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Live ACT ED & Emergency Department Wait Times

Live hospital wait times for Canberra emergency departments and walk-in centres — including Canberra Hospital, Calvary Public Hospital, and walk-in clinics — sourced from Canberra Health Services and refreshed every 15 minutes.

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Last updated

Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Please do not avoid seeking care or treatment based on wait times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACT emergency department and walk-in centre wait times

Which ACT facilities report live emergency wait times?

The ACT has two emergency departments -- Canberra Hospital (the territory's major trauma centre) and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. It also operates walk-in centres for lower-acuity presentations. In total, 2 ACT facilities report live wait data. Walk-in centres have set operating hours and may be closed outside those times.

What is the difference between an ED and a Walk-in Centre in the ACT?

Emergency departments (EDs) are open 24/7 and handle all levels of medical emergencies, including life-threatening conditions. Walk-in centres are nurse-led clinics for minor illnesses and injuries that do not require emergency care. They have set opening hours and are not suitable for serious conditions.

What do ACT ED patient counts mean?

The 'patients waiting' count shows the number of people who have arrived and been registered but have not yet started treatment. This is sourced directly from Canberra Health Services.

What is the average wait time at ACT EDs?

The average wait time is the mean time in minutes that patients have waited from arrival to the start of treatment. This is an average across all patients currently in the facility, so individual wait times will vary depending on triage category and clinical urgency.

What is the average treatment time at ACT facilities?

The average treatment time is the mean duration in minutes from when a patient starts receiving treatment to when they are discharged or admitted. This is unique to ACT data and helps indicate how long you might spend in the facility once seen.

How often are ACT ED wait times updated?

ACT emergency department wait times shown on Doccy refresh every 15 minutes; the underlying data from Canberra Health Services updates periodically throughout the day. For the most current data, visit the Canberra Health Services website directly.

Why is an ACT walk-in centre showing as closed?

Walk-in centres operate during set hours (typically daytime and early evening). Outside these hours, the facility is marked as closed. If you need care outside walk-in centre hours, attend one of the two emergency departments which are open 24/7.

Should I use ACT ED wait times to decide whether to seek emergency care?

No. Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Wait time data is for general awareness only and should not be used to decide whether to seek emergency care.

Care options near Canberra

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Alternative services

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