Balgownie Village General Practice
Dr Farrugia, Dr Moss, Dr Vandara & Dr Sobol
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.
As of the 1st of May , our consultation fees will be adjusted in line with the latest Medicare schedule.
For more detailed information on our fees please visit our Fees information page, or contact our receptionist who can assist you further.
Out-of-pocket costs for full fee paying patients range between $25 and $35 per consultation at our practice.
| Item # | Description | Private | Medicare Rebate | Gap | HCC Card | Pension | |
| 3 | Level A | $50.00 | $17.90 | $32.10 | BB | BB | |
| 23 | Level B | $70.00 | $39.10 | $30.90 | BB | BB | |
| 36 | Level C | $105.00 | $75.75 | $29.25 | BB | BB | |
| 44 | Level D | $140.00 | $111.50 | $28.50 | BB | BB | |
| 5000 | After Hours – Level A | $60.00 | $30.15 | $29.85 | BB | BB | |
| 5020 | After Hours – Level B | $80.00 | $51.00 | $29.00 | BB | BB | |
| 5040 | After Hours – Level C | $118 | $87.40 | $30.60 | BB | BB | |
| 5060 | After Hours – Level D | $147.00 | $122.55 | $24.45 | BB | BB |
Balgownie Village General Practice will be closed over the Easter Long Weekend from Friday the 15th of April & reopening Tuesday the 19th of April at 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 they are open all long weekend.
Good Friday 15th of April 24hrs
Easter Saturday 16th of April 24hrs
Easter Sunday 17th of April 24hrs
Easter Monday 18th of April 24hrs
We wish you all a Happy & Safe Easter Long Weekend!
Unfortunately at this time we have to close our books due to the continuity of care for our current patients.
Please check back in within the next two months.
Our Annual Government Funded Flu Vaccines for 2022 have arrived.
You are eligible for the gov-funded vaccine if you are :
( 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 wish all our patients A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!
In what has been a very trying year we thankyou for all your patience and support!
Christmas & New Year opening hours are below!
Appointments are available for Pfizer Booster Shots!
If it has been 6 months since your second vaccination you are eligible.
Currently we are taking appointments for the last Saturday of the month with Dr Erin Treadwell.
You can book this through our HotDoc app or call our reception staff who will make an appointment for you.
With the current Covid-19 Pandemic, our Hot Doc booking system is now active for all Telehealth Appointments ONLY.
Where applicable please use this option to book an online appointment for Telehealth. If an appointment cannot be done over the phone please call the practice to discuss making a face to face appointment.
When booking Telehealth appointments, if you are a Pension or Health Care Card holder you will be bulk billed, for any private patients there will be a fee payable on the day.
You can follow the link below to book an appointment.