Allied Health Services in Hope Island
Good health is about more than treating illness – it’s about your body, mind and lifestyle working together. At Marketplace Medical & Skin Clinic, our allied health providers work alongside our GPs to support your wellbeing, from foot health and nutrition to mental health and maternity care – all coordinated in one clinic on Broadwater Avenue.
Coordinated allied health, alongside your GP care
Having allied health providers in the same clinic as your GP means your care can be coordinated more easily. Your GP can refer you, share relevant information (with your consent), and – where appropriate – include allied health in a care plan to support the management of a chronic condition.
Our allied health services
Podiatry:
Care for foot and lower-limb health, including routine foot care, sports-related foot and ankle concerns, and diabetic foot assessments.Â
Dietetics & nutrition: Personalised nutrition guidance to support healthy weight, energy and the management of conditions such as diabetes.Â
Psychology:
Mental health support for concerns such as anxiety, stress and low mood, with individual sessions and tailored support plans.Â
Midwifery:
Care and support through pregnancy and after birth – including prenatal and postnatal health and maternal health education.
Audiology:
Hearing assessments, tinnitus support and hearing-aid services for adults and children, through our hearing-specialist partner.
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Accessing allied health - referrals, care plans & fees
Do I need a referral?
You can often book allied health directly. To access Medicare-subsidised allied health sessions, your GP may need to prepare a care plan first.
Care plans:
If you have a chronic condition, your GP can discuss whether a care plan is appropriate, which may allow access to subsidised allied health sessions.
Fees:
allied health billing arrangements (some allied health services attract a fee or gap; your GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients). Reception can explain costs before you book.
What we may check
As part of a health assessment, your GP may discuss or check:
- Blood pressure and cardiovascular risk
- Weight and general health
- Physical activity
- Smoking and alcohol
- Signs of skin cancer
- Any other concerns relevant to your age and health
Meet our allied health team
Our allied health providers bring qualifications and experience across their fields.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see an allied health provider?
For many allied health services you can book directly. To access Medicare-subsidised sessions, your GP usually needs to prepare a care plan first. Our reception team can explain what applies to your situation.
Are allied health services bulk billed?
Your GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients. Some allied health services may attract a fee or gap, and Medicare subsidies for allied health are usually limited to a set number of sessions under a care plan. Reception can confirm costs before you book.
What allied health services do you offer?
Our allied health providers cover podiatry, dietetics and nutrition, psychology and midwifery, and we offer audiology through our hearing-specialist partner – all coordinated with your GP care at our Hope Island clinic.
Can allied health be part of a care plan?
Yes. If you’re managing a chronic condition, your GP can discuss whether a care plan is appropriate, which may allow access to subsidised allied health sessions to support your care.
Book an appointment
Support for your body and mind, in one place.
Book online or call our reception team to arrange an allied health appointment.
