In short: A men's health check here is a 30-minute consult with a named, AHPRA-registered doctor, A$169. You talk through your history, heart risk, mood, sleep, weight and anything else on your list. Tests are ordered only if clinically indicated and billed by the lab. You leave with a written plan and a reminder for your next check. No referral needed.
Who is a men's health check for?
Men over 18 who keep meaning to get checked and keep not doing it. In practice that tends to look like a few familiar groups:
- shift and FIFO workers whose roster never lines up with a GP's
- new and expecting dads, when everyone's health is on the agenda except theirs
- men in their 40s who sit at a desk all day
- men coming up to 50 or 60 who aren't sure which checks suit their age
- men whose partner or family sent them the link (fair enough)
Those are the usual reasons people book, not rules about who can. Whether a check suits you is a doctor's call.
What happens in the 30 minutes?
Before the visit you answer four short questions online, and your doctor reads them first. In the consult, the doctor goes through:
- what you came in for, and anything you've been putting off mentioning
- your medical and family history
- heart health and cardiovascular risk
- mood, stress and sleep
- weight, alcohol, smoking or vaping, and how you live day to day
- sexual health concerns, if you have any
If tests would genuinely help, the doctor orders them. If not, they don't. Afterwards you get a written plan: what was found, what to do next, and when your next check is due. Treatment is only offered if your doctor decides it is right for you.
What doesn't the check do?
It's not emergency care, and it's not a replacement for a GP who already manages an ongoing condition. If you have a usual GP for something complex, keep seeing them; with your consent, we can share notes. It also can't promise a particular result. It's an honest look at where you're at, and a plan.
Which option fits where you are?
| if this is you | do this |
|---|---|
| Chest pain, severe breathlessness or signs of stroke now | Call 000 |
| Thoughts of self-harm | Call 000, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 |
| Under 18 | See a GP |
| A complex condition your usual GP already manages | Keep seeing that GP |
| No urgent symptoms, overdue for a proper look | A men's health check, A$169 |
| Had your check, want a follow-up | A single review (A$99) or Essentials membership (A$39 a month) |
How much does it cost?
A$169 for the check. Medicare rebate depends on eligibility, and you see what applies before you pay. Pathology, if your doctor orders it, is billed by the lab, and the cost is stated before you book. A bulk-billing GP may cost you less, and that's a fair choice too. See full pricing.
If it can't wait: call 000 in an emergency, or see your GP today. For thoughts of self-harm, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Before you book
- No referral needed. Start with the two-minute check.
- No payment to check. You only pay when you book a time.
- No lecture. The doctor works with what you tell them.
- Tests only if indicated. Lab-billed, cost shown first.
- Your doctor is named. [doctor name], AHPRA [AHPRA number].
- Refunds. [refund line]
last check: ____
The stuff you've been meaning to ask
Do I need to prepare anything?
Not much. Bring a list of anything you take, any recent results, and the thing you were going to mention "if there's time". There's time.
Will I definitely get blood tests?
No. Tests are ordered only when clinically indicated. If they are, the lab bills them separately and you see the cost before you book.
Can I bring up something embarrassing?
Yes. Sexual health, mood, sleep, weight, bowel habits: doctors hear all of it every week. It's one item on the list, and it's your list.
What do I get afterwards?
A written plan covering what was discussed, any tests ordered, next steps, and when your next check is due. You also get a reminder when that date comes round.
I already have a GP. Should I still book?
If your GP knows you well and you see them regularly, stay with them. If you haven't been in years, this is a reasonable way back in, and we can share notes with your GP if you agree.
References
- The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice (the Red Book), 10th edition, updated 2025. racgp.org.au
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. Patient Experiences, 2024–25. abs.gov.au
General information, the doctor decides.
Fill in the blank, finally
Thirty minutes, a named doctor, a written plan. A$169.
Start your check takes two minutes · no payment to check · no referral needed