Practice Profile
Dr Llewellyn Testro and partner established Yarram Medical Centre in its current location in 1989. In 1999 Dr Testro entered a joint venture with Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS). The primary objectives of the joint venture were to recruit General Practitioners to work within the practice, develop the physical features of the practice, meet Year 2k requirements and seek AGPAL Accreditation. All of these goals have been met in the interim years. More recently the Yarram Medical Centre has become a training practice for GP Registrars.
Yarram Medical Centre is eligible for Government assistance packages as it is within a District of Workforce Shortage.
All GPs have admitting rights to Yarram & District Health Service. Yarram Medical Centre is an accredited GP training practice that has hosted Registrars since January 2003.
To find out more about Yarram Medical Centre please visit their website.
Consulting Hours
The practice is open from 9.00 am until 5.30 pm Monday to Friday. After hours care is delivered from the YDHS Emergency Department. GPs participate in a 1:6 roster for after-hour care of patients of YMC, the general public and inpatients of YDHS.
In recognition of the after-hour on call requirement all GPs have one half day off per week.
General Practitioner Registrar
The Medical Centre is an accredited getGP registrar training practice. Registrar teaching time is allocated in the schedule each week and staff are aware of the support required to make this an enjoyable term for the registrar, supervisors and staff. Excellent accommodation for medical staff is situated close to the town, Medical Centre and Yarram & District Health Service.
The Yarram Community
Yarram is at the heart of the most beautiful country in Gippsland. From the splendour of Ninety Mile Beach to the delicious cool atmosphere of Tarra Valley National Park, from the historic excellence of Port Albert and the to the natural wonder of Wilson’s Promontory, there is somewhere here to please everyone. The town of Yarram boasts many architecturally significant historic buildings and offers the visitor a wide range of retail and service options. At the eastern end of town there is an outstanding 18 hole golf course, rated in the top 10% of Victorian public access courses which is populated by many kangaroos. At the western end of the town is the superbly cared for bowling greens. In between there are tennis courts, a swimming pool, extensive shopping facilities, hotels and the recently restored Regent Theatre. There is also an aerodrome, football field, recreation reserve and walking trails. There are two caravan parks and two motels in Yarram. A further five caravan/camping parks are in close proximity, including two in the Tarra Valley rainforest region and one right on the famous 90 Mile Beach at Woodside.
The Regent Theatre shows latest release films. It hosts musical artists, theatrical productions, music and dance eisteddfods, exhibitions, social events for local groups and private functions.
Specialty retail and service businesses include giftware, craft supplies, tyre service, beauty therapy, haberdashery, clothing, sporting goods, garden and landscaping supplies, accountancy practices, financial planning and funeral directors.
Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, car repairers, handymen, computer consultants and many other trade services are available locally. The Yarram CBD is modest in size but most items can be purchased in the town.
Yarram has its own weekly newspaper, The Yarram Standard, with a history dating back to 1875. The historic newspaper’s office is located on the main street of Yarram.
Services in town
The town has a library located at the Shire of Wellington Service Centre in Yarram www.wellington.vic.gov.au. And:
4 Banks
2 Chemists
2 Supermarkets
2 Bakeries
3 Car dealerships
2 Butchers
3 Hardware stores
Taxi Service
4 Hairdressing salons
Dry cleaners/Laundromat
Newsagent
Petrol station
2 Real Estate Agents
2 Employment agencies
2 Hotels with dining rooms in Yarram
4 Restaurants
3 Hotels with dining rooms in close proximity
5 Cafés/takeaway food in Yarram
Retravision
5 Cafes/takeaway food in close proximity
Car & boat wash
Second-hand furniture/bric-a-brac
Carpet and flooring showroom
Heating and cooling centre
Local Geography
Yarram is situated on the plain between the Ninety-Mile Beach and the Strzelecki Ranges, which makes it a popular destination for people seeking beautiful beaches and natural environments. Wilson’s Promontory is just a one hour drive towards Melbourne from Yarram which is well within reach for day trips or weekends away.
Yarram is located 220 kilometres (2.5 hour drive) south east of Melbourne in rural Victoria. The township of Yarram, which is the principal service centre of the area and is located in the Shire of Wellington. Travel between Yarram and Melbourne via the Princes Highway on a dual carriage freeway from Traralgon to Melbourne; or via the more scenic South Gippsland Highway.
Yarram is 65 km from Traralgon, 75 km from Sale and 80km from Leongatha. There is a daily bus service to Melbourne. Weekday service to Traralgon via mini bus connects with the Traralgon to Melbourne rail system.
Contact
Yarram Medical Centre91 Commercial RoadYarram Vic 3971Phone: 03 5182 0333Fax: 03 5182 6136 Email: medical.centre@ydhs.com.auPrincipal – Dr Llewellyn TestroPractice Manager – Mrs Elaine Ripper
