Important Update from Blackbutt Doctors

At Blackbutt Doctors, our commitment remains steadfast: to provide thorough, personalised, and high-quality medical care. To uphold this standard while ensuring financial sustainability, we continue to operate as a private billing practice.

From 1 November, you may encounter media coverage suggesting that general practices are “returning to bulk billing.” We wish to be transparent—this change does not apply to our clinic.

Despite recent government announcements, Blackbutt Doctors will not be adopting universal bulk billing. The current incentives do not adequately reflect the true cost of delivering quality care. We invest in highly skilled staff, modern equipment, and safe, welcoming facilities. We will not compromise on care to meet financial targets—six-minute medicine is not good medicine.

We recognise that healthcare costs are a concern for many. To support our patients, we encourage you to:

• Speak with your GP to determine eligibility for a chronic disease care plan
• Use our online services for repeat prescriptions and referrals
• Contact your Federal Member of Parliament to share how these changes affect you

We continue to advocate for increased Medicare rebates to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and restore funding for all types of appointments.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.