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Healthdirect Australia
Government funded service providing free quality, approved health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
healthdirect provides free, trusted health information and advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
I need health advice – do you have a helpline?
Yes, we have. Call the helpline free* on 1800 022 222 (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria). 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.
* call charges may apply from mobiles and payphones.
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 or a video call from a GP who can provide advice.
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.