Fee Changes 2023
From January 2nd, the gap for consultations at Next Practice Deakin will be changing. For non Healthcare Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) holders, the gap will be $55. For HCC or PCC holders, the gap will be $33.
We believe, at our core, in equity and accessibility and that no one should go without necessary healthcare. If you are concerned about being able to pay the fees to meet your healthcare needs, please speak to your GP to discuss the options.
We also believe in continuity of care. If you attend Next Practice Deakin regularly and have reached 6 privately paid GP consultations:
- If you are a HCC or PCC holder, the doctors will bulk bill all your future GP consultations for the remainder of the calendar year
- If you are not a HCC or PCC holder, the fee will be $33 for the remainder of the calendar year
The GPs here continue to bulkbill children under 5, DVA Gold Card Holders, Medicare Eligible Health Assessments and GP Management Plans.
The Next Aid program allows UNICEF Australia to procure vaccinations that eliminate preventable maternal and neonatal disease. Funding also contributes to the training of health workers and communities on the importance of immunisation. The Next Aid program allows us to educate communities, promoting increase of access to immunisation and maternal health care.
Learn more about our Next Aid initiative here.
