Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson)
Dickson · ACT · 2602
A Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for injuries and illnesses that need attention today but are not life-threatening. Fully bulk billed — bring your Medicare card.
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Confirm hours with the clinic before travelling — holiday hours can differ.
Address
DICKSON PLACE, Dickson, ACT, 2602
Region
Greater Canberra
Directions
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Bulk billed at Medicare UCCs; confirm with the clinic
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Friday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am – 10pm
- Sunday
- 7:30am – 10pm
Hours sourced from the healthdirect National Health Services Directory. Public-holiday hours can differ — call ahead on holidays.
Nearby urgent care clinics
Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson) is an urgent care clinic in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are bulk billed with a Medicare card and need no appointment or referral; confirm billing with the clinic before you visit. Monday: 7:30am – 10pm. Tuesday: 7:30am – 10pm. Wednesday: 7:30am – 10pm. Thursday: 7:30am – 10pm. Friday: 7:30am – 10pm. Saturday: 7:30am – 10pm. Sunday: 7:30am – 10pm.
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.
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Before you go
- Do I need an appointment at Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson)?
- Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are walk-in: no appointment, referral, or regular GP is required. Some state-run or privately run urgent care services ask you to call ahead, so confirm with Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson) in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory before travelling. Bring your Medicare card.
- Is Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson) bulk billed?
- Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card, with tests such as pathology or imaging sometimes charged separately. Some urgent care services are privately run and charge a consultation fee, so confirm billing directly with Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson) before you visit.
- What conditions does Walk-in Centre Inner North (Dickson) treat?
- Medicare Urgent Care Clinics treat urgent but non-life-threatening conditions: minor fractures and sprains, cuts needing stitches, infections, burns, and similar same-day concerns. For emergencies always call 000.
- What if I just need a prescription or medical certificate?
- For non-urgent needs like prescriptions, medical certificates, and referrals you can see an AHPRA-registered doctor online through Doccy telehealth without visiting a clinic.
Alternative services
Call 1800 022 222 day or night for free health information and advice. A nurse will answer your call and connect you with the right care.
Poisons Centre
Call 13 11 26 anytime (24 hours 7 days a week) for poisoning and envenoming information.
Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist can advise on many non-serious conditions and dispense eScripts. Find a chemist open now, or see a doctor online first if you need a script.
For non-urgent conditions like medical certificates, prescriptions, and referrals - see an AHPRA-registered doctor online from $12.90.
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies.