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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). It’s a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For other urgent medical issues, go to an Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

Byron Central Hospital
54 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale, NSW 2481
Ph: (02) 6639 9400
Byron Central Hospital
54 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale, NSW 2481
Ph: (02) 6639 9400
Byron Central Hospital
54 Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale, NSW 2481
Ph: (02) 6639 9400

Byron Central Hospital provides a range of services including: emergency services, mental health, birthing and maternity services, and ambulatory and allied health services.

Select from the departments and services to learn more.

Visitor information: visitors are encouraged to wear a mask while in clinical areas and use hand sanitiser. 

 

Getting here

  • Byron Bay Taxis & Limousines: 24hrs a day. Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme available. Phone: (02) 6685 5008
  • Blanchs Bus Service: regular public service with a bus shelter on-site. Route 640 (Blanchs Service) Ballina – Lennox Head – Suffolk Park – Byron Bay – Mullumbimby. Concessions available.
    For timetable call (02) 6686 2144 or visit www.blanchs.com.au
  • Tweed Byron Ballina Community Transport: a not-for-profit service funded to help older people, people with a disability, their carers and others who have difficulty accessing public transport. To book call 1300 875 895 or admin@community-transport.org.au
  • Byron Shire Respite Services: People requiring assistance can contact the Program coordinator for assessment on (02) 6685 1921
  • United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA): a Christian care organisation, providing transport assistance.
    Phone: (02) 6628 5559 or email: office@upanthcoast.org.
Visiting Hours

24 hours a day, 365 days a week : see individual wards for specific times

Parking information

Free on-site car parking available for patients, clients, and visitors. There are a number of public transport options available to the hospital. See the 'Getting Here' section above.

Drop off zones

Drop off zone is accessible via Ewingsdale Road

Contacts

Byron Central Hospital

Main Switchboard

(02) 6639 9400

Acting Executive Officer/Director of Nursing

Tracey Sheehan

(02) 6639 9755

Director of Medical Services

Professor Malcolm Leek

(02) 6677 3652