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Telehealth in Perth and WA
Telehealth GP appointments in Perth and WA
In Perth or regional Western Australia? See an Australian-registered GP by phone or video, booked on WA time. bulkbill.doctor is an online GP service, not a local clinic, so you can book from anywhere in WA.
Medically reviewed by Dr Damien Ford
General Practitioner MBBS FRACGP
WHO IT'S FOR
People in Perth and across Western Australia
How telehealth works in WA
Telehealth lets you see a GP by phone or video without travelling, which matters in a state as large as WA. bulkbill.doctor is an Australia-wide online GP service with no physical clinic in Perth, so you can book from anywhere.
Medicare is a national scheme, so the telehealth rules are the same in WA as in NSW, Victoria or Queensland. Your GP can issue certificates, scripts and referrals where clinically appropriate, and suggest an in-person visit if you need one.
What happens in your consult
Your GP will:
 | talk with you about your symptoms and health history |
 | give you advice and a plan for your next steps |
 | issue a medical certificate if it's clinically appropriate |
 | send a script by email or SMS if it's clinically appropriate |
 | write a referral or request tests where it's appropriate |
 | suggest an in-person visit if you need an examination |
WA is two to three hours behind the east coast and doesn't use daylight saving. Urgent After Hours runs 12am to 7am your local time, so in Perth that means WA time.
Bulk billing and after hours in WA
Medicare eligibility rules apply. If your consult meets Medicare's rules, it can be bulk billed, and your eligibility is checked when you book. If you're not eligible, a private fee applies.
healthdirect (1800 022 222) offers nurse advice 24/7, and adults calling 1800MEDICARE may be offered the WA Virtual Emergency Department. Our urgent telehealth consults cover 12am to 7am.
How to book
 | Book online and choose the appointment type that suits you |
 | Talk with an Australian registered GP by phone or video |
 | Get any certificate, script or referral sent after your consult |
What you need
| Your Medicare card details, so your eligibility can be checked |
| A private, quiet space and a phone, tablet or computer |
| A list of any medicines you take |
| Your WA address and the pharmacy you'd like to use |
FAQ
Can I book a telehealth appointment in Perth?
Yes. bulkbill.doctor GPs consult by phone or video with patients in Perth and anywhere in WA, including regional and remote areas. Your eligibility is checked when you book.
Do you have a clinic in Perth?
No. bulkbill.doctor is an online GP service with no physical clinic. Every consult is by phone or video, so you can book from anywhere in Western Australia.
Are appointment times shown in WA time?
Urgent After Hours runs 12am to 7am your local time, which is WA time if you're in WA. Check the booking calendar for available times.
What other after hours help is there in WA?
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 at any time to speak with a registered nurse. Adults calling 1800MEDICARE may be offered the WA Virtual Emergency Department.
Can I get a certificate or script in WA by telehealth?
Yes, where clinically appropriate. Book a Standard appointment. Certificates are emailed to you, and eScripts are sent by email or SMS to use at any pharmacy.
Is telehealth bulk billed in WA?
Anyone can book. Medicare bulk billed if eligible. Medicare rules are the same in every state, and your eligibility is checked when you book. If you're not eligible, a private fee applies.
Can I choose my own doctor?
Yes. When you book, you can choose the doctor you'd like to see.
How long is a telehealth appointment?
A Standard appointment is a 10-minute phone or video consult. Long is 20 minutes, Extended is 40 minutes, and Urgent After Hours is 15 minutes.
Need a GP overnight? See our urgent after hours appointment.
APPOINTMENT
Standard
10 minutes, or 20 or 40 for more time
CONSULT
Phone or Video
From anywhere in WA
Need help now?
This is not an emergency service.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Call 000
Lifeline - 24/7 crisis support
MEDICARE
Medicare bulk billed if eligible
Eligibility checked when you book
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