Chronic Disease Management
in Biggera Waters, Gold Coast
One GP, One Plan,
Better Long-Term Health
Around half of all Australians live with at least one long-term health condition. If that is you, the difference between coping and doing well usually comes down to having one GP who knows your history and a plan you both agree on.
Our GPs prepare chronic disease management plans for patients across the northern Gold Coast, covering conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, kidney disease and thyroid problems. A plan sets out your goals, the checks you need and who else is involved in your care, and it opens access to Medicare rebates for allied health.
We are an accredited bulk billing practice open 7 days at Harbour Town Premium Outlets in Biggera Waters, a few minutes from Labrador, Runaway Bay and Coombabah, with onsite pathology for the blood tests your plan needs. Book a longer appointment and tell reception it is for a care plan, or call 07 5222 7117.
Conditions We Manage
Every Day
If a condition has lasted, or is likely to last, six months or more, a care plan can usually help. These are the ones our GPs see most often in Biggera Waters, Labrador, Runaway Bay and across the northern Gold Coast.
Learn More
About Care Plans
Detailed guides on how chronic disease management and Medicare care plans work in Australia
What A Care Plan
Actually Gives You
Medicare calls this a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, or GPCCMP. It replaced the older GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement in July 2025, so one plan now does the job the two used to do. If you had a plan before then, your GP will move you across at your next review.
What Is In Your Plan
- A written summary of your conditions, medicines and goals
- The checks and tests you need, and how often
- Referrals to allied health with Medicare rebates for up to 5 visits a year
- A review date so the plan does not sit in a drawer
- A copy for you, and for anyone helping with your care
What To Bring To The Appointment
- Your Medicare card
- All your medicines, or photos of the boxes
- Recent test results or specialist letters
- Home blood pressure or sugar readings if you take them
- The questions that matter most to you
Allied Health
On Your Care Plan
A care plan gives you Medicare rebates for up to five allied health visits each calendar year, shared across the providers your GP refers you to. Your doctor will recommend which ones suit your conditions and can refer you to physiotherapists, podiatrists and dietitians on the northern Gold Coast, close to where you live. Some providers bulk bill and others charge a gap, so ask about fees when you book with them.
Dietitian Support
Eating plans for diabetes, cholesterol, kidney disease and weight, built around food you actually like.
Physiotherapy
Strength and mobility work for arthritis, back pain and recovery, so you keep moving with less pain.
Podiatry And Foot Care
Foot checks and ongoing care, especially important with diabetes or poor circulation.
Exercise Physiologist
Safe, structured exercise for heart disease, diabetes and chronic pain.
Psychologist
Support for the mental load of living with a long-term condition.
Diabetes Educator
Practical help with monitoring, medicines and day-to-day management.
Care Plan Questions,
Answered
What patients ask our Biggera Waters GPs about chronic disease management.
Am I eligible for a chronic disease management plan?
Generally yes if you hold a Medicare card and have a condition that has lasted, or is likely to last, at least six months. Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis and kidney disease are common examples. Your GP will confirm at your appointment.
What allied health can I access on a care plan?
Up to five individual visits each calendar year, shared across all the providers on your plan. Medicare pays a rebate towards each visit. The number resets each January rather than 12 months from your plan date.
Is my old GP Management Plan still valid?
Medicare replaced the GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement with a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Existing plans and referrals can still be used during the transition, and your GP will move you onto the new plan at your next review.
When will my GP review the plan?
Your GP will set a schedule to suit your conditions, often every few months. Reviews keep your medicines, tests and allied health referrals current, and give you a chance to change your goals.
Do I need to see the same GP every time?
It helps a great deal. The doctor who knows your history will spot changes faster and keep your care joined up. You can request a particular GP when you book, and meet the team on our doctors page.
What will a care plan appointment cost me?
We are an accredited bulk billing practice, so appointments to prepare and review your plan are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders. Allied health providers set their own fees.
Can I have a plan for more than one condition?
Yes. One plan covers all of your chronic conditions together, which is the point of it. Many patients have two or three conditions that affect each other, such as diabetes with high blood pressure.
Do I have to register with MyMedicare first?
MyMedicare is a voluntary registration linking you to one practice. If you are registered with a practice, your plan needs to be prepared there. If you are not registered, your usual GP can still prepare it. Ask reception if you would like to register with us.
Other Services
At Harbour Town Doctors
Start Your Chronic Disease Management Plan
Book a longer appointment with one of our GPs and bring your medicines and recent results. Open 7 days at Harbour Town Premium Outlets in Biggera Waters, with free parking and onsite pathology, and an easy drive from Labrador, Runaway Bay, Coombabah, Hollywell, Arundel and Southport.