Banksia Medical Centre

Banksia Medical Centre A dedicated team of doctors and nurses along with allied health onsite to provide a comprehensive he Bernard was named the GP of the year in 2020.

Banksia Medical Centre has been providing top quality care to the community in East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans, Leopold, Drysdale and other nearby suburbs of Geelong for over 40 years. BMC is owed and operated by Dr. Bernard Shiu and his team of health care professionals.

Flu season arrives each year, but many people underestimate how easily influenza spreads.Annual vaccination helps reduce...
26/04/2026

Flu season arrives each year, but many people underestimate how easily influenza spreads.

Annual vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness and protects vulnerable members of the community. Because influenza viruses change over time, the vaccine is updated regularly to help maintain protection.

A simple conversation with your GP can help determine if the influenza vaccine is recommended for you this season.

Speak with your GP about influenza vaccination: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Even healthy adults can fall behind on recommended vaccines. Immunity fades over time, and new vaccines may be advised a...
23/04/2026

Even healthy adults can fall behind on recommended vaccines. Immunity fades over time, and new vaccines may be advised at different life stages or for certain health conditions.

A quick review with your GP can make sure youโ€™re fully protected for everyday life, travel, and keeping your loved ones safe.

Book a vaccination review with your GP today. Staying on top of your immunisations protects you and your community: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

If you have diabetes, even small foot problems can become serious if left unchecked. Numbness, swelling, or changes in s...
21/04/2026

If you have diabetes, even small foot problems can become serious if left unchecked. Numbness, swelling, or changes in shape can signal early issues that need attention.

๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ:

โ–ช๏ธ Assess circulation and nerve health

โ–ช๏ธ Recommend footwear and orthotics

โ–ช๏ธ Provide exercises to keep feet and ankles strong

โ–ช๏ธ Spot early signs of ulcers or injuries

Early care keeps you mobile, pain-free, and reduces the risk of complications.

Book a diabetic foot and ankle assessment today. Early support can protect your health and independence: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

๐—™๐—น๐˜‚ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ Newcomb ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ Torquay clinics.If youโ€™re planning to get your flu shot this season, w...
21/04/2026

๐—™๐—น๐˜‚ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ Newcomb ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ Torquay clinics.

If youโ€™re planning to get your flu shot this season, we encourage you to book ahead.

Please call the clinic at (๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฏ) ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿด ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿต๐Ÿต to arrange your appointment.

๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜†: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/torquay/
๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฏ: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/newcomb/

โš ๏ธ ๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ: ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ถ ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ญ๐˜บ. ๐˜•๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต.

Is your child often coughing, wheezing, or struggling to breathe during play or sports? These could be early signs of as...
19/04/2026

Is your child often coughing, wheezing, or struggling to breathe during play or sports? These could be early signs of asthma, catching it early can make a big difference.

Dr Natasha works with families to develop plans that keep symptoms under control, so children can stay active, sleep better, and enjoy daily life.

If symptoms happen frequently, a GP review can help clarify the cause and guide the right treatment.

Home visits are available too. Dr Natasha sees many children at home, which is often much more convenient when theyโ€™re unwell, allowing them to receive care in the comfort of their own home.

Book an appointment or arrange a home visit for a respiratory assessment today. Early support helps children stay healthy and active: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

We want every patient to feel confident about their visit, and that includes understanding our fees.At Banksia Medical C...
16/04/2026

We want every patient to feel confident about their visit, and that includes understanding our fees.

At Banksia Medical Centre, we are a private billing clinic. However, we do offer bulk billing in certain circumstances:

โ–ช๏ธ Available Monday to Friday for eligible Medicare cardholders, including DVA Gold cardholders and most children 15 and under

โ–ช๏ธ Dr Natasha Nogueira does not bulk bill children โ€” please check with reception for details

โ–ช๏ธ Not available on Saturdays or before 8 am on weekdays

โ–ช๏ธ Childhood immunisations are bulk billed where applicable

To avoid surprises, we encourage patients to confirm billing details with reception when booking.

Have questions about fees, bulk billing eligibility, or telehealth rebates? Call our friendly reception team on (03) 5248 1299 โ€” weโ€™re happy to help!

Everyone experiences worry from time to time. But when anxiety begins to affect sleep, concentration, work, school, or e...
14/04/2026

Everyone experiences worry from time to time. But when anxiety begins to affect sleep, concentration, work, school, or everyday activities, it may be helpful to talk with a healthcare professional.

Anxiety can look different for each person. Some people may feel constantly on edge, while others notice physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach discomfort, fatigue, or difficulty relaxing.

Early support can make a meaningful difference. Speaking with a GP can help you better understand whatโ€™s happening and explore appropriate care or support options.

If anxiety is starting to affect daily life, consider speaking with your GP: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Is it a cold or seasonal allergies?Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses are common. When symptoms last longer than expe...
12/04/2026

Is it a cold or seasonal allergies?

Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses are common. When symptoms last longer than expected or keep coming back, allergies may be contributing.

Recognising the difference helps you respond earlier and manage symptoms effectively.

Book a consultation if your symptoms persist: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

When youโ€™re feeling unwell, itโ€™s natural to hope antibiotics will help you recover quickly.But theyโ€™re not always the ri...
09/04/2026

When youโ€™re feeling unwell, itโ€™s natural to hope antibiotics will help you recover quickly.

But theyโ€™re not always the right treatment.
Many common illnesses, including colds and flu, are caused by viruses.

Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, so they wonโ€™t speed up recovery in these cases.

Your GP takes the time to assess your symptoms and overall health before recommending the most appropriate care.

Using antibiotics only when theyโ€™re truly needed helps protect their effectiveness for serious infections.

If youโ€™re feeling unwell or unsure about your symptoms, speak with your GP: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Rolling, walking, speaking, and social interaction all occur at slightly different ages for every child.However, persist...
07/04/2026

Rolling, walking, speaking, and social interaction all occur at slightly different ages for every child.

However, persistent delays in communication, movement, or behaviour may benefit from early review.

Early assessment can help determine whether additional support or specialist referral may be helpful.

Speak with your GP if you have concerns about your childโ€™s development: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Health concerns rarely appear overnight. Many conditions develop gradually and remain unnoticed until they begin affecti...
06/04/2026

Health concerns rarely appear overnight. Many conditions develop gradually and remain unnoticed until they begin affecting daily life.

Regular health checks help identify risks early. Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening, mental health support, and lifestyle guidance all play an important role.

Preventive care is one of the most effective ways to maintain long-term health outcomes.

Consider booking a routine health review with your GP: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Flu season arrives every year, yet many people only think about vaccination once illness is already spreading in the com...
02/04/2026

Flu season arrives every year, yet many people only think about vaccination once illness is already spreading in the community.

Annual influenza vaccination helps reduce the risk of severe illness and complications, particularly for those with underlying health conditions.

If you are unsure about the right timing or eligibility under the National Immunisation Program, your GP can help guide you.

Book an appointment to discuss your flu vaccination: https://www.banksiamedicalcentre.com.au/contact

Address

132 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb ; 94 Geelong Road Torquay
Newcomb, VIC
3219,3228

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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Banksia Medical Centre has been servicing East Geelong, Newcomb, St Albans Park, Whittington and nearby suburbs for over 35 years. Our practice provides top quality health care to the community of Geelong via a team care approach. Our doctors led by Dr Bernard Shiu, and his team of health care professionals, continue to provide evidence based, high quality, family care to all patients. The Banksia team will endeavor to make it affordablefor everyone. Make an appointment today to discuss your heath care needs, and lets start this journey together. Please call 52481299.