A new level of healthcare, which aims to reduce the stresses on hospital emergency departments, is now available throughout South Western Sydney. The following services have commenced at Bankstown, Campbelltown, Gregory Hills and Liverpool.
Campbelltown
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Located at Campbelltown Medical & Dental Centre, 296 Queen Street, Campbelltown.
Open 7 days a week 8am-8pm.
Walk-ins and online appoints available.
*Free for Medicare card holders and community-based asylum seekers.
Gregory Hills
Urgent Care Service
Located at My family Health Gregory Hills, 3 Rodeo Road, Gregory Hills.
By appointment through healthdirect or GP referral only.
Open 7 days a week 8am-8pm, including on public holidays.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a nurse who will determine your need for urgent care and make an appointment on your behalf. The nurse will confirm your appointment time and address.
*Free for Medicare card holders and community-based asylum seekers.
Liverpool
Urgent Care Service
Located at MyHealth Liverpool, Level 2 (next to Commonwealth Bank), Liverpool Westfield.
By appointment through healthdirect or GP referral only.
Open 7 days a week 8am-8pm, including on public holidays.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a nurse who will determine your need for urgent care and make an appointment on your behalf. The nurse will confirm your appointment time and address.
*Free for Medicare card holders and community-based asylum seekers.
Bankstown
Urgent Care Service
Located at Bankstown Medical and Dental Centre (ForHealth), 67 Rickard Road, Bankstown.
By appointment through healthdirect or GP referral only.
Open 7 days a week 8am-8pm, including on public holidays.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a nurse who will determine your need for urgent care and make an appointment on your behalf. The nurse will confirm your appointment time and address.
*Free for Medicare card holders and community-based asylum seekers.
When to seek urgent care
Urgent care is for when it’s urgent, but not an emergency.
Such as:
- minor infections
- minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries and neck and back pain
- urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- minor cuts
- insect bites and rashes
- minor eye and ear problems
- respiratory illness
- gastroenteritis
- mild burns
If you are unsure where to go call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.