About Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
The Australian Government is investing $1.4 billion over seven years for the implementation and operations of Medicare UCCs across Australia. 87 clinics (Tranche 1 and Tranche 2) were established by 31 December 2024 with an additional of 50 clinics established by February 2026. (Tranche 3).
Any person can access a Medicare UCC when they need medical attention for an illness or injury that can be managed without a trip to the emergency department but cannot wait for a regular appointment with their usual GP.
Medicare UCCs provide acute episodic care and treatment for urgent conditions that do not require admission to a hospital emergency department. This may include:
minor infections
minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries and neck and back pain
urinary tract infections (UTIs)
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
stitches and glue for minor cuts
insect bites and rashes
minor eye and ear problems
respiratory illness
gastroenteritis
mild burns.
Important information for general practitioners (GPs)
Medicare UCCs are unable to see people for major trauma or complex conditions.
Medicare UCCs will each have an agreed escalation pathway in place with their local hospital emergency departments.
MBS items accessible to Medicare UCCs are strictly limited to the scope of delivering urgent care.
Should a presentation not require urgent care, patients will, in the first instance, be referred back to the GP nominated by them as their usual GP for further assessment and management.
Find a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Brisbane South PHN has commissioned local general practices to operate Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across our region, on behalf of the Australian Government. Clinics located in our region are the:
Carina-Carindale Urgent Care Clinic
Capalaba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Coorparoo Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Oxley Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Logan Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Search for these and more available Medicare Urgent Care Clinics using Healthdirect’s Service Finder map, below. Use the interactive map to define your search location and select from the corresponding clinic listings to view their location and contact details, hour of operation and services provided.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I refer patients to a Medicare UCC?
Will my patients go to a Medicare UCC instead of coming to my practice?
Will I know if one of my patients has received care at a Medicare UCC?
How much will it cost to attend a Medicare UCC?
Can I send my patients to receive wound care and management at a UCC?
Will patients have to pay for prescriptions and medications?
What is a surge protocol and when might it be activated in a UCC?
There so many after hour care options now available, how can I assist my patients in navigating care for them during the after-hour period or when care is urgent and there no appointments for them?
Is there a need to enter into a formal after-hours agreement with Medicare UCC for our patients to be seen at an UCC when our practice is closed/after-hours?
More information
Visit the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to learn more about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.