Wagga Wagga Urgent Care Service

When you need medical help fast, get the right care without waiting in an emergency department.

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 a NSW Urgent Care Service?

To find out if urgent care is the right care for you, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free at anytime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

A registered nurse will ask you some questions about your symptoms. Depending on the assessment made by the nurse, you may be advised to visit a NSW Urgent Care Service. If you are advised to visit a NSW Urgent Care Service, the nurse will provide you the details to access the service, which may include making an appointment on your behalf.

Other ways healthdirect 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 healthdirect 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.