Elmore Primary Health
Elmore Primary Health Service was established in 1998 as the first medical clinic in the St Anthony Family Medical Practice Group.
Our experienced team of General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and reception staff has been growing with the community and are dedicated to forming lasting patient relationships.
About
Contact
46-48 Jeffrey St, Elmore Victoria 3558, Australia
Phone: (03) 5432 6001
Fax: (03) 5432 6101
Email: elmore@safmp.com.au
Office Hours:
Monday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - 9:00am - 5:00pm
For After-Hours and weekend service, please phone the practice and follow the prompts to speak to the GP on call.
Pathology Service
Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:00am - 12:30pm
General Practitioners
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Practice Principal - General Practitioner
Monday - Friday
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General Practitioner
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General Practitioner
Dr Vimbai Sibanda is a dedicated General Practice Registrar with a strong foundation in family medicine and a compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in 2013 in Zimbabwe and completed her internship overseas, gaining valuable early experience in diverse clinical settings.
Dr Sibanda holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics from the University of Sydney and is currently undertaking specialist training toward Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Her clinical interests include women’s health, menopause management, children’s health, weight management, and mental health. She is passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health and values building long-term, therapeutic relationships.
Outside of medicine, Dr Sibanda enjoys walking, leisurely cycling, cooking, baking, and watching gardening shows.
Monday - Friday
Practice Nurses
Nicole
Sarah
Practice Nurse
Practice Nurse
Kerryn
Practice Nurse
Medical Receptionist
Mary
Zali
Cayde
Kate
Receptionist
Receptionist
Practice Manager
Receptionist
Fees
CHANGES TO FEES FROM 1st November 2025
This practice is now a bulk-billing clinic, under the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP).
Important Notice: Bulk Billing and Appointment Changes
Due to recent government changes, our clinic has transitioned to bulk billing for the following:
GP Consultations
Chronic Condition Management Plans and Reviews
Mental Health Treatment Plans
Health Assessments
To support this change and ensure fair access for all patients, we have updated our appointment structure:
Each standard appointment is for one medical issue only
Patients requiring additional services (e.g. a prescription plus paperwork) will need to book multiple appointments.
Please note fees may apply for non-eligible services, including:
Procedures like skin excisions
Diagnostic services like ECG and pathology
Allied Health and other non-GP services
Non-MBS services
Patients without a Medicare Card Number
Our reception team can provide details regarding any applicable fees.
| Services | Bulk-Billing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Consultation - <15 mins | $20.05 | ||
| Standard Consultation - 15 mins | $43.90 | ||
| Long Consultation - 30mins | $84.90 | ||
| Prolonged Consultation - 45mins | $125.10 | ||
| Failure to Attend | $55 |
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• Cervical Screening Tests
• ECG
• Health Assessments
• Immunisations
• Minor operations and procedures
• Pathology
• Pre-employment medicals
• Travel Medicine
• Spirometry
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Audiology
• Eye Examinations
• Psychology
• Community Support Groups
• Holter Monitoring Service
• BP Monitoring
• Speech Pathology -
New patients will need to ring our professional reception team to organise an initial consultation.
Please notify us if you are unable to keep your appointment a minimum of 12 hours prior, to avoid a late cancellation fee.
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Benefits
It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare.
When you register in MyMedicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team. Additional funding will be available from the government to help them provide the care you need.
MyMedicare patients will have access to:
Greater continuity of care with your registered practice, improving health outcomes
Longer Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) funded telehealth consultations with your GP
Triple bulk billing incentive for longer MBS telehealth consultations for children under 16, pensioners, and concession card holders, from 1 November 2023
More regular visits from your GP and better care planning for people living in a residential aged care home, from August 2024
Connections to more appropriate care in general practice for people who visit hospital frequently, from mid-2024.
If you choose not to register in MyMedicare, you’ll still be able to access the same quality of care from your healthcare providers.
Click here for more information to learn about MyMedicare
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Telehealth/Phone Consultation allows you to consult a healthcare provider by video/phone call. Our practice can provide telephone consultations if you do not require to physically see the doctor. To organise a telehealth consultation, please contact the clinic to arrange your appointment.
Telehealth Consultation:
- Make sure the practice has your correct number or email address.
- Check your phone/computer camera is working at least 10 minutes prior to the consultation.
- Write down a list of things you wish to discuss and have a pen handy to write down instructions.
- Have your medications in front of you and know which pharmacy you usually go to for scripts.
- Your doctor will SMS a link to your mobile phone once they are ready for you. If you do not have a smartphone, the link can be sent to your email address.
- Please stay by your phone and watch out for our message - be available for up to 45 mins post your appointment time.
- Click the link and follow the prompts, the link will take you to a safe encrypted network called Healthdirect. Your doctor will be waiting for you in the virtual waiting room.
- If you get disconnected, please wait for us to return the call.
Phone Consultation:
- Make sure the practice has your correct number.
- Check your phone is working at least 10 minutes prior to the consultation.
- Write down a list of things you wish to discuss and have a pen handy to write down instructions.
- Have your medications in front of you and know which pharmacy you usually go to for scripts.
- Please stay by your phone and watch out for our call - be available for up to 45 mins post your appointment time.
- Your doctor will call your mobile phone from a "no-caller ID" number.
- If you get disconnected, please wait for us to return the call.
To access phone and video consults, you must have been seen face to face in the clinic during the past 12 months. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact your practice, as your doctor may need to see you in person.
Other Telehealth / Phone Consultations:
• Can be used for Work Cover and TAC consults.
• GP Management Plans (Care Plans) can only be done as a video consult (not phone), as per Medicare.
• An initial Mental Health Plan can only be done as a video consult (not phone), as per Medicare.
• Mental Health Plan reviews can be done as a video or phone consult, as per Medicare.