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March 20, 2026 In Eleanor Clinic, Women's Health

Shared Antenatal Care in Melbourne | Eleanor Clinic

Shared Antenatal Care in Melbourne | Eleanor Clinic

Planning a family or newly pregnant? Eleanor Clinic offers Shared Antenatal Care in Melbourne for low-risk pregnancies — combining hospital expertise with the continuity and personalised support of your trusted GP.

If you’re looking for antenatal care in Melbourne, pregnancy GP care, or a shared care pregnancy program, our experienced team is here to guide you through every stage with warmth, expertise, and continuity.

What is Shared Antenatal Care?

Shared Antenatal Care is a popular pregnancy care option in Melbourne that allows you to share your care between a hospital and your GP.

You’ll attend some appointments at your chosen hospital, while most of your routine pregnancy visits happen at Eleanor Clinic with a GP who knows you and your health history.

Our doctors — Dr Naima Rahman, Dr Bea Sgro, Dr. Caroline Cousins and Dr Antje Theilhaber have all done specialised training and are accredited to provide shared care with:

  • The Royal Women’s Hospital
  • Joan Kirner Hospital

This means you receive trusted hospital maternity care alongside consistent GP-led pregnancy support.

Benefits of Shared Antenatal Care

Continuity of Care Throughout Pregnancy

One of the key benefits of shared antenatal care is continuity of care — seeing the same GP throughout your pregnancy.

This allows us to:

  • Understand your medical history in depth
  • Provide consistent, personalised advice
  • Build a trusted relationship and get supported by our great network of local pelvic health physiotherapist, perinatal psychologists, lactation consultants
  • Support your emotional wellbeing by being holistically cared for.

Continuity is especially valuable during pregnancy, helping you feel more confident, informed, and supported.

Whole-Family, Holistic Care

At Eleanor Clinic, we provide family-centred pregnancy care — not just antenatal visits.

We support:

  • Your physical health
  • Your mental health
  • Your partner or support person
  • Your baby’s care after birth

Because your GP continues caring for you beyond pregnancy, your care is seamless from preconception to postnatal and beyond.

Inclusive Antenatal Care for Every Family

We are proud to offer inclusive antenatal care in Melbourne, supporting all family structures and pregnancy journeys.

We warmly welcome:

  • Dads and non-birthing partners
  • Same-sex couples
  • Single mums and solo parents
  • IVF and assisted conception journeys
  • Diverse family and cultural backgrounds

We actively include your partner or support person in your care and ensure every family feels respected, safe, and supported.

Convenient, Local Pregnancy Care

With shared care, many of your appointments take place at Eleanor Clinic — making pregnancy care more convenient and accessible.

Benefits include:

  • Shorter wait times
  • Easier appointment scheduling
  • A calm, familiar environment. Clinic garden to enjoy some fresh air and sun, if the weather allows .

Access to Melbourne’s Leading Hospitals

You’ll still receive care and give birth at your chosen hospital, ensuring access to specialist maternity services.

We work closely with:

  • The Royal Women’s Hospital
  • Joan Kirner Hospital

This ensures safe, coordinated care throughout your pregnancy.

Preconception Care in Melbourne

Thinking about starting a family? Booking a pre-pregnancy check-up is one of the best things you can do.

Our GPs provide preconception care in Melbourne, including:

  • Health checks and screening
  • Medication review, vaccinations
  • Fertility and cycle advice
  • Mental health support
  • Chronic condition management

Being as healthy as possible before pregnancy supports the best outcomes for you and your baby.

Early Pregnancy Care – Book Your First Appointment

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant — congratulations!

The first trimester is a critical time for your baby’s development, and early care is essential.

We recommend booking early for:

  • Pregnancy confirmation
  • Blood tests and early scans
  • Discussion of antenatal care options
  • Planning your shared care pathway

Early antenatal care leads to better pregnancy outcomes.

Public vs Private Pregnancy Care in Melbourne

Melbourne offers excellent public and private maternity care options.

At Eleanor Clinic, we help you understand:

  • Shared antenatal care
  • Public hospital care, midwife care
  • Private obstetric care

We’ll guide you in choosing the option that best suits your needs, preferences, and circumstances

Book Shared Antenatal Care in Melbourne

Looking for shared antenatal care near you or a pregnancy GP in Melbourne?

Eleanor Clinic provides personalised, continuous, and inclusive pregnancy care for you and your family.

Book your appointment today to start your pregnancy journey with a team that truly knows and supports you.

December 18, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic

Welcome Dr. Julie Carlie!

Dr Julie Carlie – General Practitioner (MBBS, FRACGP)
Compassionate, Experienced, and Dedicated to Whole-Person Care

Dr Julie Carlie is a warm and experienced GP specialising in women’s health, ADHD care, skin checks, paediatrics, and gender-affirming care.

Dr Julie Carlie is an approachable, and highly experienced doctor committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. She enjoys the full breadth of general practice and is passionate about supporting individuals and families through every stage of life.

Special Interests

• Women’s Health: Including menopause, perimenopause, contraception, and weight management.
• Neurodiversity Support: Extensive experience caring for neurodivergent patients, particularly in the assessment and ongoing management of ADHD and ASD. Julie is happy to continue ADHD prescribing and can assist in facilitating diagnosis when needed.
• Skin Health: Comprehensive skin care, full skin checks, and excision of skin lesions and skin cancers.
• Paediatrics: She has completed the Sydney Child Health Program and enjoys providing nurturing, evidence-based care for children of all ages.
• Aged Care & Chronic Disease Management: Strong clinical background in supporting older adults and managing long-term conditions.

Inclusive & Gender-Affirming Care

Dr Julie is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and is pleased to provide ongoing gender-affirming care, offering a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all patients.

Available four days a week.
New and existing patients are warmly welcomed.

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December 9, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic, Travel

Travel Health & Vaccinations at Eleanor Clinic

Travel With Confidence – Expert Travel Health Consults in Melbourne’s West

Planning to soak up the sun in Bali, wander through ancient temples in Asia, explore historic cities across Europe, or head out on safari in Africa? Whatever your destination, Eleanor Clinic is here to help you stay protected, prepared, and ready for a healthy, stress-free adventure. As a trusted GP clinic and an accredited Yellow Fever vaccination centre in Melbourne’s West, we provide comprehensive travel health consultations and travel vaccinations to ensure you are fully covered before you fly.

Why Choose Eleanor Clinic for Your Travel Health?

  • Personalised travel health advice based on your destination
  • Guidance on region-specific risks (food, water, mosquitoes, outbreaks)
  • Recommended or required travel vaccinations
  • Yellow Fever vaccinations (accredited centre)
  • Malaria prevention guidance and prescriptions
  • Tips for staying healthy while travelling, make sure you have travel insurance
  • Option for same-day vaccinations (simply notify reception when booking)

Whether you’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, visiting family overseas, going on a cruise, or taking a last-minute business trip, our team will help you travel with confidence.

When Should You Book?

We recommend booking your travel health consultation at least 6 weeks before travel, so vaccines have time to take effect and any multi-dose schedules can be completed. But don’t worry — even a last-minute appointment (even 1 day before) is better than none. If you’re about to fly soon, we can still provide essential advice and vaccinations to help protect your trip.

Travel Vaccinations Available at Eleanor Clinic

We offer a wide range of travel vaccines commonly recommended for international destinations, including:

  • Yellow Fever (accredited vaccination centre)
  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Typhoid
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies
  • Influenza
  • And more, depending on your travel plan

Your doctor will tailor your vaccination schedule to your exact itinerary — whether you’re exploring remote areas, visiting multiple countries, or travelling with family or children.

Your Local Travel Health Experts in Melbourne’s West

Eleanor Clinic is proud to be recognised as a leading location for travel vaccinations and travel health consultations in:

  • Footscray
  • Yarraville
  • Seddon
  • Williamstown
  • Newport
  • Altona
  • Sunshine
  • Braybrook
  • Maidstone
  • And surrounding suburbs in Melbourne’s West

If you’re searching for “travel vaccinations near me”, “Yellow Fever vaccine Melbourne West”, or “best travel clinic in the west” — you’re in the right place

Make Your Trip Safe, Healthy & Hassle-Free

Your journey begins with good preparation — and we’re here to help.

Book your travel health consultation today at Eleanor Clinic and travel with confidence.

Our friendly team looks forward to supporting your next adventure.

 

November 3, 2025 In Eleanor Clinic

Politics, Clear as Mud — and What You Can Learn from a Mud Kitchen-Good Medicine takes time- Not rushed 6 minute medicine

We love watching children play in our front garden with our mud kitchen. It’s a wonderful reminder that good things take time — just like good medicine.

Unfortunately, recent government changes to Medicare are pushing towards shorter, rushed consultations — often called “six-minute medicine.” These rebates simply don’t cover the true cost of providing high-quality, personalised care.

At Eleanor Clinic, we believe your health deserves time, attention, and genuine care — not rushed consultations. Under the current Medicare system, the rebate per minute actually decreases for longer appointments. This affects complex consultations such as chronic disease management, women’s health, and mental health care — precisely where time and understanding matter most.

Providing High-Quality Care Takes More Than a Few Minutes

Delivering safe, comprehensive medical care involves many essential costs, including:

  • Highly trained contract doctors, nurses, and reception staff
  • Modern medical equipment, technology, and clinical supplies
  • Rent, electricity, insurance, and administrative costs

Why We Charge a Gap (Out-of-Pocket Fee)

Charging a gap allows us to:

✅ Provide longer, more thorough consultations
✅ Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients
✅ Continue offering a wide range of services, including:

    • Chronic disease management
    • Preventative health checks
    • Mental health support

Making Healthcare Accessible

We understand that rising living costs are putting pressure on families. That’s why we’re committed to offering:

  • Online repeat script and referral requests
  • Telehealth appointments for busy days
  • Bulk billing for most Care Plans and Health Assessments
  • Quick bulk-billed consults for same-day medical certificates

By registering for MyMedicare, we may also be able to bulk bill you for certain items in the future.

Our Promise to You

Our goal is simple: to continue providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care for every patient — now and into the future. Because your health deserves care without compromise, not “six-minute medicine.”

Advocating for a Better-Funded Primary Health System

At Eleanor Clinic, we strongly believe that all Australians deserve access to quality, timely, and comprehensive primary healthcare.

We call on the government to:

  • Increase Medicare rebates for longer and more complex consultations
  • Provide better funding for mental health care and chronic disease management
  • Support community health providers such as Cohealth, who care for our most vulnerable patients

We encourage you to contact your local Federal Member of Parliament to share how these Medicare changes affect you. And please speak to your GP about whether you qualify for a Care Plan to help manage complex or chronic conditions.

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We’ll continue to advocate for a healthcare system that values both patients and the clinicians who care for them.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Together, we can keep delivering the high-quality care you deserve.