TRAVEL CLINIC @ GHFP Nurture
The TRAVEL CLINIC @ GHFP Nurture is open to the public
The TRAVEL CLINIC @ GHFP Nurture operates at GHFP Nurture on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You don't have to be an existing patient - Travel Clinic bookings are open to the public!
What to expect at your Travel Clinic appointment
The TRAVEL CLINIC @ GHFP Nurture provides comprehensive health care for travellers of all ages and for all destinations relating to potential risks and prevention of serious illness whilst travelling. You'll receive expert individualised care and advice from a Specialist General Practitioner, and a Practice Nurse will assist with any vaccinations you require. Dr Catherine Woolley runs the Travel Clinic on Tuesdays, and Dr Frances Rose runs the Travel Clinic on Wednesdays. Dr Woolley and Dr Frances have a special interest and extended skills in Travel Medicine, and have access to up-to-date online health information relating to worldwide destinations and experiences.
Travel Clinic appointments are usually 30 minutes long. For family groups travelling to the same destination we recommend phoning reception on (03) 6169 0005 who can seek guidance from the GP as to whether double bookings are suitable for younger children.
Travel Vaccinations
GHFP Nurture is an accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, and the Travel Clinic stocks most travel vaccinations which can be purchased from the practice on the day of your Travel Clinic appointment, including:
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis
- Polio
- Japanese encephalitis
- Influenza
- Covid-19
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Meningococcal B
How to book into the Travel Clinic
You can book your Travel Clinic online via this website:
- Select the purple GHFP Nurture booking button
- Select appointment type: Travel Clinic
- Book!
You can also use the free AMS Connect app to book.
Please ensure that you complete your pre-appointment questionnaire including information about your travel itinerary, your medical history, current medications and past vaccinations, prior to attending your Travel Clinic appointment.
Cost
Travel Clinic appointments usually require around 30 minutes, and the fee is in line with our Long Appointment Practice Fees - see Fees for more information. The cost of other items available for purchase, such as vaccines, first aid kits, mosquito nets, insect repellant and filter bottles is available at the Travel Clinic.
