Family Care GP Kanwal

15/10/2026

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2027 to everyone.

14/07/2026

📢 Important Update – GP Billing Changes from 1 August

From 1 August, there will be changes to our GP billing. Please check with reception for billing details

We have also decided to absorb all EFTPOS and credit card transaction fees from 1 August, ahead of the RBA's planned abolition of card surcharges from 1 October.
Thank you for your continued trust and support. We remain committed to providing quality care with transparent and fair billing.

30/06/2026

Changes to Private Billing

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our private billing system.

We have not increased our out-of-pocket fees since July 2024, despite practice costs rising by nearly 10% over the past two years and increasing further this financial year. To continue providing quality healthcare, we have made the difficult decision to increase our out-of-pocket fees.

Medicare rebates have increased over the past two years, with a further small increase from July 2026. The card payment surcharge will also be removed from 1 October 2026, helping to reduce your overall costs.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and ongoing support.

24/03/2026

FLU VACCINE CLINICS

FLU vaccine clinics
Dr. Barnfield and Dr Hall are doing flu clinic on weekdays.
Dr Raj's Flu clinics are on Saturdays from 1pm to 4 pm on the following dates
28th March 2026
11th April 2026
18th April 2026

Bulk Billed for eligible patients
* All aboriginal and/or Torres-Strait Islander people, aged 6 months and over
* People aged 65 and over * Pregnant women
* Children aged 6 months to under 5 years.
* all individuals more than 5 years old with Chronic medical conditions like diabetes, Chronic Lung disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Disease etc.
Please ring 02 4392 1880 and book appointment.
Thank you
Family Care GP

09/03/2026

RETURN TO WORK OF OUR DOCTORS

Dr Jemma Hall will return to work effective 17 March 2026. Upon her return, she will be working Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Please note that Dr Hall will be on leave on 14/15/21/22 April 2026. Following this leave period, she will resume working the same days and hours. Her schedule will be reviewed and updated from mid-May 2026.

Dr Laura Barnfield has been on leave since 19 February 2026 and will be returning to work on 16 March 2026.

Thank you for your co operation
FAMILY CARE GP

20/02/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS

Due to two doctors currently being away, the practice is operating with one GP only.

As a result, appointment availability is significantly reduced and waiting times are longer than usual. We are prioritising urgent and clinically necessary cases to ensure patient safety.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this period.

If your condition is urgent or cannot wait, please inform reception so we can direct you to the most appropriate service,

Thank you for your cooperation.

Family Care GP

13/01/2026

Return to work: Dr Jemma Hall

Dr Jemma Hall will be returning to work starting from 17th of March. She will be working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 3 pm. She will be off on 14th/15th/21st/22nd of April and then continue similar hours. Hours and days will be updated from the middle of May.

Send a message to learn more

18/12/2025

OUR OPENING TIMES DURING HOLIDAYS

We are open on the 22nd and 23rd December 2025. Dr Barnfield is the only available doctor during this time. We are back to normal hours from 5th January 2026.

Thank you
Family Care GP

Send a message to learn more

16/12/2025

Dr Barnfield's Leave

Dr Barnfield will be away starting from 19th February 2026 . She will be returning to work on 16th March 2026.

Thank you
Family Care GP

09/12/2025

December 2025 / January 2026

Family Care GP would like to wish all our patients and their families a
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.
Please note we will be closed Wednesday 24th December 2025 and
re-opening Monday 5th January 2026
22nd-23rd December we will be open reduced hours due to being short staffed.
Dr Raju will be on leave from 20th December – Returning 5th January
Dr Barnfield will be on leave from 24th December – Returning 5th January
For medical emergencies Call 000 for an ambulance.
Bridges After Hours at Kanwal Ph: 4394 7333
Urgent Care Clinic at Lake Haven Ph: 4393 0033
Health Direct Ph: 1800 022 222