Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in New South Wales

14 walk-in, bulk billed urgent care clinics across NSW. For injuries and illnesses that can't wait, but don't need the emergency department.

Sydney Metro Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

Central Coast & Hunter Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

Illawarra & South Coast Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

Regional NSW Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

When to use urgent care vs. ED vs. GP

Choosing the right service helps you get seen faster and keeps emergency departments available for the people who need them most.

Life-threatening emergency

Call 000 or go to the Emergency Department

Chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, signs of stroke, severe burns, poisoning.

Urgent but not life-threatening

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (walk-in, bulk billed)

Minor broken bones, sprains and sports injuries, mild burns, small cuts needing stitches, minor eye and ear problems, UTIs, insect bites, gastro.

Non-urgent, ongoing, or routine

GP or telehealth consult

Repeat prescriptions, medical certificates, specialist referrals, pathology and imaging requests, chronic disease reviews, mental health support, sexual health.

About Medicare UCCs in New South Wales

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics give New South Wales residents a way to get bulk billed, walk-in care for urgent problems without the cost or wait of an emergency department. Every UCC is led by GPs and supported by nurses, with on-site imaging or wound care available at many sites.

Hours, addresses, and services vary by clinic. The confirmed clinics in New South Wales are listed above, the Department of Health maintains the canonical list at health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc and should be checked for current opening hours before you visit.

Not urgent? See a GP from home.

Urgent Care Clinics are for injuries and illnesses that can't wait. For repeat prescriptions, medical certificates, referrals, or routine follow-ups, a bulk billed telehealth consult with a FRACGP GP takes minutes. No out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients.

Or call 0481 615 998

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are in New South Wales?

This page lists 14 confirmed Medicare UCCs in New South Wales, drawn from publicly available Australian Government announcements. The network is still expanding across NSW, so the definitive list is maintained at health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc.

Are Medicare UCCs in NSW really bulk billed?

Yes. UCCs bulk bill all urgent care visits for patients with a valid Medicare card, there is no out-of-pocket cost for the consultation. Standard PBS rules still apply to any medications prescribed, and pathology or imaging may have separate arrangements.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Medicare UCCs are walk-in services and no referral is required. Patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical priority, so people with more urgent needs may be seen first.

When should I go to an emergency department in NSW instead?

Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department for anything that could be life-threatening, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, severe burns, loss of consciousness, signs of stroke, or suspected poisoning. UCCs are not set up for major trauma or resuscitation.

Can I see a GP online instead?

For non-urgent issues like repeat prescriptions, medical certificates, referrals, and routine reviews, a telehealth GP consultation is usually faster. NewDoc offers bulk billed telehealth with FRACGP-qualified GPs, at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare patients. A UCC is still the right choice if you need in-person assessment.

Clinic listings sourced from publicly available Australian Government announcements. Always verify hours and addresses at health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc before visiting. For medical emergencies call 000.