Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre

09/06/2026

⚠ You might have seen a bit on the news about diphtheria, so here's a short summary:
Diphtheria is a serious infection of the respiratory tract or skin, and it can cause severe illness or death. Thanks to vaccinations, diphtheria is uncommon in Australia, but some areas have had outbreaks.
Things to know:
🔸there have been no outbreaks in Victoria to date
🔸 the high-risk areas are:
1. Any location in the Northern Territory
2. The Kimberley, Goldfields and Pilbara regions in Western Australia
3. The far northwest of South Australia
🔸 if you've had the vaccine containing whooping cough (Adacel or Boostrix - the one you get when someone is having a baby), this contains diphtheria, so you are covered for 10 years after this vaccine
🔸 if you are travelling to a high risk area, you are eligible for a government-funded Boostrix vaccine
Please see your GP if you have any concerns or queries about diphtheria or the vaccine.
Head to https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/diphtheria if you'd like to read a bit more about it

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It most often spreads through respiratory droplets, or direct contact with the wound. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on national case numbers and trends. We provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

07/06/2026

Happy not-your-birthday, King Charles! 🥳Those of us who have the day off thank you. Those who are working advise that our hours today are:
Bacchus Marsh 9am - 1pm
Maddingley 9am - 1pm
Darley CLOSED

22/05/2026

Our Practice Nurse Mark worked his last shift with us today, after 10 and a half years of service! 🏅 We farewelled him with a well-attended pizza party. 🍕
Starting with us in 2015, with a solid background in emergency medicine, Mark has been a great addition to our treatment room, and definitely had a knack for the frontline treatment of cardiac patients. 🫀 He has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of many a patient’s wound-healing journey. 🩹
He has vaccinated thousands of babies and thousands of adults, 💉 and done hundreds of plaster casts on broken bones…not to mention all the other things a Practice Nurse does in a day! 🔮
If you’ve been through our treatment room doors in the past 10 years, chances are Mark has treated you. 🧑🏻 If you’ve come through with chest pain, chances are he’s helped save your life. And afterwards, chances are he’s told you if you ever get chest pain again…CALL 000! 🚑
Mark is continuing his nursing career in a different field, and we have no doubt that he will do well. Cheers, Mark! 🍻

13/05/2026

Today is National Receptionists Day! Without our team of wonderful receptionists, none of our clinics would run. Not only are they the frontline - answering calls, scheduling appointments, greeting patients - they also go to great lengths to keep our doctors and nurses organised, so the days go smoother for everyone. We say a big thank-you to our team of receptionists, today and every day. 🙏🏼

12/05/2026

Today is International Nurses Day! At the moment we have 10 fabulous nurses and between them, there’s nothing they can’t help you with. This year we’ve added Tiana and Manpreet to the team, with Lea, Bree and Kiara joining us in the last 4 years, and the old-timers that are still here are Emma, Katie, Mark, Tammy and Keeley! Thank-you to all of them for their dedication to making our clinics a better place. 🙏🏼❤️

10/05/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures out there! We hope you all had a wonderful day. 💐

06/05/2026

*EDIT: Sorted! We’re back up!*
📞 We currently have no phones or internet at our clinic on Turner St! 🛜
Our Maddingley clinic is unaffected, and calls have been diverted there, but please be patient if you are trying to call. You will be answered eventually!
🔸 Also - our Darley clinic is closed today! 🔶

05/05/2026

If you are wanting a flu shot without the hassle of a GP visit for a private script, head down to the library between 10am-12pm or 1pm-4:30pm on Saturday 16th May! For $20, you'll get your flu shot - no bookings necessary!
Note: There is NO COST to children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, or people aged 65 years and older.
Also note! If you're aged between 5 and 64 and qualify for a free flu shot under the 'medically at-risk' bracket, please book in with your GP instead.

24/04/2026

Our trading hours for Anzac Day are:
Bacchus Marsh 8am - 5pm
Maddingley 8am - 5pm
Darley CLOSED
May we all find a moment today to honour the humans and animals who have fought and died in battles to protect this beautiful country, and those who have served and those who are serving.

04/04/2026

Booking for our dedicated Flu Clinics are NOW OPEN! We will be offering these sessions from the week starting Monday 13th April. Give us a call on 53673333 or 53671875 to book in. If they’re full by the time you call, don’t stress! We’ll be running several sessions every week right through April and May. 😊