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My Medicare Aloura Family Practice

What is MyMedicare?

MyMedicare is a new voluntary initiative that allows you to formally register with your regular GP and practice, such as Aloura Family Practice.

It simply formalises what many patients already do: seeing their usual GP who knows their history, understands their needs and provides consistent, personalised care.

Benefits of Registering with Aloura Family Practice

By registering with us under MyMedicare, you can:

Who Can Register?

You can register if you:

Is Registration Compulsory?

No. MyMedicare registration is completely voluntary.
You will continue to have full access to Medicare-funded services even if you choose not to register.

How to Register

Option 1: Register Online

  1. Log in to your Medicare Online Account via myGov, or use the Express Plus Medicare app.
  2. Select Aloura Family Practice and your preferred GP.
  3. We will receive your request and confirm your registration.

Option 2: Register at Our Clinic

  1. Ask our reception team for a MyMedicare Registration Form.
  2. Complete and sign the form.
  3. We will submit it for you.

Can I Change My Registered Practice?

Yes. You are not locked in. If you choose to register with a different practice in the future, your registration with Aloura Family Practice will automatically end.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can book online through our website, via the HotDoc app or by calling our reception during business hours.

Yes. We reserve a number of same-day appointments for urgent issues. Please call early in the day to check availability.

A long consultation is recommended for complex or multiple issues, mental health consultations, care plans, skin checks or procedures. Please request a long appointment when booking so we can allocate adequate time.

Yes. Telehealth consultations are available for suitable issues that do not require a physical examination, such as medication reviews, test results and follow-ups. Your doctor will let you know if an in-person visit is needed.

Repeat prescriptions or referrals may be available without an appointment at your doctor’s discretion. A fee may apply. Please allow up to two business days for processing.

Please bring your Medicare card, any concession cards, a list of current medications and any relevant test results or hospital discharge summaries.

If visiting for the first time, please also bring a valid form of photo identification to verify your details and ensure accurate medical records.

Acceptable photo ID includes:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Passport
  • Proof of age card
  • Student ID with photo
  • Government-issued photo ID

If unsure, contact our reception before your appointment.

We are primarily a private billing clinic. However, bulk billing is available for:

  • Children under 12 years
  • Pension card holders
  • Patients with an eligible GP Chronic Condition Management Plan

Some doctors may also offer discounted fees for concession card holders and teenagers. Please ask our reception or Patient Advocate team for details.

Yes. Our doctors provide comprehensive skin checks and procedures such as mole removal, cryotherapy for sunspots or warts and biopsies. Please book a long consultation for these services.

Your doctor will advise how to follow up on results. In most cases, these can be discussed via a telehealth appointment. We do not routinely call patients with normal results unless advised otherwise.

If you need care outside of our opening hours:

  • Contact the after-hours clinic listed on our voicemail, or
  • Call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24-hour health advice, or
  • In an emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest hospital emergency department