travel

Practice information

What to expect

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 & Thursdays, 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

Making an Appointment

You can book your Travel Clinic apointment online via the main page of this website:

  • Select the 'Make an Appoitntment' button on the main page
  • 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.