You may have to ring around because many practices are not taking new patients.

Ginninderra Medical Clinic charges upwards of $30 for a consultation and is a ‘walk-in only’ service. Beware that waiting times can easily clock up to two hours.

Belconnen Mall medical clinic bulk bills for health care card holders. They are also happy to take new patients.

The Wattle Street Clinic in Lyneham has a good reputation but does not bulk bill.

There are two main hospitals in Canberra.

• Canberra hospital which is located at Yamba Dr, Garran
• Calvary Health Care Belconnen Way, Bruce