Canberrans don't need to sit in a waiting room to see a doctor. With an online GP in Canberra, you can speak to an AHPRA-registered doctor by phone or video — often within minutes — and get prescriptions, medical certificates, referrals and mental health care without leaving Braddon or Belconnen.
This guide covers what an online GP can treat, what it costs, how Medicare works in the ACT, and how to book a telehealth appointment today.
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Book an Online GP ConsultWhy Canberrans Are Choosing Online GPs
Getting a GP appointment in Canberra can mean days of waiting, a drive across town and half a morning off work. Telehealth removes all three problems:
See a doctor the same day you book — no waiting rooms, no queues.
Phone or video from your living room in Gungahlin, Woden, Tuggeranong or anywhere in the ACT.
Know the fee before you book — no surprise gap bills at the end.
eScripts, certificates and referrals sent straight to your phone or inbox.
What Can an Online GP Treat?
A telehealth GP can handle most of what a regular clinic visit covers — anything that doesn't require a physical examination:
- General health concerns: coughs, colds, infections, rashes, pain and ongoing conditions
- Repeat prescriptions: eScripts sent to your phone from $25 — repeat prescriptions online
- Medical certificates: for work, school or carer's leave from $15 — medical certificates online
- Referrals: specialist, pathology and imaging referrals from $25 — specialist referrals online
- Mental health care: bulk-billed mental health care plans for eligible Medicare card holders — online mental health services
- Women's and men's health: contraception reviews, sexual health and more
NewTeleDoc Online GP Services & Pricing
Check current pricing and fees before booking.
How an Online GP Appointment Works
- Book online: Choose your service and a time that suits — including same-day slots (book now).
- Speak to your GP: A private phone or video consultation with an AHPRA-registered doctor who takes a history and manages your concern.
- Get your documents: eScripts, certificates, referrals or care plans are issued digitally, usually within hours of your consult.
Is It Medicare-Eligible?
Telehealth consultations can attract Medicare rebates when you're a Medicare card holder, and NewTeleDoc's mental health care plans are bulk billed for eligible card holders. For other services, we keep pricing transparent and upfront — you always know what you'll pay before the consult starts. If you have private health cover with extras, check whether telehealth GP consultations are claimable on your policy.
Available Across All of Canberra & the ACT
Whether you're in the city centre, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden Valley, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong or surrounding NSW towns like Queanbeyan, an online GP consultation reaches you the same way — you just need a phone.
Telehealth is for non-urgent care. Seek emergency medical attention immediately if you or someone near you experiences:
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Heavy bleeding, fainting or seizure
- Signs of stroke — face droop, arm weakness, slurred speech
- Any other medical emergency
Call 000 or go to Canberra Hospital or the urgent care centre nearest you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Common questions about online GP consultations in Canberra.
Can I see a GP online in Canberra?
Yes. You can book a phone or video consultation with an AHPRA-registered GP serving Canberra and the ACT — no clinic visit needed, with same-day appointments often available.
How much does an online GP cost?
GP consultations start from $49, medical certificates from $15, prescriptions and referrals from $25, and mental health care plans are $0 bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.
Can I get a prescription or certificate from an online GP?
Yes. If clinically appropriate, your GP can issue an eScript sent directly to your phone, or a valid medical certificate for work or study, delivered digitally the same day.
Do online GPs work after hours?
Telehealth consultations can be booked outside standard clinic hours, which is a big advantage over after-hours home visits in the ACT. Check current availability when you book.
Is the consultation private and confidential?
Yes — consultations are one-on-one with a registered doctor, and all records and documents are handled confidentially under Australian privacy law.
The Bottom Line
An online GP gives Canberrans fast, private access to AHPRA-registered doctors — same-day consults, digital documents and transparent pricing, all from home. For non-urgent care, it's often the fastest and simplest way to see a doctor in the ACT.
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