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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Ambulances are the safest way to be assessed, treated and transported to the right hospital for the care you need.

Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.

There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency departments are located at:

COVID-19 update: 22 November 2021
Published: 22 Nov 2021

Northern NSW Local Health District continues to urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to seek testing immediately if symptoms develop.

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported for NNSWLHD to 8pm 21 November.

Both cases are in the Tweed Local Government Area, one is a household contact of an existing case and the other case’s source of infection is under investigation.

Even if you are fully vaccinated you should get tested and isolate immediately if you have even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms – such as a slightly runny nose, a scratchy or sore throat or generally feeling under the weather.

There are 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit the NSW Government website or contact your GP.

If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccination, there are multiple opportunities in the Tweed region and across the District.

Today and tomorrow, Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 November, the mobile vaccination clinic is at Chris Cunningham Park, Wharf Street (next to Twin Towns), open from 9.30am – 2.30pm.

This clinic is providing Pfizer vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and over.

No appointment is needed. Please bring your Medicare Card if you have one.

From tomorrow, the Lismore COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will open in its new location at 138 Molesworth Street, Lismore.

Updated opening hours at each of the clinics in Tweed, Lismore and Grafton are:

  • Vaccination appointments and walk-ins available from 7.45am to 3.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
  • Thursdays 9.00am – 5.00pm

Pfizer vaccinations are available six days a week, with AstraZeneca available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Find your closest clinic or make a booking at the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.