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Diggers Rest Medical Centre Diggers Rest Medical Centre is the leading health care provider in Diggers Rest; north west of Melbo

Diggers Rest Medical Centre is the leading health care provider in Diggers Rest. Services include General Practice, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dental services for children and adults, Pathology collection, Radiology and Pharmacy.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of our medical team, Dr Sreeja Swamidas! Dr Swamidas brings...
18/08/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of our medical team, Dr Sreeja Swamidas!
Dr Swamidas brings an incredible wealth of medical expertise to Diggers Rest Medical Centre.
Before moving into family medicine, she spent over a decade working in heart surgery in India. As a proud Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), she embodies the highest standards of care with a strong focus on holistic health.
Dr Swamidas takes a keen interest in a wide spectrum of areas, including:
❤️ Heart disease & diabetes management
🧠 Mental health & women's health
🦴 Arthritis & paediatrics
🗣️ Multilingual Care: Dr Swamidas is also fluent in Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu!
📞 To book an appointment, please phone the clinic on (03) 9012 7301 or book online via our Diggers Rest Booking Portal.

🎉 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ashima Masiwal (Physiotherapist) to the team! 🎉We are excited to announce t...
13/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ashima Masiwal (Physiotherapist) to the team! 🎉
We are excited to announce that Ashima from BodySure Physiotherapy is joining us, consulting right here at Diggers Rest Medical Centre from the 2nd of September 2026.
Ashima is an experienced physiotherapist with a passionate, holistic approach to patient wellbeing. She integrates evidence-based practices with personalised care strategies to help you manage musculoskeletal conditions, recover from injury, and move at your absolute best. Whether you are dealing with everyday aches, chronic pain, or functional rehabilitation, Ashima is here to support your health journey.
🗓️ Ashima is available for appointments on Wednesdays.
9.00am to 6.00pm
📍 Location: Diggers Rest Medical Centre, 2 Farm Rd, Diggers Rest VIC 3427
Begin Your Journey to Better Health—secure your spot with Ashima today!
📞 Call us at (03) 9012 7301 or head online to book your consultation - https://www.bodysurephysiotherapy.com.au/home.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr Owen Stephens (Osteo) to Diggers Rest Medical Centre! 🎉 Owen is a dedicated and passion...
13/08/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr Owen Stephens (Osteo) to Diggers Rest Medical Centre! 🎉
Owen is a dedicated and passionate Osteopath with a strong commitment to helping people recover from injury, improve function, and return to the activities they love. He has experience treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, which has strengthened his interest in supporting patients to achieve long-term health and optimal performance.
📅 Owen is available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
📍 Visit us: Diggers Rest Medical Centre, 2 Farm Rd, Diggers Rest
📞 Call: 03 9012 7301
💻 Book: www.moremotalaosteopathy.com.au
📧 Email: [email protected]

Diggers Rest Medical Centre would like to welcome Dr George Marcus to the team.Dr George Marcus graduated with a Bachelo...
28/07/2026

Diggers Rest Medical Centre would like to welcome Dr George Marcus to the team.
Dr George Marcus graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Ain Shams University in 2003 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
He has experience in general practice, urgent care, correctional health, and Aboriginal health, and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care for people of all ages. Fluent in both English and Arabic, he values building trusted, long-term relationships with his patients.
George has a special interest in chronic disease management, men’s health, mental health, skin cancer medicine and minor skin procedures, antenatal care, preconception care, contraception, children’s health, and immunisations. He also performs Implanon® insertion and removal.
Outside of medicine, George enjoys spending time with his family and gardening.

31/03/2026

Australia is facing a concerning rise in flu cases in 2026, with nearly 25,000 infections recorded by the end of March, a warning sign after last year’s record-breaking outbreak.

The Royal Australian College of GPs is urging Australians to book their annual flu vaccination now before the winter months push hospitals to their limits.
Doctors are keen to avoid a repeat of 2025 when emergency departments were overwhelmed, ambulances faced long ramping delays, and influenza claimed 1738 lives. The 502,972 lab-confirmed cases in that year marked the worst flu season on record.

From August 2025 to January 2026, more deaths were associated with influenza than Covid-19.
Meanwhile, flu vaccination coverage remained low. By the end of August 2025, just 25.7 per cent of children aged six months to five years, 14.5 per cent of five to 15-year-olds, and 60.5 per cent of Australians over 65 were immunised.

RACGP president Michael Wright fears rising flu cases will strain hospitals and trigger more ambulance ramping if numbers continue to climb.
“Last year was a horror flu year. That likely contributed to the surge in demand on our hospitals we saw in 2025 and unacceptable ambulance ramping when hospitals couldn’t cope as a result,” Dr Wright said.

“No one wants to see that again. Not parents and not the state and territory governments which run our public hospitals.”

This year, doctors are particularly concerned about a new, highly mutated strain of influenza A (H3N2), nicknamed “Super-K”.

First detected in the US in June 2025, the strain led to dozens of child deaths and has now been confirmed in Australia.
“More than 2700 of the flu cases Australia has recorded this year were among babies and children under five who are at a higher risk of hospitalisation and complications, whether or not they have pre-existing medical conditions,” Dr Wright said.

“All adults should get a flu vaccine each year, but for those young children, it’s essential.”

Our 2026 Flu Vaccines have arrived.Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over.The...
31/03/2026

Our 2026 Flu Vaccines have arrived.
Yearly influenza vaccination is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over.
The influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program for:
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
• Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
• Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy
• People aged 65 years or over
• People aged 6 months or over who have medical conditions that mean they have a higher risk of getting serious disease.

Your doctor or practice nurse can advise if you or your child have a specified medical risk condition.

If you are not eligible, you can purchase a private Flu vaccine at our medical centre. No prescription is required.
Appointments are required, please call Diggers Rest Medical Centre on 9012 7301 to discuss your flu vaccine options.

Happy Easter! We hope the Easter Bunny is good to you, and you enjoy a well-deserved four-day break.Our doors are closed...
30/03/2026

Happy Easter!
We hope the Easter Bunny is good to you, and you enjoy a well-deserved four-day break.

Our doors are closed for the public holidays (3 April – 6 April), but we will be back to support your health goals on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

Have a safe and happy one!

 Medical emergencies - dial triple zero and ask for an ambulance
 Emergency Department, Western Hospital Sunshine, Furlong Road St Albans
 13SICK National Home Doctor 13 7425 www.homedoctor.com.au
 Sunbury Priority Primary Centre – Urgent care 9744 9922 1-5 Dornoch Drive Sunbury (non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses).

11/01/2026

VR General Practitioner - Diggers Rest, VICTORIA

Diggers Rest Medical Centre is currently seeking a qualified and compassionate General Practitioner to join our dynamic and growing fully accredited medical practice full-time (or part-time).

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor who values patient-centered care and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality primary healthcare services to a diverse patient population, conduct clinical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, collaborate with allied health professionals and specialists where needed, maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

This is a full-time on-site role located in Diggers Rest, VIC for a General Practitioner at Diggers Rest Medical Centre. The General Practitioner will be responsible for providing patient-centered medical care, diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions. Key tasks include performing health assessments, managing chronic conditions, prescribing treatments, providing preventative care, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. The practitioner will contribute to maintaining a high standard of healthcare within the community and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- MBBS or equivalent medical degree and FRACGP (unrestricted)

- Current and valid General/Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA

- Holds current professional indemnity insurance suitable for procedural work

- Proven experience in general practice or primary care settings

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Commitment to ongoing professional development

- Ability to work independently while contributing to the goals of a collaborative team environment

Our Offer:

Excellent billing and competitive remuneration, supportive and friendly working environment, flexible working hours and work-life balance, access to modern facilities and clinical support staff, opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and future partnership, immediate commencement.

You’ll enjoy working in a purpose-built environment with dedicated procedure rooms, supportive nurses and staff, onsite pharmacy, pathology, dentists and allied health, Best Practice software—all designed to help you deliver excellent patient outcomes with efficiency and ease.

Apply Now! Please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

For inquiries, contact us at: [email protected] or call 03 9012 7301

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Diggers Rest Medical CentreWishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and ...
02/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Diggers Rest Medical Centre
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and happiness.

Diggers Rest Medical Centre will be closed 1.00pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 and reopening on Monday 29th December 2025 at 8.00am.

For all medical emergencies - dial 000
Nearest emergency department is located at Western Hospital Sunshine
Sunbury Urgent Care Clinic (non-life threatening) 9744 9922
National Home Doctor - 13 7245

14/09/2025

Opportunity for Vocationally Registered General Practitioners to Join Our Growing Clinic
I’m reaching out to connect with passionate General Practitioners who may be interested in joining our dedicated team at Diggers Rest Medical Centre.
At Diggers Rest Medical Centre we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment. We’re currently expanding and looking for skilled General Practitioners to join us in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.
If you’re looking for a fulfilling role with competitive compensation, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work in a team-driven atmosphere, we would love to have a conversation with you.
Please feel free to reach out if you're interested in learning more, or if you know someone who might be a great fit for our clinic.

Join Our Team
We’re excited to announce an opportunity for experienced and compassionate General Practitioners to join our growing team at Diggers Rest Medical Centre
At Diggers Rest Medical Centre we’re committed to providing top-quality healthcare and creating a positive, collaborative environment for both patients and staff. As we continue to expand, we're looking for skilled GPs who are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

What we offer:
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to learn more or apply directly.

Address

2 Farm Road
Diggers Rest, VIC
3427

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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