BOGAN SHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE
Some patients of the Bogan Shire Medical Centre will be liable for a co-payment, or gap fee on certain appointments from Monday 3 February 2025.
These new fees DO NOT apply to patients who are:
- Under 16 years of age
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders
- Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card holders
- Foster Child Health Care Card holders
- Health Care Card holders
- Low Income Health Care Card holders
- Pensioner Concession Card holders
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Health Card holders
Fees for all other patients will be charged as follows:
- Item 23: GP consult up to 15 minutes - $82.85 with a Medicare rebate of $42.85
- Item 36: GP consult 15 to 40 minutes - $132.90 with a Medicare rebate of $82.90
- Item 44: GP consult over 40 minutes - $182.15 with a Medicare rebate of $122.15
All fees will be payable by EFTPOS only at the time of the appointment.
The introduction of gap fees was decided on by Bogan Shire Council as part of its annual budget to help meet the costs of providing medical services to our community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP - COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Bogan Shire Council has a responsibility to develop a Community Strategic Plan, covering the next 10 years, which identifies the community’s key priorities and aspirations for the future of our Shire enabling decision making on the allocation of resources and efforts and covering a broad range of issues and services.
Our Community Engagement Workshop session, which is being held on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at the Nyngan RSL at 6.00pm, is an opportunity for you to contribute to the future of the Bogan Shire LGA, including the township of Nyngan, by putting forward your ideas and vision for the future.
If you are not able to attend the workshop but would like to provide input to the Plan, please send us your ideas via email to admin@bogan.nsw.gov.au
BOGAN SHIRE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
The recent opening of a third room at the Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre has increased the number of children able to attend each day.
As a result, there is currently a small number of vacancies for children aged 0-5. If you would like more information on the ELC please contact 68359038.
BOGAN SHIRE LIBRARY
Baby Time: every Friday 11am-12pm
Story Time returns on Monday 17 February
School Holiday Activities:
Monday February 3: Playdough 10am-11am; 11.30am-12.30pm (please book)
Tuesday February 4: Lego 10am-12pm
Wednesday February 5: Slime making 10am-11am; 11.30am-12.20pm (please book)
Thursday February 6: Lego 10am-12pm
Monday February 10: Painting 10am-11am; 11.30am-12.30pm (please book)
Tuesday February 11: Lego 10am-12pm
Wednesday February 12: Badge making 10am-11am; 11.30am-12.30pm (please book)
Bookings can be made via the Bogan Shire Library Facebook page or on 68359080
BOGAN SHIRE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
School holiday drop-in times (12-24 year olds): 1.30pm - 4.30pm
School Holiday Activities:
Thursday 30 January: European Handball
Friday 31 January: Nerf Gun battle
For updates and notification for BSYCC, please follow the Bogan Shire Council Facebook page or the Instagram page ‘BSC_YOUTHANDCOMMUNITYCENTRE’
NYNGAN WAR MEMORIAL POOL
The January opening hours are:
Mon - Friday: 6.30am-8.00am, 11.00am-8.00pm
Sat-Sun: 11.00am-7.00pm.
Entry fees are:
Season ticket for a single $110
Season ticket for a family $215
Single daily admission $3
Children 2 years and under (if swimming) $1
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on Thursday 27 February at 7pm. Members of the public are welcome to sit in the visitor gallery at Council meetings (with the exception of during confidential time). Council business papers, minutes and a recording of meetings are available on the website www.bogan.nsw.gov.au or as hard copy at the Nyngan Library.