It's not always easy to know which healthcare service you should go to when you have a medical problem, especially if your regular GP is not available.
If you feel you need medical attention urgently but can't get to your regular GP or don't want to wait in the Emergency Department (ED) then you could be eligible to receive Urgent Care.
Urgent Care services give you the care you need quickly for an illness or injury that is not an emergency such as:
When you don't know which healthcare option to use you can eithercall Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or use the Healthdirect Symptom Checker. A nurse will ask some questions and assist you to find the most appropriate place to treat your medical condition.
If your problem is life-threatening or an emergency please call an ambulance or attend an Emergency Department (ED).
Gregory Hills Urgent Care Service - You can call Healthdirect anytime for free on 1800 022 222. A registered nurse will ask you questions about your condition and guide you to the right care.
For interpreter services, call Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask for Healthdirect.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics provide bulk billed, urgent care in a GP setting, so you don't have to wait in a hospital emergency department.
Clinics are open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
You don't need an appointment or referral. You can walk in and wait to be seen.
