Hastings Family Medical Centre: HotDoc Book, Hours & GP Guide
This guide focuses on Hastings Family Medical Centre at 9 Queen Street, Hastings VIC 3915. It helps you book the right GP appointment, check current hours, understand mixed billing, prepare new-patient ID, and avoid wrong walk-in assumptions.
Important: the official pages show some older/conflicting hour statements, so this page uses the detailed patient-information hours first and tells you when to call before travelling.
Quick Answer: How Do You Book Hastings Family Medical Centre?
How to Book Hastings Family Medical Centre Online
Use online booking for routine GP appointments when the appointment type is clear. Call reception for long consults, multiple issues, children, telehealth eligibility, scripts, procedures, test results, home visits, Saturday/public holiday fee questions or urgent symptoms.
Booking script: “Hi, I’m booking Hastings Family Medical Centre at 9 Queen Street. Should I book a short, standard, long or extended consult, and will this appointment be bulk billed or privately charged?”
Hastings Family Medical Centre Opening Hours
The detailed patient-information page lists the hours below. Because other official/public snippets show different older/general hour statements, call before travelling on evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Fees, Bulk Billing and Out-of-Pocket Costs
Hastings Family Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. The patient-information page says all fees are payable on the day, the clinic does not accept cash, and all consultations are charged privately on Saturdays and public holidays from 1 October 2025.
In-Clinic Consultation Fee Guide
| Consult type | Normal cost | After 6pm weekday / 8am–1pm Saturday | Public holiday / after 1pm Saturday | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Brief issue |
$80 Rebate $20.05 OOP $59.95 |
$90 Rebate $20.05 OOP $69.95 |
$103.75 Rebate $33.80 OOP $69.95 |
Very brief single issue only. |
| Standard 10 mins Most common |
$95 Rebate $43.90 OOP $51.10 |
$105 Rebate $43.90 OOP $61.10 |
$118.25 Rebate $57.15 OOP $61.10 |
One routine GP issue, script review, certificate or simple follow-up. |
| Long 20–40 mins More time |
$135 Rebate $84.90 OOP $51.10 |
$145 Rebate $84.90 OOP $60.10 |
$158.10 Rebate $98.00 OOP $60.10 |
Multiple issues, mental health, chronic care or complex history. |
| Extended 45 mins+ Complex |
$175 Rebate $125.10 OOP $49.90 |
$185 Rebate $125.10 OOP $59.90 |
$197.30 Rebate $137.40 OOP $59.90 |
Book only when reception confirms this is the right item. |
Other Listed Costs
Book Online, Call Reception, Telehealth or 000?
This tool does not diagnose. It helps patients choose the safest next action for Hastings Family Medical Centre based on timing, appointment type and billing risk.
New Patients: What to Know Before Booking
Needed for Medicare rebates and bulk-billing eligibility checks.
Driver licence or passport helps registration.
Bring Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card if eligible.
Clinic says fees are payable on the day and cash is not accepted.
Include dose, allergies and recent medicine changes.
Bring pathology, imaging, hospital letters or specialist notes.
Services and Appointment Types at Hastings Family Medical Centre
Use the correct appointment type so the doctor has enough time and reception can explain fees before you attend.
| Need | Best booking route | Ask this before attending |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP issue | Official online booking or phone | Is a standard 10-minute appointment enough? |
| Multiple issues or mental health | Call or choose long/extended consult | Should I book 20–40 minutes or 45+ minutes? |
| Telehealth | Book only if eligible / available | Have I attended the clinic in the past 12 months for Medicare rebate eligibility? |
| Test results | Book follow-up appointment | Are my blood test/radiology results back? Most tests are expected in 2–3 days. |
| Skin biopsy, excision or procedure | Call reception first | What is the private fee and how long should I book? |
| Implanon or Mirena | Call reception first | Do I need a prior consult and what private fee applies? |
| Vaccines | Call or choose vaccine booking route | Is vaccine stock available and what cost applies? |
| Home visit | Call reception | Is a home visit possible, what fee applies, and is clinic attendance safer? |
Appointment-type script: “I need help with [issue]. Is this a short, standard, long, extended, telehealth, procedure, vaccine or home-visit appointment, and what fee applies?”
Hastings Family Medical Centre Doctors
The official team page encourages patients to find one or two doctors they feel comfortable with and to request the doctor of choice when booking. It lists GP profiles including Dr Joseph Elujoba, Dr Bradley Hull, Dr Joel Tai, Dr Fatima Farighi, Dr Derek Reinecke, Dr Amitavh Chowdhury, Dr Aika Tio, Dr Kelly Gibbs, Dr James Lee, Dr Syed Raza, Dr Shahana Rahman, Dr Sharmila Rajaintharan, Dr James Teah and Dr Gerald Tong.
Telehealth, Test Results and Calling Your Doctor
Address, Contact Details and Map
Common Mistakes Before Booking
Official Sources and Clickable Actions
Use for clinic overview, team links and current clinic navigation.
Open official websiteUse for phone, fax, address, email and map details.
Open contact pageUse for hours, fees, telehealth, test results, bulk billing eligibility and cancellation policy.
Open patient informationUse for GP bookings, vaccine booking routes and online appointment access.
Open official bookingUse to choose a regular GP and view doctor profiles.
Open doctor listUse for new-patient ID, telehealth, walk-in and emergency-route notes.
Open FAQFAQ: Hastings Family Medical Centre HotDoc Booking, Hours and GP Care
What is Hastings Family Medical Centre phone number?
Call (03) 5972 8000 for Hastings Family Medical Centre reception and appointment questions.
Where is Hastings Family Medical Centre located?
The clinic is located at 9 Queen Street, Hastings VIC 3915.
How do I book Hastings Family Medical Centre online?
Use the official Book Online page first. It shows GP Bookings and vaccine-related booking options. If HotDoc or Healthengine appears in search, confirm the clinic name, address and phone before entering patient details.
Does Hastings Family Medical Centre use HotDoc?
HotDoc listings may appear in search for individual practitioners, but the clinic’s official appointment page is the safest starting point. Use official Book Online or call reception if unsure.
What are Hastings Family Medical Centre opening hours?
The detailed patient-information page lists 8am–10pm Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm Saturday, and Sunday closed. Because official/public pages show some hour conflicts, call before travelling, especially on evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Is Hastings Family Medical Centre open Sunday?
The detailed patient-information page lists Sunday as closed. Call ahead if any public listing shows different Sunday information.
Does Hastings Family Medical Centre bulk bill?
Hastings Family Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Bulk billing is listed for current Pensioner Concession Card holders, current Health Care Card holders and children under 16. Saturday and public holiday consultations are charged privately from 1 October 2025.
How much is a standard GP consultation?
The fee table lists a standard 10-minute in-clinic consultation at $95 with a Medicare rebate of $43.90 and out-of-pocket cost of $51.10. After 6pm weekdays and Saturday/public holiday fee rows differ.
Are new patients accepted?
Yes. The clinic says new patients are welcome and that 3 points of current ID may be checked, such as Medicare card, driver licence, Health Care Card, pension card, keycard or passport.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
The FAQ says walk-ins are not accepted until further notice. Call before attending without a booking. For emergency symptoms, call 000 instead of presenting to the clinic.
How long is a standard appointment?
The clinic says standard appointments are 10 minutes. If you have multiple issues or need more time, request a longer consultation when booking.
When should I follow up test results?
The clinic says most tests are ready within 2–3 days and recommends booking a follow-up when you have the test done.
What is the cancellation fee?
Patients who miss an appointment or cancel with less than 1 hour’s notice may be charged a fee between $45 and $85, depending on appointment type and duration.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring Medicare card, concession card if relevant, photo ID, payment card, medication list, allergies, previous results, referrals and your booking confirmation.
Final Patient Summary
Hastings Family Medical Centre is at 9 Queen Street, Hastings VIC 3915. Call (03) 5972 8000 or use the official online booking page for routine GP bookings.
Use the detailed patient-information hours as your planning base: 8am–10pm Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm Saturday, Sunday closed. Call before travelling if a public listing shows different hours, if you need a Saturday/public holiday appointment, or if your appointment type may involve a private fee.