Nillumbik Eltham Medical Centre 2026: Phone, Hours, Address
This independent patient guide explains Nillumbik Medical Centre in Eltham VIC in a practical way: where it is, when it is open, how to book, what “fees apply” means, who may get bulk billing, which services need a longer appointment, what to do after hours, and when nearby urgent care is more suitable than a routine GP booking.
Address
1078 Main Road
Eltham VIC 3095
Phone
(03) 9430 8888
Fax: (03) 9439 3788
Hours
Mon–Thu 8am–8pm
Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–12pm
Billing
Fees apply. Bulk billing publicly noted only for Healthcare Card holders and children under 4.
Quick Answer: Nillumbik Medical Centre Phone, Hours and Address
Nillumbik Medical Centre is at 1078 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095. The public phone number is (03) 9430 8888. Official clinic pages list business hours as Monday to Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm, Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–12:00pm. The clinic is not listed with regular Sunday opening on the official contact page.
For billing, healthdirect lists “fees apply” and adds that bulk billing is only available for Healthcare Card holders and children under 4 years. The clinic’s own fees page explains that doctors privately bill consultations and that your doctor or specialist determines the cost of the consult on the day. That means patients should check fees before booking if cost matters.
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Nillumbik Medical Centre Key Facts for Eltham Patients
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| Patient need | Verified public information | Practical next action |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | Nillumbik Medical Centre | Use the official clinic website or phone reception before relying on older third-party listings. |
| Address | 1078 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095 | Check traffic and parking before your appointment, especially during school, peak-hour and Saturday morning periods. |
| Phone | (03) 9430 8888 | Call for appointment type, fees, long consults, doctor availability, telehealth eligibility or urgent questions. |
| nmcreception@lifelonghealthcare.com.au | Use phone for same-day or urgent matters. Email is better for non-urgent admin questions only. | |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 8am–8pm, Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–12pm | Confirm public holiday hours and late-day availability before travelling. |
| Billing | Healthdirect: fees apply; bulk billing only available for Healthcare Card holders and children under 4 years. | Ask reception what your doctor charges and whether your exact visit is bulk billed, privately billed or gap billed. |
| Access | Healthdirect lists free parking, toilet, Braille signage and baby change facility. | Call ahead if you need mobility support, extra time or accessible appointment planning. |
How to Book Nillumbik Medical Centre Without Choosing the Wrong Appointment
The official appointments page says patients can book online with Nillumbik Medical Centre or call the clinic on (03) 9430 8888. It lists appointment categories such as General Practitioner, Travel Clinic, Phone Consult, Flu Clinic and Immunisation Clinic. The practical part is choosing the right appointment type before you book.
Best booking rule: If your visit is simple and routine, online booking can be suitable. If your visit involves fees, paperwork, mental health, multiple symptoms, travel vaccines, iron infusion, skin checks, ear microsuction, children, disability access or urgent uncertainty, call reception first.
- Start with urgency. If it is life-threatening, call 000. If it is urgent but not life-threatening after normal GP hours, check the Eltham Urgent Care Clinic pathway in the after-hours section.
- Choose the appointment type. Use General Practitioner for normal GP care, Phone Consult only when clinically appropriate, Flu Clinic for flu vaccination, Immunisation Clinic for vaccines, and Travel Clinic for travel medicine.
- Confirm fees before booking. Nillumbik is not described as a fully bulk-billing clinic in healthdirect. Ask what applies to your doctor and appointment.
- Book longer when needed. Mental health plans, chronic disease reviews, multiple issues, women’s health, skin checks and complex medication discussions should not be squeezed into a short appointment.
- Bring the right documents. Medicare card, Healthcare Card if you have one, photo ID, medication list, allergies, test results, forms and a payment card.
Helpful script: “I need an appointment at Nillumbik Medical Centre for [reason]. Is this suitable for a standard GP booking, or should I book a longer appointment? Also, what will the fee be with my Medicare/Healthcare Card status?”
After deciding your appointment type, use the official appointment information page to check the current booking pathway, or call reception for appointment-type questions.
Original Tool: Nillumbik Eltham Appointment Checker
This tool helps you choose between online booking, calling reception, booking a long consult, checking urgent care, calling healthdirect or calling 000. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose symptoms.
Safety limit: This checker is a navigation tool only. It cannot assess your symptoms, diagnose a condition, or replace a GP, registered nurse, pharmacist, urgent care clinician or emergency service.
Nillumbik Medical Centre Fees and Bulk Billing: What the Listings Actually Mean
Many patients search “Nillumbik Medical Centre bulk billing” because they want to know whether the visit will cost anything. The important answer is not just yes or no. Healthdirect lists “fees apply” and says bulk billing is only available for Healthcare Card holders and children under 4 years. The clinic’s own fees page says doctors privately bill consultations and that the doctor or specialist determines the cost of the consult on the day.
Best fee question: “I am booking with [doctor/service]. I have [Medicare/Healthcare Card/private]. What is the full fee, expected Medicare rebate, and out-of-pocket cost for this exact appointment?”
For the latest clinic fee explanation, review the official Nillumbik Medical Centre fees page after reading this section.
Nillumbik Medical Centre Opening Hours 2026
Official contact information lists extended weekday opening from Monday to Thursday, shorter Friday hours and Saturday morning access. For public holidays, holiday rosters or urgent same-day needs, call before travelling.
| Day | Officially listed hours | Practical patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Useful for after-work GP access, but confirm doctor availability if you need a specific GP. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Call first for long consults, procedures or fee-sensitive visits. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Evening access does not mean every service is available late. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Good day to check if you need after-work appointment availability. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Do not leave scripts, referrals or test-result follow-up until late Friday if it can be avoided. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–12:00pm | Saturday is short. Book early and call first if you need more than a simple appointment. |
| Sunday | Not listed as regular opening | Use healthdirect, nearby urgent care or 000 depending on severity. |
Nillumbik Medical Centre Services: What Patients Commonly Need
The official general-practice page says GPs provide general medical care, mental health support, COVID vaccines and flu vaccines, travel medicine and vaccines, blood pressure monitoring, women’s health, skin and mole checks, and more. The appointments page also highlights General Practitioner, Travel Clinic, Phone Consult, Flu Clinic and Immunisation Clinic appointment types.
For the current service list, check the official general practice services page after using the table above to choose the correct appointment type.
Nillumbik Medical Centre Telehealth: Phone Consults and New-Patient Caution
The clinic’s appointments page lists “Phone Consult” as an appointment type. Australian Government telehealth guidance says GP telehealth usually requires a face-to-face consultation with the GP, or another GP in the same practice, in the 12 months before the telehealth service, with limited exceptions. Telehealth is also only appropriate when a physical examination is not needed.
For the national rule, read the Australian Government telehealth guidance after reviewing whether your issue truly suits phone care.
After-Hours Help Near Eltham: GP, healthdirect or Urgent Care?
If Nillumbik Medical Centre is closed, the next step depends on severity. For emergencies, call 000. For uncertain non-emergency health concerns, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For urgent but not life-threatening problems after normal GP hours, North Eltham Medical Centre lists an Eltham Urgent Care Clinic open 8:00am–10:00pm, 7 days including public holidays, with walk-ins only for urgent but non-life-threatening care.
| Situation | Best next step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening symptoms | Call 000 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, major injury, collapse or heavy bleeding cannot wait for a GP. |
| Unsure if GP, urgent care or home care is right | Call healthdirect 1800 022 222 | The helpline is open 24/7 and connects you with registered nurse advice. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening issue after GP hours | Consider Eltham Urgent Care Clinic pathway | North Eltham Medical Centre lists urgent care 8am–10pm, 7 days, including public holidays, for urgent non-life-threatening issues. |
| Routine scripts, referrals or follow-up | Book Nillumbik GP appointment | Routine care is best handled by your regular GP team with your history. |
When you are unsure, use the official healthdirect helpline. If you need urgent but non-life-threatening care outside normal GP hours, check the nearby North Eltham Medical Centre urgent care information before travelling.
Patient Help Video: Choosing GP, healthdirect, Urgent Care or 000
This is not an official Nillumbik Medical Centre promotional video. It is included because many patients need help deciding whether to book a GP, call healthdirect, use urgent care, or call 000.
- Use Nillumbik Medical Centre for routine and ongoing GP care.
- Use healthdirect when you are unsure what level of care is needed.
- Use urgent care for urgent but non-life-threatening problems.
- Use 000 for emergency symptoms.
Nillumbik Medical Centre Map, Parking and Access
Nillumbik Medical Centre is located at 1078 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095. Healthdirect lists free parking, toilet, Braille signage and baby change facility. If you need wheelchair access help, mobility support, pram access or extra check-in time, call before your appointment.
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Common Mistakes Before Booking Nillumbik Medical Centre
- Assuming Nillumbik Medical Centre is fully bulk billing. Public healthdirect wording says fees apply and bulk billing is limited to Healthcare Card holders and children under 4 years.
- Booking a short appointment for mental health, chronic disease, multiple issues, skin checks, women’s health or complex medication questions.
- Choosing telehealth when a physical examination, vaccination, procedure, wound care or skin assessment is likely needed.
- Waiting until late Friday for scripts, referrals, test results or urgent paperwork.
- Arriving on Saturday morning without confirming availability, because Saturday hours are short.
- Using routine GP booking for emergency symptoms instead of calling 000.
- Forgetting Medicare card, Healthcare Card, photo ID, medication list, pathology results, forms or payment card.
- Going to the wrong Eltham clinic because several medical centres are on or near Main Road.
Official and Trusted Sources for This Nillumbik Eltham Guide
This page is an independent patient guide for MedicalCentre-AU.org. It is not the official website of Nillumbik Medical Centre, Lifelong Healthcare, healthdirect, Medicare, the Australian Government, North Eltham Medical Centre or any emergency service.
Use these links only after reading the explanation above, so you know what to verify: appointment type, doctor availability, fees, bulk-billing eligibility, telehealth suitability, urgent-care pathway and opening hours.
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FAQ: Nillumbik Eltham Medical Centre Phone, Hours, Address and Fees
What is Nillumbik Medical Centre phone number?
Nillumbik Medical Centre’s public phone number is (03) 9430 8888. Use it for bookings, fee checks, long consults, appointment-type questions and urgent same-day availability.
Where is Nillumbik Medical Centre located?
Nillumbik Medical Centre is located at 1078 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095.
What are Nillumbik Medical Centre opening hours?
The official contact page lists Monday to Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm, Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–12:00pm. Sunday regular hours are not listed on the official contact page.
Does Nillumbik Medical Centre bulk bill?
Healthdirect lists fees apply and states bulk billing is only available for Healthcare Card holders and children under 4 years. Call reception to confirm what applies to your doctor and appointment type.
Is Nillumbik Medical Centre private billing?
The clinic’s fees page says doctors privately bill consultations and that the doctor or specialist determines the cost of the consult on the day. Ask for the fee, Medicare rebate and expected gap before booking.
Can I book Nillumbik Medical Centre online?
Yes. The official appointments page says patients can book online or call the clinic. Online booking is best for simple visits; call for long consults, fee questions, procedures, travel medicine, immunisations or complex health issues.
Does Nillumbik Medical Centre offer phone consults?
The official appointments page lists phone consults. Medicare GP telehealth usually requires a face-to-face visit with the GP or same practice in the previous 12 months, unless an exception applies.
What services does Nillumbik Medical Centre offer?
Public pages describe general practice, mental health support, COVID and flu vaccines, travel medicine, blood pressure monitoring, women’s health, skin and mole checks, psychology, iron infusions, ear microsuction and more.
What should I do if Nillumbik Medical Centre is closed?
For life-threatening symptoms, call 000. If you are unsure whether to see a doctor or manage at home, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For urgent but non-life-threatening problems after hours, check nearby Eltham urgent care options.
What should I bring to Nillumbik Medical Centre?
Bring your Medicare card, Healthcare Card if relevant, photo ID, medication list, allergy information, test results, referral letters, forms and payment card for any private or gap fee.