Preparing for Your Appointment
Preparing for Your Appointment
To make the most of your visit and ensure you receive the best care possible, here are some tips on how to prepare for your appointment with us.
1. Confirm Your Appointment
- Double-check the date, time, and location of your appointment. Some appointments you will receive a text message the day before as a reminder.
- If you need to reschedule or cancel, please let us know as early as possible.
2. Bring Your Important Documents
- Health care card or Medicare card.
- Any referral letters from your doctor (if applicable).
- Your current medications – bring the packaging or a list with dosages
(if applicable). - Previous test results or reports relevant to your condition (if applicable).
3. Prepare Your Health Information
- Write down your symptoms, concerns and any questions you want to ask.
- Note any changes in your health since your last visit.
- Include any family medical history that might be relevant.
4. Plan Your Travel
- Check the best route to the clinic, whether by car, bus or community transport.
- Allow extra travel time for rural distances or weather conditions.
- If you need assistance getting here, contact us ahead of time for help.
5. Bring Your Important Documents
- If you’d like, bring a family member, friend or carer to help you during your appointment.
- Let us know if you require an interpreter or any special support.
6. Prepare Your Health Information
- Arriving 10 -15 minutes before your appointment helps with paperwork and settling in.
7. Prepare Your Health Information
- Please call us to reschedule.
- You may be required to wear a mask.
- Inform us if you have cold or flu like symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 before your visit.

