Balgownie Village General Practice wishes all our patients & families a very Merry Christmas.

We will be closed over the Christmas break from Tuesday the 24th of December at 11.30am (Christmas Eve) Reopening on Thursday the 2nd of January from 7.30am. Please check your scripts and if needed make an appointment to have these organised to get you through our closure period.

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22.

MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration model. It aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams.

Seeing your GP regularly and formalising the relationship you have with your GP and general practice through MyMedicare can lead to better health outcomes. By registering as a patient of your chosen general practice and selecting a preferred GP, additional funding will be available from the government to assist your primary care team to deliver the care you need. It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare, and registration is open to Australians with a Medicare card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card. All personal information recorded in MyMedicare, including your chosen healthcare providers, will be kept secure and your privacy will be maintained.

You can register for MyMedicare via your Express Plus Medicare App on your mobile device or ask one of our reception staff who can help you with a paper form.

Dear Patients of BVGP We wanted to share the news the Dr Michael Speed has retired after over 40 years of dedicated service as a doctor to our community here in Corrimal and Balgownie.

We are so grateful for the care and commitment he has provided over the years and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.

Over the Christmas & New Year’s break there are services available if you test positive for covid or need medical attention.

Bulli Hospital Urgent Care will be open over the Christmas Break opening hours can be found at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/bulli-2516-nsw/bulli-hospital-urgent-care/hospitals/0ffda705-9691-2908-22aa-6d539aeb3bf7

NSW Care at Home Support is available 7 days a week (Including public holidays) 8:00am-6:00 pm on 1800 960 933.

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non-Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22

Please see below for Services & their numbers:

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Balgownie Village General Practice wishes all our patients & families a very Merry Christmas.

We will be closed over the Christmas break from Saturday the 23rd of December and Reopening on Tuesday the 2nd of January from 7.30am.

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22.

Our Annual Government Funded Flu Vaccines for 2023 are in stock & flying out the door.

You are eligible for the gov-funded vaccine if you are :

• Pregnant
• Over 65
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Aged between 6 months to <5 years.
• Anyone over 6 months of age with a chronic condition at increased risk of influenza illness.

( If you are unsure of your eligibility please consult your doctor)

Eligible patients will be able to obtain their flu shot from our government funded stock, while our other patients are welcome to obtain a script from their doctor and either the GP or the nurse can administer the vaccination. Please note that appointments are still required for this option.

Balgownie Village General Practice would like to Welcome Dr George Sobol to our Practice.

Dr Sobol brings a wealth of experience to our practice.

Dr Sobol is available Monday & Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday & Fridays all day.

Over the Christmas & New Year’s break there are services available if you test positive for covid or need medical attention.

NSW Care at Home Support is available 7 days a week (Including public holidays) 8:00am-6:00 pm on 1800 960 933.

Please see below for Services & their numbers:

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non-Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22.

As of Tuesday, the 3rd of January 2023 our consultation fees will be adjusted in line with the latest Medicare schedule.

All Health Care Card Holders will have an out-of-pocket fee.

Please see below the table for fee adjustments. For more detailed information you can speak to one of our receptionists who can assist you further.

Balgownie Village General Practice wishes all our patients & families a very Merry Christmas.

We will be closed over the Christmas break from Saturday the 24th of December and only opening Thursday the 29th of December for Urgent Appointments ONLY & Re Opening on Tuesday the 3rd of January from 7.30am.

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22.