Urgent care on the North Coast
If you need medical help quickly but it isn’t an emergency, there are free local options. Urgent Care Clinics on the North Coast are walk-in only.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) are available on the North Coast in Tweed, Lismore and Coffs Harbour for urgent, but not life-threatening, illness and injury. Offering same-day, bulk-billed care with walk-in access.
Choosing a UCC can save you time and supports hospitals by keeping emergency departments available for people who need critical care.
When to visit to an urgent care clinic.
If you need prompt medical care for:
- minor fractures, sprains or wounds that may need stitches or dressings
- fever or infections when you can’t get a GP appointment quickly
- cuts requiring medical assessment or suturing
- ear infections, eye problems (not severe vision loss), asthma flare-ups that are not life-threatening
If someone is having trouble breathing, chest pain, severe bleeding, sudden weakness, confusion or other signs of a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest emergency department.
Healthy North Coast supports the delivery of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across the North Coast, helping establish and maintain these clinics to provide timely, bulk-billed care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. These services are funded by the Australian Government and commissioned locally to meet community health needs.
Coffs Harbour Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Address: Level 1, Specialist Medical Centre, 343–345 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 (CHC Medical)
Hours: 7am – 7pm, 365 days a year (including public holidays)
Walk-in appointments only. All presentations will be triaged upon arrival.
Website: https://www.coffsharbourucc.com.au/
Phone: 02 6602 9780
Lismore Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Address: 33–35 Rous Road, Goonellabah NSW 2480 (Lismore GP Super Clinic)
Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm, 365 days a year (including public holidays)
Walk-in appointments only. All presentations will be triaged upon arrival.
Phone: 02 6620 0188 The phone line is only accessible from 5pm to 7:30 pm. During this time, patients can call to inquire if the clinic is at capacity before arriving as a walk-in patient.
Tweed Heads Medicare UCC
Address: 33/35 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 (Tweed Health for Everyone)
Hours: 7:00am – 9:00pm, 365 days a year (including public holidays)
Walk-in appointments only. All presentations will be triaged upon arrival.
Phone: 02 6620 0188
Need help deciding?
If you’re unsure whether an urgent care clinic is right for you, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 24/7 for free advice and guidance to the most suitable service.
Find out more about the Healthdirect services offered in our region.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Medicare card?
All Medicare UCC services are bulk billed for Medicare card holders. Check the clinic information for eligibility details and any exceptions.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. All Medicare UCCs accept walk-ins. If the clinic is busy, waiting times may vary, you may call ahead if you want to check how busy it is.
Is urgent care the same as the hospital emergency department?
No. Urgent care treats urgent but non-life-threatening problems. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) or go to an emergency department.
For more information about Medicare UCCs, visit Australian Government, Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (FAQs).
