Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service Expands 

The Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service is currently undergoing a significant extension and facelift.  This expansion has been prompted by the significant growth in activity since the centre first opened three years ago.  The waiting area has doubled in size and an additional two consulting rooms have been created, making a visit to the Afterhours Service more comfortable and spacious for patients and their families.

The Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service has also responded to the increase in activity through the recruitment of a third Doctor, taking the number of full time Doctor’s on staff to three.  The Afterhours practice is further supported by the majority of local General Practitioners who either participate on the roster or have contracted with the service to care for their patient’s after-hours. During busy times we have two doctors on roster to ensure a reasonable response time for unwell patients.

The cost of the project is anticipated to exceed $200,000 and represents yet another significant boost to the provision of healthcare services to the people of Bundaberg and surrounds.  Importantly, the Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service is a community owned facility, whereby all profits are reinjected into the business to improve the service to the community, as evidenced through this most recent expansion and investment.

The Friendlies Afterhours Medical Service operates:
Monday – Friday, 6pm till 8am
Weekends, 12noon Saturday – 8am Monday
Public Holidays, 24 hours


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