Usually your health care journey will begin with your GP or other Primary Care health professional. If you are looking for a specific method or treatment, you might need to look around or try different options to find the right fir for you. Some of the things you might consider are:
For most health concerns and health checks, phone your local doctor for an appointment. GPs have different opening times. If you need help and your GP is closed, phone Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for doctors who provide after-hours services or home visiting services.
For treatment of minor illness and injury (like colds, eye or ear infections, and minor cuts), go to a Walk-in Centre between 7:30am and 10:00pm on any day (seven days a week). You do not need to make an appointment. The Walk-in Centre can only help adults and children over one year old.
For advice about minor illness and injury, go to your local pharmacy (also called a chemist). Pharmacies are open at different times, and you should be able to walk in for advice. Some tests will require an appointment.
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