More patients can now access After Hours care in South Eastern Melbourne

November 7, 2024

SEMPHN is pleased to announce that 11 general practices in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Mornington Peninsula, Cardinia and Casey will be extending their opening hours, providing more face-to-face onsite services in the After Hours period. 

After Hours primary care is accessible and effective primary health care for people whose health condition cannot wait for treatment until regular primary health care services are next available.

SEMPHN's December 2023 Needs Assessment highlighted that limited access to after-hours primary care may lead to an increase in non-urgent Emergency Department visits, causing overcrowding and higher health system expenses.

Congratulations to the following general practices:

  • Cockatoo Family Medical Practice
  • Pakenham Family Health
  • Serendib Medical Beaconsfield
  • Atticus Regional Medicentre Hastings
  • The Peninsula Medical & Dental Clinic
  • Somerville Medical Centre
  • St Marks' Medical Centre Flinders
  • Cranbourne Medical & Skin Clinic
  • First Health Medical Centre Hampton Park
  • Hallam Family Practice
  • St Germain Super Clinic

This program is funded from 1 November 2024 until 30 June 2025. 


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