Effective 1st July 2023. As of 1st July 2023 – private billing out of pocket fees have slightly increased.

All New Patients and patients who have not been seen at this practice for at least 5 years will be charged a new patient fee.  If you are on a concession card or a child 18 years and below, you will be charged at the discount rate. DVA Gold cardholders will continue to be bulk billed.

Cooroy Family Medical takes pride in delivering high-quality medical care.  Unfortunately, the medicare rebate only covers a small portion of these costs. Community General Practice is not subsidised by State or Federal Governments, unlike the hospital system.  We are a locally owned small business, like many other General Practices. The Federal Government have frozen your medicare rebates or only increased it marginally.  The costs of running our practices have continuously increased, like most households, businesses and industries in our economy. The Federal Health Department have lowered our rebates when “bulk billing” patients, or they have totally cut item numbers so that practice can no longer absorb the cost of keeping their doors open, and continue to provide quality care. If you are concerned about these changes, we encourage you to voice your concerns to your Federal Member of Parliament – Mr Llew O’Brien (07) 41212936 or 319 Kent St Maryborough 4650.