More patients can now access After Hours care in South Eastern Melbourne
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October 23, 2025
SEMPHN is pleased to announce that nine general practices in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Mornington Peninsula, Cardinia and Casey have been recommissioned to extend their opening hours, providing more face-to-face onsite services during the after-hours period.
After Hours primary care is accessible and effective primary health care for people whose health condition cannot wait for treatment until regular primary health care services are next available.
SEMPHN's December 2023 Needs Assessment highlighted that limited access to after-hours primary care may lead to an increase in non-urgent Emergency Department visits, causing overcrowding and higher health system expenses.
Congratulations to the following general practices:
- St Germain Super Clinic
- Serendib Medical Services
- Cockatoo Family Medical Practice
- Pakenham Family Health
- Atticus Regional Medicentre - Hastings
- Cranbourne Medical Clinic
- Hallam Family Practice
- The Peninsula Medical and Dental Clinic
- Somerville Medical Centre
This program is funded until 30 June 2026.
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