GPH Centre – Nowra opened on 4 May 2015 with funding assistance from the Federal Government’s GP Super Clinics Program. It is owned and operated by Grand Pacific Health.

We are GPA accredited and provide a range of health services including doctors (GP), nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, exercise physiologists and other health care providers.

GPH Centre – Nowra is a by appointment, private billing general practice.

Our primary care team, including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals, work together to provide you with team-based care with a focus on preventative health care and chronic disease management.

If you would like to learn more about our services please call (02) 4448 2255

Emergency support numbers:

For Medical emergencies, please call 000 and ask for ambulance
For after-hours GP support call the GP helpline on  1800 022 222
For urgent mental health support please call Lifeline  13 11 14
For mental health support please call  the Mental Health line on  1800 011 511

Our services

Whether you need to see a doctor (GP), nurse, dietitian, clinical psychologist, or other health care provider, you can access it all conveniently at Grand Pacific Health.

• ‘Next Steps’ program
• Psychology
• Dietetics
• Nursing
• Exercise Physiology
• Shoalhaven Wellness Centre
• Pathology

Advice

Seek medical advice when:

• you are not sure if you need to see a health professional right away
• you need support and are not sure what to do in your situation
• you would like reassurance or practical medical advice

There are a number of 24 hour phone services for a range of needs:

• After Hours GP Helpline 1800 022 222
• Child Protection Helpline 132 111
• Healthdirect 1800 022 222, healthdirect.gov.au
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
• NSW Poisons Information Centre 131 126
• Surgery Access Line 1800 053 456
• Victims Support Line 1800 633 063
• Youthline (02) 9633 3666

Medical attention

Seek urgent medical attention when your illness or injury can’t wait until the morning, but it isn’t an emergency.

First consider calling your usual doctor to find out if they offer an after hours service. Most clinics will have a message on their answering machine to advise of their after hours arrangements.

List of clinics who operate extended opening hours

Search at nhsd.com.au

Some examples when you might visit an after hours clinic include:

• Minor injuries (cuts, wounds, muscles, joints)
• Sprain or strain
• Seasonal or respiratory illness (eg asthma)
• Treatment of open wounds
• Fever or rash
• Removal of foreign objects and splinters
• Bite or sting
• Suspected infection (respiratory, skin, intestinal etc)
• Emergency contraception device

Emergencies

Seek emergency care for severe symptoms which require immediate attentions such as:

• Persistent or severe chest pain
• Breathing difficulties
• Severe bleeding
• Loss of consciousness

In the event of an emergency, call 000 for an ambulance.

Emergency support numbers

For Medical emergencies please call 000 and ask for ambulance
For after hours GP support call the GP helpline on  – 1800 022 222
For urgent mental health support please call Lifeline – 13 11 14
For mental health support please call  the Mental Health line on – 1800 011 511

Emergency Departments

Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital >
Shoalhaven Street, Nowra
(02) 4423 9500

Milton Ulladulla Hospital >
Princess Highway, Milton
(02) 4455 1333

Patient information

New patients are required to fill in a patient registration form prior to their first appointment. This can be completed at the practice, or you can download a copy prior to your appointment.

PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM >

Fee information

GPH Centre – Nowra is a private billing practice.  Fees are payable at the time of consultation with medicare rebates available as a direct deposit into your nominated bank account.

Patients will be bulk billed for their appointments if they:

• Are 16 years or under
• Have a health, concession or pension card and up to date with their health assessments