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General consultation

Whatever it is, ask a doctor.

One phone consultation covers most things — advice, scripts, certificates and referrals, if clinically appropriate. An AHPRA-registered doctor calls you within the hour, no appointment needed.

AHPRARegistered doctors
< 30 minsTypical wait time
6am–midnight7 days a week
4.9 ★Loved by patients
What you can get

One call, most things sorted

Scripts & repeats

eScripts by SMS — including repeats and medications beyond the express list.

Medical certificates

Including multi-day certificates and exam or assignment deferrals, if appropriate.

Specialist referrals

A referral letter to the specialist you need — renewed or brand new.

Pathology & radiology

Blood test and imaging requests, accepted at labs and clinics across Australia.

Treatment & advice

Assessment and treatment for everyday illness — colds, UTIs, infections, skin and more.

Straight answers

Honest advice on what to do next — even when that's “see someone in person.”

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How it works

No appointment. Just a call back.

Step 1

Tell us what's going on

A few questions about your symptoms and history, so the doctor calls prepared — not cold.

Step 2

The doctor calls you

A secure call within the hour, 6am to midnight. Miss it? They'll try again within 15 minutes.

Step 3

Sorted before you hang up

Scripts, certificates and referrals are issued during the call or minutes after, if clinically appropriate.

What it covers

Most of general practice, over the phone

Good for
  • Everyday illness — colds, UTIs, sinusitis, skin, migraines
  • Sexual health, women's and men's health
  • Ongoing care — HRT, quitting smoking, repeat scripts
  • Documents — certificates, referrals, test requests

Anywhere in Australia, on any phone — no video setup, no waiting room, no appointment.

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Not for
  • Emergencies — severe symptoms need 000, not telehealth
  • Mental health care plans
  • Anything needing hands-on examination
  • People under 18, and bulk billing — it's private-billed

Being upfront: what's prescribed is always the doctor's clinical call, and the fee isn't refundable if the outcome isn't what you hoped for. After weight loss care? That lives in our doctor-led treatment plans.

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The NextClinic app

Consultations are easier in the app.

Request a consultation in a few taps, see when the doctor's picked it up, and keep everything they issue — scripts, certificates, referrals — in one place.

  • Watch your request go from pending to approved
  • Everything the doctor issues, saved in one place
  • Care is one tap away whenever you need it
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Private by design

Your call stays between you and the doctor.

Calls are encrypted end to end, records are kept to Australian digital health standards, and we never sell your data. Anything shared beyond the call — with your regular GP or your pharmacy — happens only when it's needed for safe care.

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FAQs

Questions, answered

The NextClinic telehealth platform allows you to make remote consultations with a doctor via phone call. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss your medical concerns, health issues, provide advice, and may recommend treatments or medications.

No, you do not need to book an appointment. Simply submit a request for a telehealth consultation, and the doctor will call you within one business hour.

You can discuss a wide range of health concerns, including symptoms, medical history, and other health-related issues. The practitioner will provide medical advice and, if necessary, the doctor will initiate treatment, such as antibiotic prescriptions, medical certificates, or referral letters.

Yes, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics if clinically appropriate after the telehealth consultation.

Yes, our doctor will thoroughly assess your medical condition during the online consultation and provide you with a medical certificate if deemed necessary.

Yes, if your illness requires treatment and rest for multiple days to recover, our doctors will issue medical certificates for multiple days as the outcome of the online consultation.

Yes, AHPRA-accredited medical practitioners can issue prescriptions during telehealth consultations if deemed necessary. Approved prescriptions are sent to you via SMS for your convenience.

The doctor will attempt to call you again within 15 minutes. You can also reach out to our support team at support@nextclinic.com.au if you have further questions.

If clinically appropriate, the doctor may issue your e-scripts, medical certificate or specialist referral during the consultation. You should receive them instantly during the consultation or within a few minutes after it concludes.

The outcome of the consultation is at the discretion and clinical judgment of the doctor. We cannot guarantee that the doctor will prescribe what you ask for or issue the medical certificate you request. General consultation fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome.

No, we cannot create a mental health care plan through this pathway.

No, we cannot create them through this pathway . You’ll need to submit your weight loss treatment request via our weight loss treatment plan https://nextclinic.com.au/weight-loss.

Only if a hands-on exam with your regular doctor is essential. Otherwise, remote consultations cover most general health concerns.

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services currently. We will be rolling out our services to minors soon. Please stay tuned.

Our telehealth consultations are 100% private. Bulk billing is not available, and no medicare rebate.

Our doctors are online from 6 am to midnight AEST, 7 days a week.

With NextClinic, you can consult with licensed Australian doctors online from 6 am to midnight, ensuring access to healthcare at any time, including after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Only as needed for safe medical care (e.g., your regular GP or pharmacy). We never sell your data. We are here to solve your health problem, not create more!

No, the consultations are done through a phone call but we are working to add video conference capability to our software suite so that you can talk with our doctors face-to-face via a video call. Video conferencing, coming soon!

Absolutely, our doctors can assess your symptoms over the phone and issue UTI antibiotics as an e-script if clinically appropriate.

Yes. NextClinic doctors can issue a compounded medication script if clinically appropriate. Please note that all clinical decisions are made at the discretion of the treating doctor.

Support online now

Can't find what you're after? The FAQs page covers the lot, or email support@nextclinic.com.au — we reply within the day.

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