Our services
healthdirect
healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can speak to a registered nurse for health advice by calling 1800 022 222. You can also find trusted health information, check your symptoms and find local health services by visiting the website.
Download the healthdirect app from Google Play or iTunes.
after hours GP helpline
Funded by the Australian Government, after hours GP helpline is free* and provides you with access to a GP at night, on weekends and public holidays. When your GP is not available and you have a health concern, call the after hours GP helpline for medical advice and peace of mind.
You will receive advice on what to do about your health concern, and where to go if you need face-to-face care.
Free call: 1800 022 222*
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is a national service funded by the Australian Government to provide carers with access to practical information and support. If you help a family member or friend who has a disability, chronic illness, dementia, mental illness, an addiction or is frail aged, then Carer Gateway could help you.
Free call: 1800 422 737*
Visit: www.carergateway.gov.au
The Palliative Care After Hours Helpline (NSW only)
The Palliative Care After Hours Helpline is a free NSW Government funded service providing palliative care advice and support for NSW patients who are receiving palliative care, their carers families and health professional. The helpline is available at night, on weekends and public holidays.
Free call: 1800 548 225*
Visit: www.healthdirect.gov.au/the-palliative-care-after-hours-helpline-nsw-only
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is a national Australian Government funded service providing support and information for expecting parents and parents of children, from birth to 5 years of age.
The service is free* and provides you with direct access to a maternal child health nurse from the comfort of your own home, 7 days a week. We can answer any questions you have about your child’s development or behaviour such as: sleeping, settling, feeding, toilet training and tantrums.
Free call: 1800 882 436*
mindhealthconnect
mindhealthconnect is the easy way to find mental health and wellbeing information, support and services from Australia’s leading health providers, together in one place. Supported by the Australian Government, mindhealthconnect helps you to find information you can trust.
Visit: www.mindhealthconnect.org.au
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is a free* phone and online service providing reliable information and access to aged care services throughout Australia.
Free call: 1800 200 422*
Visit: www.myagedcare.gov.au
National Health Services Directory
The National Health Services Directory (NHSD) provides easy access to reliable and consistent information about health services.
Search the NHSD: www.nhsd.com.au
*Call charges may apply for mobile phones and pay phones.
Last reviewed: May 2016
