Emergency Department Waiting Times

University of Canberra Hospital does not have an emergency department. If you need emergency care call 000 or go directly to your nearest emergency department at Calvary Public Hospital in Bruce or Canberra Hospital in Garran.

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North Canberra

Walk-in Centre - Belconnen, Gungahlin and Inner North

Visit Canberra Health Services website for more information.

CALMS - Northside Surgery

Service
After hours General Practitioner practice for non-emergency care.

Open hours
Bookings
Weekdays: 6.00pm – 8.30am
Weekends and Public Holidays: 24 hours

Clinic
Weekdays: 8.00pm – approximately 11.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 10.00am – approximately 11.00pm

Location
Calvary Hospital
Day Services Building
Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce

Phone number
1300 422 567

Cost
CALMS is a private billing surgery.
There is a reduced fee for pensioners and health care card holders.

Staffed by
General Practitioner (GP)

South Canberra

Walk-in Centre - Tuggeranong

Visit Canberra Health Services website for more information.

CALMS - Southside Surgery

Service
After hours General Practitioner practice for non-emergency care.

Open hours
Bookings
Weekdays: 6.00pm – 8.30am
Weekends and Public Holidays: 24 hours

Clinic
Weekdays: 8.00pm – approximately 11.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 10.00am – approximately 11.00pm

Location
Canberra Hospital - Yamba Drive, Garran

Phone number
1300 422 567

Cost
CALMS is a private billing surgery.
There is a reduced fee for pensioners and health care card holders.

Staffed by
General Practitioner (GP)

CALMS - Tuggeranong

Service
After hours General Practitioner practice for non-emergency care.

Open hours
Bookings
Weekdays: 6.00pm – 8.30am
Weekends and Public Holidays: 24 hours

Clinic
Weekdays: 8.00pm – approximately 11.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Location
Tuggeranong Community Health Centre - Corner Anketell And Pitman Streets, Tuggeranong

Phone number
1300 422 567

Cost
CALMS is a private billing surgery.
There is a reduced fee for pensioners and health care card holders.

Staffed by
General Practitioner (GP)

Health Direct

General

Service
Phone service for health advice.
If required, they can offer you a call back from a GP.
They will advise you to attend an emergency department if necessary.

Open hours
24 hours a day seven days a week

Location
Phone service only

Phone number
1800 022 222

Cost
Calls from landlines are free, mobile charges may apply.

Staffed by
Registered Nurses

Pregnancy, birth and baby

Service
Phone and online service for pregnant women and new parents who have a baby up to 12 months of age.
The service provides guidance and reassurance and can refer you to the most appropriate health service.

Open hours
24 hours a day seven days a week

Location
Phone service.
Video call available. Visit the healthdirect website.

Phone number
1800 882 436

Cost
Calls from landlines are free, mobile charges may apply.

Staffed by
Maternal Child Health Nurses

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