Frankston Respiratory Clinic open to patients with mild respiratory symptoms

Plural Agency • June 16, 2022

Frankston Respiratory Clinic is now open and providing support to people of all ages with mild respiratory symptoms to access a comprehensive respiratory assessment.

SEMPHN is pleased to announce the Frankston Respiratory Clinic is now open and providing support to people of all ages with mild respiratory symptoms to access a comprehensive respiratory assessment (including assessments for COVID-19), and to receive support in the management of their illness if required.

Frankston Respiratory Clinic is one of several Victorian State-Funded GP Respiratory Clinics (GPRC) which play a crucial role in supporting our local primary health services by reducing the number of patients presenting at emergency departments.

Who can visit Frankston Respiratory Clinic?

This service is for people with mild respiratory symptoms, from influenza, asthma, COVID-19 or colds such as: cough, runny nose, sore throat and/or fever. GPRCs will provide short-term support to manage a patient's condition, before being referred to their usual GP for ongoing care.

Services are available to those with or without a Medicare card, at no cost to the patient. Appointments preferred, walk-ins available (wait times may occur).

Opening hours

  • 7 am—11 pm, Monday to Friday
  • 9 am—9 pm on weekends and most public holidays

Please see available appointments online prior to arrival if before 8 am or after 8 pm.

Appointments can be made by calling (03) 9781 0251 from 8 am daily, or book online. 

Read more about GPRCs in south eastern Melbourne.


Update: As of 31 October 2023, all General Practice Respiratory Clinics (GPRC) in South Eastern Melbourne have closed. 

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