| Number of doctors | 11 |
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| Number of supervisors | 4 |
| Number of visiting specialists | 1 |
| Number of rooms | 12 |
| Billing | Private |
| Allied health professionals | Psychologists, Dietitian, Podiatrist, Renal Physician, Hearing Australia, Diabetic Educator |
Nursing Staff
7 Nurses
Asthma Care Nurse
Management Plan Nurse
Cardiovascular Plan Nurse
Additional learning opportunities Small group learning, Clinical meetings, Assisting with procedures
Supervisor special interests
Oncology
Aged Care
Methadone and Alcohol Services
Women’s Health
General Facilities / Services
General Medical Care
Counselling
Family Planning, Pap smears, Shared Obstetric Care
Menopause Consultations
Minor Surgery incl. Suturing,
Removal of moles
Wound care
Weight Management
Fracture management
Health checks for men and women
Mirenas
Vaccinations – child and adult
Travel Medicine
On Site Pathology
| College accreditation | RACGP |
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| Pathway | General |
| Practice opening hours | Monday 8.30am – 6.30pm Tuesday 8.30am – 6.30pm Wednesday 8.30am – 6.30pm Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am – 11.30am |
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| College Requirements | Full time training requires 38 hrs per week employed averaged over 4 weeks. Less than 38 hours per week employed is part time training. |
| Evening roster | |
| Saturday and Sunday work | Saturday roster of 1 in 10 |
Public holiday work
We are close for all public holidays.
Hospital affiliations
University Hospital Geelong – Public Hospital
St John of God Hospital
Epworth Hospital
Community groups
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Travel
| Public transport | Vline Transport |
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| Nearest airport | Avalon |
| Access and distances to major centres or nearby towns | 15km to Geelong |
Schooling
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Lara is a well serviced town with a large range of government and other facilities and services. These are important for meeting the needs of residents, bringing people together, providing a sense of community, and for fostering leisure and recreation activities. The key community facilities in Lara are:
Community Centre • Three Kindergartens
Maternal and Child Health Centre • Three Primary Schools
Churches • One Secondary School
Lara Hall • Country Fire Authority Station
Golf Course • Police Station
Swimming Pool • Three Child Care Centres
Bus Services • Town Centre Shopping Centre
Railway Station • Minor Strip Shopping Centre
Senior Citizens Centre • Lara Neighbourhood House
St Laurence Park Aged Accommodation • Mobile Library Service
Skate park • Bowling Club
Open Space Parks/Sports Ovals • RSL
Gymnasium • Two Medical Centres
The City of Greater Geelong also provides other services such as home and community care and meals on wheels to Lara residents.
Tourism/ council/ community information websites http://www.laracommunitycentre.org.au