Free telehealth services for the flood ravaged town of Eugowra

Like all Australians we’ve been saddened by news of the recent flooding disaster in the small town of Eugowra in central NSW which claimed the lives of two community members and damaged 80% of homes and businesses.

After speaking with locals, there is a clear need for more healthcare services, with most doctors and chemists located a 30 kilometre drive out of town. Many residents will also be displaced indefinitely while the town rebuilds. 

Helping the residents of Eugowra

We wanted to do something to help families in Eugowra, especially at Christmas, which is why we are offering free healthcare to residents of the town until the end of January 2023.

That means anyone in Eugowra who needs to speak to a doctor or get the medication they need, can do so free of charge. If you know of anyone in the area, please let them know.

“Customers living in regional Australia tell us that InstantScripts is a lifesaver for them, with very few doctors in their towns”, says Richard Skimin, Chief Operating Officer of InstantScripts. “It’s hoped this will alleviate the pressure on local doctors in and around Eugowra, by bolstering support services”. 

Free healthcare for Eugowra

InstantScripts has more than 100 Australian-registered doctors and is available from 6AM to midnight, seven days a week. The $49 fee for an initial GP telehealth consultation will be waived, as will a follow up consult fee of $49. 

E-scripts will also be offered free of charge (normally $19), significantly reducing the cost of accessing around 300 common medications.

How to access the service

All patients need to do to access free healthcare is enter the discount code EUGOWRA along with their home address.

Each person can access up to five free consults and/or prescriptions. This will be available until 31 January 2023. Terms and conditions apply.

This will serve as a pilot program, with hopes to make subsidised healthcare services more widely available to regional and remote communities nationwide. 

Visit www.eugowrafloodappeal.com.au for more information.