Contact

Urgent Medical Care

In the event of an emergency phone 000 for urgent medical assistance.

If you have an urgent medical problem please let our reception staff know.  Our reception staff may request our nurses to assist in determining the most appropriate medical care you require.  We will do our best to see you as soon as possible.

After Hours Medical Care

The Practice has a collaborative arrangement with the After Hours Doctor at Derwent Park. Therefore, if you need to see a doctor outside our normal surgery hours, please contact;

After Hours Doctor
252 Main Rd Derwent Park
Telephone 6165 2361

http://www.afterhoursdoctor.com.au/

After your visit, the After Hours Doctors will forward a record of your visit to enable us to update your medical file.

You may also contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 which is a free national medical helpline where you will be able to discuss your symptoms with a Registered Nurse who will provide advice.  

Other Helplines Available After Hours

Poisons Information Centre
Latest poisons information.
Phone: 131 126 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Drug Information Hotline
Alcohol and drug services Tasmania helpline.
Phone: 1800 811 994 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Lifeline
Support for anyone in Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide.
Phone: 131 114 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Mens Helpline
Telephone and online support and information service for Australian men.
Phone: 1300 789 978 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby
Supporting parents on the journey from pregnancy to preschool. Get the guidance and reassurance you need about developmental and behavioural concerns from their maternal child health nurses or talk to their counsellors for emotional support.
Phone: 1800 882 436 (Available 7am to midnight)

Beyondblue
Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they are
Phone: 1300 224 636 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

QLife
Counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI).
Phone: 1800 184 527 (Available 3pm to midnight)

Sands
Support for anyone affected by the death of a baby to talk about their feelings.
Phone: 1300 072 637 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

SIDS and kids bereavement and support
Support for families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child, during birth, pregnancy or infancy, regardless of the cause.
Phone: 1300 308 307  (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Kids Helpline
Phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800  (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Suicide Call Back Service
Phone, video and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467  (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)

Headspace
Early intervention mental health services for 12–25 year olds.
Phone: 1800 650 890 (Available 9am- 1am everyday)

Breastfeeding Helpline
Support with questions or help with breastfeeding.
Phone: 1800 686 268 (Available 24 hrs a day, seven days a week)