Podiatry Services Kennington

• Any referrals you may have.
• For your first appointment, a medical and medication history will be requested.
• For children’s appointments, please bring along their Green Book if available.
• For biomechanical assessments bring your most frequently worn shoes, including work shoes for assessment.
• Preferred payment type (we accept EFTPOS, Credit Card, Cash and Cheque)
• Health Insurance Card (we have HICAPs in clinic for immediate rebate)

Yes. Parking is available at the rear of the clinic, through the roller door (access from Nolan Street). There is also conveniently located free street parking on Lucan Street and Nolan Street. Disabled under-cover car parking at the front of the property (access from Lucan Street, heading towards Bendigo CBD).

We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, preferably shorts or fitted leggings, to allow for a comprehensive assessment of your function and an accurate diagnosis. Please ensure that we can access the skin and muscles up to your knee if needed. Don’t forget to bring your running shoes and the shoes you wear most frequently, including work or school shoes, for assessment.

No, you do not need a referral to see any of our friendly Kennington Podiatrists.

However, there are several referrals we do accept please see the list below and how payment is organised.

Medicare – your doctor may provide you with a Chronic Disease Management Plan or EPC. We bulk bill* these referrals.

*note – any additional appointment costs or take-home treatments will be charged at an affordable rate to the patient.

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) – we accept all DVA (white* and gold card) referrals. Please request a D904 referral from you Doctor to access our services.

*note – white card holders are only accepted for certain medical conditions and prior approval for services is required.

Home Care Package – we accept home care packages and will forward all invoice on to your care package coordinator or accounts team.

NDIS – we can accept self-managed and plan-managed clients, we will bill your third-party provider directly for you. We are not a registered NDIS provider and therefore are unable to accept NDIA managed clients.

TAC – we accept TAC patients.

Work Cover – we accept Work cover patients.

Yes, you can claim for Podiatry through your Private Health Insurance if you have extras cover through your PHI. To ensure a hassle-free experience, we have HICAPS facilities available in the clinic, allowing us to process your claim directly with your provider for an instant rebate.

However, it’s important to note that not all health funds provide the same level of coverage for podiatry services. We recommend reaching out to your health fund directly to determine the extent of your coverage. We are also able to provide quotes for orthoses and surgeries, giving you an upfront understanding of any out-of-pocket expenses.

Please contact reception@evolvepodiatrybendigo.com.au for quotes.

Yes, absolutely! Treating the underlying cause of the infection is essential. Our skilled podiatrist will provide gentle treatment, taking into consideration your infected toe. We have a deep understanding and proficiency in the minimally invasive management of painful ingrown toenails.

At Evolve Podiatry Bendigo, we have great confidence in our ability to assist almost everyone with their foot health complaints. However, if, for any reason, you do not observe any clinical improvements within the specified timeframe (which we will likely identify before you do), we will refer you to a Sport Specialist, Podiatric Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, or another specialist Health Care Professional whom we believe can offer the necessary help.

Please see our consultation costs and consult duration times below:

Please note, there additional consult costs for additional Podiatry services. Please contact reception@evolvepodiatrybendigo.com.au if you require further information.