About Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Welcome to Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, situated within Central Clinic. Our clinic offers free, immediate treatment for non-life-threatening conditions, providing urgent care without the need for emergency department visits or when your medical needs cannot wait for a GP appointment.
Our urgent care clinic is supported by highly skilled independent doctors and nurses, utilising excellent treatment and procedure room facilities.
Our Clinic is open 7 days a week including Public Holidays
Monday: 8AM - 10PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 10PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 10PM
Thursday: 8AM - 10PM
Friday: 8AM - 10PM
Saturday: 8AM - 10PM
Sunday: 8AM - 10PM
We are located in the Central Clinic building,
170 Normanby Street Warragul VIC 3820
03 5642 6655
Car Parking is available directly outside the clinic.
We provide urgent care injuries and illnesses including:
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Mild to moderate asthma or breathing difficulties
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Minor cuts, burns, or wounds requiring stitches
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Sprains, strains, or minor fractures
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Fever, infections, or flu-like symptoms
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Urinary tract infections
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Ear, nose, and throat infections
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Rashes, bites, or allergic reactions (non-severe)
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Abdominal pain (non-severe)
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Minor eye injuries or infections
Call Triple Zero (000) or visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency such as:
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Difficulty breathing
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Severe bleeding
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Unconsciousness
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Lips and face turning blue
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Becoming agitated, confused or very drowsy
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Chest pain or chest tightness
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Sudden numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
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Large burns
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Serious accidents or trauma
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Extreme pain.
How we decide who is next?
We use a ‘triage’ system to decide which patients need to see a doctor or nurse first
This means that people with the most serious conditions may be seen before others who have been waiting longer
We understand it can be frustrating to wait while more urgent cases are being seen. Please know that we want to help you as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience
IF IT ISN'T URGENT
Your regular GP should be your first point of contact for non- emergency, routine and preventative healthcare.
IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY
Emergency or life-threatning illnesses and injuries need immediate medical attention and management by an emergency department or hospital. Call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department
Where to go if Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is closed?
Nurse-On-Call - 1300 60 60 24
You can contact Nurse-On-Call for immediate expert advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency Department
For serious symptoms like severe breathing difficulties, seizures, cardiac symptoms such as chest pain and life threatening injuries, please go straight to the ED or call 000.
Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) - www.vved.org.au
A public health service treating patients virtually for non-life-threatening emergencies.
The VVED is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with Medical reviews available.
HealthAccess - 1800 272 767
After-hours support for Gippsland through a telehealth consultation service. HealthAccess is a designed solution to support community, general practices, local hospitals, Residential Aged Care (RACF) and ambulance services to manage increasing volumes of GP-Type Presentations in the after-hours period.
The service operates from:
6-10pm weeknights
12-8pm Saturdays
8am-4pm Sunday (and public holidays)
What if I have a language barrier or need interpretation service?
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an Australian Government interpreting service for people who do not speak English and for organisations (including medical and health practitioners, and emergency services) that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients or service users.
TIS National has access to interpreters across Australia, who speak more than 160 different languages and dialects.
Services provided
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Immediate phone interpreting for non-English speakers
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An automated voice-prompted immediate phone interpreting service
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Pre-booked phone or on-site interpreter
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Irregular Maritime Arrival (IMA) interpreting
Eligibility
Available to anyone in Australia.
How to access
Call 13 14 50.
The National Relay Service (NRS) Speak and Listen service is available to help callers with a hearing or speech impairment. Call 1300 555 727 then ask for 13 14 50.
Costs
Calls are charged at the cost of a local call.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.
Most TIS National interpreting services are free for non-English speakers. The cost is covered by the organisation you are trying to contact.
Frequently asked questions
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a government-funded initiative, providing care with no out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a walk-in triage based clinic.
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a triage based clinic. Patients with more serious conditions are prioritised and may be seen ahead of others. While every effort is made to minimise waiting times, less urgent cases may experience a delay during busy periods.
Urgent Care Clinics are designed to treat non-life-threatening conditions that require prompt attention but are not severe enough for the emergency department.
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a government-funded initiative which means patients with or without a medicare card can be seen.
Please inform staff straight away if you feel that your condition is worsening.
Ample Car Parking is available directly outside the clinic. The Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is located within the Central Clinic building.
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic partners with nearby emergency department West Gippsland Healthcare Group.
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