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It’s an emergency – what do I
do?
If you think you need an ambulance or your injury
or illness is critical or life threatening, call triple
zero (000) for an ambulance immediately.
I need health advice – do you have a
helpline?
Yes, we have. Call the helpline free* on 1800 022
222. Our registered nurses are available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week to provide advice when you’re
not sure what to do – whether you should see a
local GP, manage the condition at home, or go to
an emergency department.
The doctor’s surgery is closed – can I
still get help?
Yes, you can. Call the helpline free* on 1800 022
222 for information on where to go to get help in
your area. If there are no GPs open near you, our
registered nurses may offer you a call back from a
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I need help to access healthdirect
If you have a hearing or speech
impairment, call the National Relay Service
on 1800 555 677 and ask to be transferred to
healthdirect.
If English is not your main language and you need
an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask
to be transferred to healthdirect.
Can I get health advice online?
Yes, use healthdirect’s online Symptom Checker.
It will guide you through a set of easy questions to
help you understand your symptoms and provide
advice on what to do – whether you should see a
local GP, manage the condition at home, or go to
an emergency department.
Where’s my nearest health service?
The healthdirect service finder gives you quick
and easy access to Australia’s most comprehensive
directory of health services and providers. Search
results are based on location, allowing you to find
the closest doctor, pharmacy, physio, etc.
Where can I get reliable health
information online?
The healthdirect website provides trusted online
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health service and more.
We work closely with Australia’s leading health
organisations and all our information goes through
a comprehensive clinical review.
Does healthdirect have a mobile app?
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