Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Tasmania
6
Clinics
100%
Bulk billed
Always call 000 for life-threatening emergencies. Confirm hours with the clinic before travelling — holiday hours can differ.
Greater Hobart
(3)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.
Care options near Hobart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Tasmania
How many urgent care clinics are there in Tasmania?
This page lists 6 urgent care clinics across Tasmania with addresses and opening hours, sourced from the healthdirect National Health Services Directory. Most are Medicare Urgent Care Clinics; some are state-run or privately run urgent care services.
Are visits really free?
Visits to a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic are bulk billed, so the consultation costs nothing with a valid Medicare card, and no appointment or referral is needed. Some clinics listed here are privately run or state-run urgent care services rather than Medicare UCCs and may charge a fee or ask you to call ahead. Check the clinic's own website or call before travelling.
When should I go to an emergency department instead?
Call 000 or go straight to an emergency department for chest pain, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or any life-threatening condition. Urgent care clinics treat conditions that need same-day attention but are not emergencies.