiatry service supports people with foot, ankle and lower-limb concerns, with podiatrist Zack May available at the Newcomb clinic every second Friday.
Our Dietetics service offers evidence-based nutrition support for concerns such as swallowing difficulties, chronic health conditions, and general dietary guidance.
Our Psychology service, provided by Holly McVerry and Dr Esme Dark, assists patients with mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and everyday wellbeing.
The Torquay clinic is convenient for residents of Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Breamlea, Connewarre, Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed, Armstrong Creek, Barwon Heads, Leopold and Ocean Grove.
Banksia Medical Centre Newcomb is accessible for people living in Newcomb, East Geelong, Moolap, Thomson, Whittington, St Albans Park, Breakwater, Newtown, Belmont, Charlemont and South Geelong.
Holly provides a warm, welcoming space and meets every client’s concerns with compassion and respect. She offers a holistic mind/body approach that is client centered and considers important environmental and biological factors that may impact psychological well-being.
Her experience has spanned the private, not-for-profit and tertiary sectors with a particular focus on helping people (aged 16 and over) to address anxiety, depression, grief and loss, postnatal depression, trauma and abuse, and life direction and adjustment issues. She is passionate about the relationship between sleep, nutrition and mood- particularly in young people.
She uses techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), schema therapy and relaxation and meditation techniques but always tailors her approach to the individual clients needs.
Holly has loved growing her private practice on the Surf Coast over the past 5 years and is now excited to be accepting new referrals for young people aged 16-25 years at Banksia Medicine from April 2023. Holly will continue to see adults over the age of 25 at her practice in Anglesea. For more info please see her webpage at www.surfcoastpsychology.com
Zack has been practicing in the greater Geelong area for over 5 years, after making the sea change from his hometown of Donald.
Zack enjoys all aspects of his job, with experience in general podiatry and sports podiatry. Another main area of interest is education and prevention of diabetes related foot complications, with his youngest brother a Type 1 diabetic.
Zack is available every 2nd Friday.
Available in Newcomb every second Friday.
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GPs are specialist doctors in general practice who look after you at every life stage, coordinate your care, and refer you to other services when needed. In Australia, “family doctor” and GP mean the same thing.
Yes—registering with MyMedicare helps continuity of care and can unlock longer MBS-funded telehealth for eligible patients, plus better care planning (especially in aged care).
Yes. If you’re eligible, your GP can create a chronic condition management plan and refer you for up to 5 Medicare-rebated allied health visits per calendar year (combined across providers).
Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and refer you for up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions with eligible mental health professionals each calendar year. Gaps may apply.
GPs deliver the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for children and adults. The schedule is updated; the latest took effect 1 September 2025 (check age and risk-based vaccines).
GPs often provide shared care with public hospitals for low-risk pregnancies—your GP handles most visits, with hospital checks at key points. Ask reception if this is offered at your site.
GPs/practices must have systems to review and follow up results in a timely way based on clinical significance. We’ll contact you if action is needed and advise next steps.
Yes. Eligible patients can access TIS National’s Free Interpreting Service (phone, pre-booked, video/on-site). Using qualified interpreters supports consent and safety.
Banksia’s team includes multiple clinicians across Newcomb and Torquay; check the team/booking pages for current availability and appointment types.
Absolutely—choose a long appointment (or tell reception). Longer visits help when you have multiple concerns, complex medicine reviews, or forms to complete.
Yes—your GP is your care coordinator, ensuring referrals include the right history/tests and that your plan is shared back to your usual care team for continuity.
Banksia operates at 132 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb and in Torquay. Book online via the location pages or call the clinic.
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