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:
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.
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.
A range of community nursing and aged care services are offered at our Aruma centre.
Location: 175 Queen Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Contact: Ph (02) 6641 8200 Fax (02) 6641 8240
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.
The School Health Nursing Service provides four year old Health Assessments and School Screening services to all schools in the Clarence Valley. This is a targeted service aimed at providing early assessment and referral for early intervention for at risk children and families.