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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:

Don't delay your flu shot this winter

Published: 27 Jun 2022
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The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging local residents to book their flu vaccination now, to get protected against severe illness this flu season. North Coast Public Health Unit Director, Dr Paul Douglas, said flu cases and hospitalisations have been rising, which is concerning at this early stage in winter.


Nimbin MPS provides a number of Community Health services including Aboriginal Health Worker, Allied Health, Community Nursing, and Wound Care Clinic. These services are provided both in the community and from the MPS. For details on how to access these services, please phone the MPS on (02) 6688 1400.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday


Urbenville MPS provides a number of Community Health services including Aboriginal Health Worker, Allied Health, Community Nursing, and Wound Care Clinic. These services are provided both in the community and from the MPS. For details on how to access these services, please phone the MPS on (02) 6634 1600.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday


Bonalbo MPS provides a number of Community Health services including Aboriginal Health Worker, Allied Health, Community Nursing, and Wound Care Clinic. These services are provided both in the community and from the MPS.

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

For details on how to access these services, please phone the MPS on (02) 6665 4100.

Nearby services: Jubullum Health Post is located at 52 Jubullum Street, Jubullum Village, and provides government and non-government services for Indigenous community members.

Home dialysis changing local patients' lives

Published: 16 Mar 2021
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Northern NSW Local Health District is helping change the lives of patients with kidney disease by giving them the option to do dialysis from the comfort of their own home.

Chronic Kidney Disease Nurse Practitioner Graeme Turner said more patients should consider the home-based treatment this Kidney Health Week, as it can provide many lifestyle benefits.

“While not all patients are eligible for home dialysis, it’s a great option for people who are after a flexible treatment program,” Mr Turner said.

The Speech Pathology Department provides services to adults aged over 18 years and children aged 0-17 years who reside in the Clarence Valley.

We provide inpatient and outpatient services for swallowing and communication difficulties including language, speech, voice and fluency.

We accept referrals from individuals, families, carers, case workers, or health professionals, with the client’s consent.

Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday

Our sexual assault service provides a 24-hour crisis response team for children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual assault, indecent assault, or attempted sexual assault.

We also provide counselling and forensic medical assessment and care immediately after sexual assault and in the following weeks and months.

We provide information and support for non-offending parents, carers, partners, siblings or family members of children or adults who have been affected by sexual assault.

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