Before you fly — Weeks before departure
healthdirect
Free 24/7 health advice line answered by registered nurses, plus a symptom checker and a service finder.
healthdirect
healthdirect.gov.au
Free 24/7 health advice line answered by registered nurses, plus a symptom checker and a service finder.
1800 022 222The right call at 2am when you cannot tell whether something needs a hospital. It will also find you the nearest open pharmacy or after-hours GP.
Victoria runs its own line — NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24. Queensland runs 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.
Sourcehealthdirect
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