BATHURST'S vaccination hub is moving to a larger location where more jabs will be able to be administered each day.
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The Western NSW Local Health District hub, in William Street, has been operating seven days a week since early July.
Its relocation to a new site on Charles Sturt University's campus, at Building 1286 on Panorama Avenue, comes with the support of the university.
It will operate at the new site from Monday, August 23 onward, seven days a week.
Bathurst Vaccination Hub executive lead Melissa Belfanti said it would allow the hub "to increase capacity and safely administer more vaccines per day".
"The clinic will still be by appointment only; we won't accept walk-ins," she said.
"To book an appointment, people can visit the online Eligibility Checker or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
"The new site is easily accessed, including for those relying on public transport, has more parking available and is a larger space so we can expand if necessary, while keeping the same focus on patient, staff and community safety."
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Charles Sturt University interim vice-chancellor Professor John Germov said the health and safety of staff, students and communities "is of paramount concern to Charles Sturt University".
"As the devastating spread of COVID-19 occurring in NSW and elsewhere in Australia shows, this is no time for complacency or indifference when it comes to vaccinations," he said.
"On behalf of the university, I want to continue to encourage staff, students and all in our communities to get vaccinated when they become eligible - at this vaccination clinic, or any other certified facility."
State MP Paul Toole said it was a big win for the city.
"Vaccination has never been more important and is our best way out of this," he said.
"We're all in this together and we can all play a role, so I urge everyone in Bathurst who has not already been vaccinated to take that step and book an appointment as soon as you can.
"Remember, vaccinations are not provided solely by WNSWLHD. You can also book in to get vaccinations through your GP, the Aboriginal Medical Service, the Primary Health Network and a number of pharmacies too."
Ochre Health is also providing vaccination services on the CSU campus - that service is separate to the relocated health district clinic.
For information on COVID-19 vaccination, go to www.health.gov.au.
