When our clinic is closed, you still have access to safe and reliable medical care.
Please use the following services from least urgent to your most urgent needs:

1. 13SICK – National Home Doctor Service (13 74 25)
Best for non-urgent issues after hours
13SICK provides bulk-billed after-hours home visits for conditions that cannot wait until the clinic reopens.
Use this service for:

• Minor illnesses (fever, coughs, sore throats, infections)
• Minor injuries
• ​Prescription repeats (when clinically appropriate)
• Medical concerns that are not life-threatening but need attention overnight or on weekends

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2. HealthDirect Nurse Advice Line (1800 022 222)
For guidance when you’re unsure what to do
Healthdirect is staffed by registered nurses who can assess your symptoms over the phone and advise the safest next steps.
Use this service for:

• Unsure whether you need a doctor, ambulance, or emergency care
• Symptom advice and triage
• Support in deciding whether an issue can wait until the clinic reopens

3. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics 

Para Hills   Suite 1,Specialist Centre,33 McIntyre Road, Para Hills West   
Ph: 08 8239 8900

Elizabeth   30 Phillip Hwy, Elizabeth SA 5112                                       
 Ph: 08 8256 8040

For urgent, but not life-threatening medical problems
These clinics can see patients who need prompt assessment but do not require hospital emergency services. 
Use this service for:

• Worsening infections
• Asthma flare-ups
• Minor fractures or sprains
• Cuts requiring stitches
• ​Illnesses that cannot wait but are not emergencies

4. SA Ambulance Service (000)
For emergencies requiring immediate response
Call 000 if you or someone else is experiencing a life-threatening issue.
Call 000 for:

• Chest pain or suspected heart attack
• Breathing difficulty
• Severe bleeding
• Sudden weakness, facial drooping, or suspected stroke
• Seizures
• Major trauma or accidents
• Collapse or unresponsiveness
• Any situation that feels like a medical emergency

5. Hospital Emergency Department
Modbury Hospital - Smart Road Modbury
For serious or life-threatening conditions
Attend your nearest Emergency Department if you are seriously unwell or have been advised to go by 13SICK, HealthDirect, or a clinician.
Use this service for:

• Severe injuries
• Serious infections
• Severe pain or breathing problems
• Major allergic reactions
• Complications of chronic conditions
• Any condition needing immediate hospital tests or treatment

6. Lifeline Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention 13 11 14
Crisis Support Service is available 24/7 for mental health and emotional support. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, a personal crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, support is available.

7. Poison Information Centre 13 11 26
Provides free, confidential advice 24/7 for poisonings and suspected poison exposure. The service is staffed by specially trained healthcare professionals who can provide immediate advice on what to do next and whether medical attention is required.

8. OPEN ARMS 1800 011 046
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling


9. 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
Home | 1800RESPECT


10. Australian Government Department of Defence 1800 628 036
All-hours Support Line | ADF Members & Families | Defence
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11. 13YARN 13 92 76
13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders