Medicare Urgent Care Clinics Across Australia
114
Clinics
100%
Bulk billed
8
States
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(114 clinics)New South Wales
30 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Victoria
33 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Queensland
16 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Western Australia
13 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
South Australia
6 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Tasmania
6 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Australian Capital Territory
6 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Northern Territory
4 walk-in, bulk billed clinics
Urgent care vs emergency department vs GP
| Urgent Care Clinic | Emergency Department | GP / Telehealth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Urgent but not life-threatening: minor fractures, cuts needing stitches, infections, burns | Life-threatening emergencies: chest pain, stroke, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing | Ongoing care, prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates, check-ups |
| Cost | Free — fully bulk billed with a Medicare card | Free at public hospitals | Varies — bulk billed or gap fee; telehealth from $12.90 |
| Appointment | Walk in, no appointment or referral | Walk in, triaged by severity | Usually booked ahead |
| Typical hours | Extended hours, 7 days (commonly 8am to 10pm) | 24 hours | Business hours; telehealth extends this |
| Medicare card needed |
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. You can also check live emergency department wait times before deciding where to go.
How Medicare Urgent Care Clinics work
Walk in with your Medicare card
No appointment, referral, or regular GP needed. Bring your Medicare card and any current medications.
Be seen by a doctor or nurse
Clinics are equipped for minor fractures, wounds needing stitches, infections, burns, and other urgent (non-emergency) conditions.
Leave with no bill
Every visit is fully bulk billed. The clinic sends a summary to your regular GP for follow-up care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics