General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Women’s health
- Implanon insertion and removal
Dr Khushpinder Kaur in a relaxed consultation
Contraception and family planning GP in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Contraception that suits your body and your life, Implanon insertion and removal, and support when you’re ready to plan a pregnancy, all with GPs who take the time to explain your options.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
Family planning at every stage.
Your contraception needs change over time. Tap a stage, or let it play through, to see the options worth talking about.
Stage 1 of 6
Teens and young adults
Starting out
Confidential advice on contraception, periods and sexual health.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Confidential appointments
- The pill and long-acting options
- Condoms and STI prevention
- Emergency contraception
Stage 2 of 6
Not ready yet
Reliable contraception
Long-acting methods offer reliable, low-maintenance protection.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Implanon, lasting up to three years
- IUD referral
- The pill and injections
- Reviewing side effects
Stage 3 of 6
Planning a pregnancy
When you’re ready
A pre-pregnancy check helps you start well.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Stopping contraception
- Pre-pregnancy health check
- Folic acid and vaccines
- Fertility questions
Stage 4 of 6
After a baby
Spacing your family
Options that suit breastfeeding and your plans.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Contraception after birth
- Options while breastfeeding
- Implanon after birth
- Planning the next pregnancy
Stage 5 of 6
Family complete
Permanent options
Information on long-term and permanent contraception for all partners.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Long-acting reversible options
- Vasectomy information and referral
- Tubal ligation information
- Making an informed choice
Stage 6 of 6
Perimenopause
Changing needs
Contraception is still needed until menopause is confirmed, and needs may change.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Contraception in your 40s and 50s
- Perimenopause symptoms
- Options that help heavy periods
- When to stop contraception
Family planning services.
Contraception and family planning care we offer at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online, or call reception and let us know if it’s for Implanon so we can book a longer appointment.
GPs for family planning.
Dr Devika and Dr Raji insert Implanon, and several of our GPs have interests in contraception and family planning, including Dr Chan, Dr Anwar and Dr Landy.
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Women’s health and cervical screening
- Antenatal shared care
- Sexual health and contraception
GP Registrar
Dr Raji Durairaja
MBBSSpeaks English, Tamil- Women’s health
- Implanon insertion
General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Women’s health
- Contraception
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Women’s health
- Family planning
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Maternal and child health
- Women’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Women’s and children’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Women’s health
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Women’s health
Making the right choice for you.
What helps for your appointment:
- 1Think about your plans
Whether you’d like children in the future, and when, helps guide the options.
- 2Note your health history
Migraines, blood pressure, clots and medicines can affect which options suit you.
- 3Book the right length
Implanon insertion and pre-pregnancy checks need a longer appointment.
- 4Ask anything
Your GP will explain the benefits, side effects and costs of each option.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Family planning questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineYes. Several of our GPs insert and remove Implanon. Ask for a longer appointment when you book.
Implanon lasts up to three years and can be removed earlier if you choose.
Your GP can talk through IUD options and refer you for insertion.
As soon as possible. Some options work best within 72 hours and others up to 120 hours, so call reception or a pharmacist straight away.
Eligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Some consumables or medicines may attract a cost, and reception will confirm first.
Yes. Young people can speak with a GP confidentially. Your GP will explain how confidentiality works.
Implanon in Ballarat, close to home
If you’re looking for Implanon insertion or removal in Ballarat, several of our GPs at Delacombe Medical Centre insert and remove Implanon. Book a longer appointment online, or call reception for contraception advice from a GP in Delacombe.
- Delacombe
- Winter Valley
- Bonshaw
- Smythes Creek
- Lucas
- Sebastopol
- Alfredton
- Ballarat
Book a family planning appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.