Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

Mount Gambier Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

OPENING IN THE NEW YEAR

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are located across Australia and make it easier to access bulk billed (free) urgent health care. A new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is now open in Mount Gambier.

Urgent care is for illnesses or injuries that cannot wait for a regular GP appointment but do not require hospital treatment.

Conditions we commonly treat include:

Minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries, neck and back pain
Minor cuts, insect bites, and rashes
Minor eye and ear infections
Minor infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Respiratory illness
Gastroenteritis
Mild burns

Life-threatening emergencies require immediate hospital care. This includes:

Chest pain
Severe difficulty breathing
Severe burns
Poisoning
Loss of feeling or consciousness
Seizures

If you or a loved one has a life-threatening injury or illness, do not attend a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. Call Triple Zero (000) or go directly to Mount Gambier Hospital.

How the clinic works:

Walk-in only; no appointment needed
A triage nurse assesses urgency on arrival
Patients are seen in order of clinical need, not arrival time
If the clinic is full, alternative care options will be provided

What to bring:

Valid Medicare card
Relevant medical history or medication list

After your visit, follow-up care should be arranged with your GP. The clinic provides immediate, short-term care only and does not manage chronic conditions. A discharge summary and any test results will be sent directly to your GP.

For non-urgent, routine, or ongoing health care, your GP is your first point of contact. Examples include: