The Western Victoria PHN is supporting 2 Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCC), with locations in Ballarat and Geelong.
PPCC centres can provide medical care when it’s urgent but not an emergency. Each is staffed by a team of GPs, nurses and administration workers to provide immediate medical care for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Staff will assess you when you arrive, and we will ensure you receive timely care. If you need specialist attention, they will help you get to a nearby emergency department.
They provide free, high-quality care for patients with non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Care is available for everyone, with or without a Medicare card. Translators are also available.
When to visit a PPCC
If your condition is serious, but not life-threatening*, you can visit a PPCC instead of waiting in an emergency department. They have GPs and nurses who specialise in providing urgent care.
They can treat conditions including:
• mild to moderate infections
• fever
• pain when urinating
• suspected minor fractures and sprains
• back and muscle pain
• minor cuts, burns, and insect or animal bites
• heartburn, vomiting, nausea
• headaches, migraines and brief fainting
• constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
• allergies and rashes
• light bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy
• mild to moderate asthma attacks, coughs and other respiratory symptoms.**
*Call Triple Zero (000) or visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency.
**If you have tested positive to COVID-19, call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or visit the Victorian Government website to access the care you need.
Ballarat Priority Primary Care Centre
- Supporting Ballarat Base Hospital
- Location: 4 Windermere St, Ballarat
- Opening hours: 7 days, including public holidays 10am-10pm
- Walkins accepted
- PPCC - UFS Medical further details here
The Ballarat PPCC is operated by UFS Medical
Geelong Priority Primary Care Centre
- Supporting University Hospital Geelong
- Location: 75 Roslyn Rd, Belmont
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm. Sat-Sun, Public holidays 11am-9pm
- Walkins accepted
- PPCC - Eastbrooke further details here
The Geelong PPCC is operated by Eastbrooke Family Clinic Belmont
Warrnambool Priority Primary Care Centre
- Supporting Warrnambool Base Hospital
- Location: 133 Fairy St, Warrnambool
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm. Sat-Sun, Public holidays 9am-7pm
- Bookings: Phone - 03 9975 8403 or Online here
- Walkins accepted
- PPCC - Epichealth further details here
The Warrnambool PPCC is operated by Epichealth