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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:



 
Community feedback sought on new Draft Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Northern NSW residents are encouraged to have their say on the strategic health priorities for the region over the next five years.


 
GradStart nurses at Lismore

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is encouraging graduate nurses and midwives to consider starting their careers in the Northern Rivers, with applications now open as part of NSW Health’s 2026 GradStart program.


 
Hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to provide high-quality care in the first quarter of 2025

Emergency departments in hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to provide high-quality care throughout the first quarter of 2025, amid sustained high demand for emergency care.


 
Testing underway in a cancer clinical trial

A growing focus and expansion of clinical research and the benefits it delivers patients is at the centre of activities to mark International Clinical Trials Day in Northern NSW Local Health District.


 
Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment Communal Courtyard - artist's impression

Media release issued by Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park
Tuesday, 6 May 2025


 
Nurses at Tweed Valley Hospital caring for a young patient.

Have you or someone you love received outstanding care from a nurse or midwife in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)? Now is your chance to celebrate them!


 
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus

NSW is further expanding and simplifying free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to ensure residents living in Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD) are protected, as the mosquito season continues.  


 
Measles alert Byron Bay

Northern NSW Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Tintenbar and Broken Head…


 
Go4Fun kids jumping in air

Parents and carers looking for something fun and healthy to do during the upcoming school holidays can now enrol their primary school-aged children into the free Go4Fun program.