- Fully bulk billed — no out-of-pocket costs
Our services
Health Assessments
Structured Medicare health checks, including the 75+ assessment and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check.
What it is
Health Assessments at Flourish
A health assessment is a longer, structured appointment that looks at the whole picture rather than one problem. Medicare funds several of them and at Flourish they are bulk billed.
- Health Assessment for people aged 75 and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check (from any age)
- Health assessment for people with an intellectual disability
- Refugee and humanitarian entrant health assessment
- 45–49 year old health check for those at risk of chronic disease
- Type 2 diabetes risk evaluation for people aged 40–49 with a high score on the AUSDRISK questionnaire
- Review of medications, memory, mobility, hearing and vision
- Referral to allied health and community services
Before you book
Who it is for and what it costs
Who it is for
Eligibility depends on age, background and circumstances. If you are not sure whether one applies to you, ask reception or your GP and we will check.
What it costs
Bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is nothing to pay on the day.
How to book
Book online through HotDoc or call reception on 03 5174 6711. Ask for a longer appointment if you need one.
What happens
What to expect
01
A long appointment
These take time by design. Our practice nurse may complete part of the assessment with you first.
02
A full picture
Medications, past history, how you are managing at home and anything that has changed.
03
With your GP
Your GP reviews the assessment with you and discusses anything that needs attention.
04
Follow-up
You may leave with referrals, a care plan or simply a clear all — and a date for the next one.
Common questions
Common questions
Most Medicare health assessments are available once every twelve months. Your GP will tell you when you are next eligible.
No. Book directly with your GP.
All your current medications, including anything from the chemist or supermarket, plus glasses and hearing aids if you use them.
No. Health assessments are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
If you are aged 40 to 49, a short questionnaire called AUSDRISK estimates your risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next five years. If your score is high, Medicare funds an assessment with your GP to look at the factors behind it — such as weight, physical activity, blood pressure and family history — and agree what to do about them. It is available once every three years. You can complete AUSDRISK with us at the appointment.
Also relevant
Related services
Chronic Disease Management
Structured, ongoing support for long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.
Heart Health Checks
Blood pressure, cholesterol and an assessment of your cardiovascular risk.
General Practice Consultations
Everyday care when you are unwell, plus check-ups, prescriptions, referrals and results.
Book an appointment
Online booking is available any time or call reception and we will find you a time.