All the doctors are highly trained and possess multiple profesional college qualifications and post graduate degrees and diploma. We are committed to training future health care professionals as well. So, come and say hi to our medical students, nursing students and other trainee allied health professionals.
Banksia Medical Centre offers comprehensive, holistic family healthcare across its two conveniently located clinics in Torquay and Newcomb. Our team provides a wide range of medical services, including Government-funded and private vaccinations (such as Yellow Fever), on-site pathology with walk-in hours, and bulk-billed preventative health assessments. They also support patients with chronic disease management plans (Care Plans), which can help eligible patients access reduced-fee allied health services.
Additional services include minor surgical procedures, iron infusions, medical termination of pregnancy, IUD insertion and removal, and home sleep studies.
The Torquay clinic is easily accessible for residents of Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Breamlea, Connewarre, Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed, Armstrong Creek, Barwon Heads, Leopold, and Ocean Grove.
The Newcomb clinic is conveniently located for patients in Newcomb, East Geelong, Moolap, Thomson, Whittington, St Albans Park, Breakwater, Newtown, Belmont, Charlemont, and South Geelong.
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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