Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service

When you need medical help fast, get the right care without waiting in an emergency department. NSW Urgent Care Services have been introduced across the state to help reduce pressure on emergency departments.

What are Urgent Care Services?

NSW Urgent Care Services have been introduced across the state to help reduce pressure on emergency departments.

These services give you the care you need quickly for an illness or injury that is not an emergency such as:

  • minor cuts

  • sprains or suspected fractures

  • sports injuries

  • minor infections

  • urinary tract infections (UTIs)

  • minor burns

  • rashes

  • insect or animal bites

  • cough, cold or flu

  • mild asthma attacks

  • earaches

  • fevers or chills.

How do I access the Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service?

To find out if urgent care is the right care for you, call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422 ) for free anytime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

A registered nurse will ask you some questions about your symptoms. Depending on the assessment, the nurse will connect you with the most appropriate care for your needs. This may include a face-to-face appointment with a local GP through the Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service.

If urgent care is recommended, the nurse will provide details about how to access the service and may be able to arrange an appointment on your behalf. People who are assessed by 1800MEDICARE as suitable for GP urgent care should have access to a face-to-face appointment through the Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service, subject to appointment availability.

Other ways 1800MEDICARE can help you

Accessing the right care at the right time for your particular health need is important. If urgent care isn’t right for you, the registered nurse will help you access alternative options for medical care. These might include:

  • Find you a nearby doctor or pharmacist

  • Connect you to a virtual care service by phone or video

  • Call you an ambulance or direct you to the nearest emergency department

Remember, if it is life-threatening, call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency Department. Life-threatening examples include chest pressure or pain lasting more than 10 minutes, difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, or sudden collapse.

For more information about 1800MEDICARE visit 1800medicare.gov.au

The Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service is funded by NSW Health.