{"id":4700,"date":"2025-12-29T07:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T21:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/?p=4700"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:21:37","slug":"all-roads-lead-to-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/kilcoy\/news\/all-roads-lead-to-care","title":{"rendered":"Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you<\/h1><\/div>

In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!<\/p>\n

In an emergency DIAL 000<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

13HEALTH<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 24\/7 \u00a0365 days
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re unsure where to go for your health needs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

They can provide a comprehensive telephone assessment or health advice or information over the phone.
\nA free phone service staffed by registered nurses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your GP \/ practice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Is usually the first point of contact for your medical needs. Seeing the same GP \/ practice whenever possible has proven health advantages.<\/p>\n

When to visit your GP<\/a><\/p>\n

Use this tool to find an available GP appointment<\/a>. Only certain practices’ appointments are searchable this way. If unsure, call your preferred practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your local Pharmacy<\/a><\/h3>\n

Pharmacists can answer questions about your medications. They can give you advice about minor health problems and tell you if you need to see a doctor.<\/p>\n

Getting the most out of your pharmacist<\/a><\/p>\n

Use this search tool to find you nearest pharmacy<\/a>. It will also tell you if they are open now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Minor Injury and Illness Clinics<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 8 am \u2013 10 pm, 7 days
\nNo appointment necessary.<\/p>\n

Provide walk-in urgent care for illnesses and injuries not anticipated to be life-threatening in nature.<\/p>\n

When to visit a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n

Caboolture Satellite Health Centre<\/strong>
\n15 Rowe Street, Caboolture
\nPhone: (07) 5433 7555<\/a><\/p>\n

Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre<\/strong>
\n103 First Ave, Bongaree
\nPhone: (07) 3410 2800<\/a><\/p>\n

Kallangur Satellite Health Centre<\/strong>
\n9 Stoker Way, Kallangur
\n(Adjacent to the Kallangur Train Station)
\nPhone: (07) 3285 0000<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 8 am \u2013 8 pm, 7 days
\nDeception Bay, Kelvin Grove, Kedron, Murrumba Downs and Morayfield.<\/p>\n

You can visit any Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (MUCC) for bulk billed treatment for illnesses and injuries that are urgent, but not life-threatening.
\nThey are not an alternative to your usual GP.<\/p>\n

When should you visit an Medicare Urgent Care Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Medicare Mental Health Centres<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 9am \u2013 4pm Monday – Friday
\nLutwyche, Strathpine, Redcliffe, Caboolture<\/p>\n

Medicare Mental Health Centres provide immediate, short to medium-term, mental health supports and service navigation. Centres welcome adults experiencing emotional distress, crises, mental ill health and\/or addiction, and their families and carers.<\/p>\n

For more information, or to book an appointment at your nearest Centre, call the Medicare Mental Health phone service on 1800 595 212.<\/p>\n

More details are available on the Medicare Mental Health Centres website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Virtual Emergency Care Service<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 8 am \u2013 10 pm, 7 days<\/p>\n

Staffed by emergency department clinicians.<\/p>\n

Please visit\u00a0healthdirect<\/strong>\u00a0to access this service<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you’re unsure if the Virtual Emergency Care Service is right for your needs, visit healthdirect<\/strong>\u00a0to access the\u00a0symptom checker<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1300 MHCALL<\/a><\/h3>\n

24 hours, 7 days.<\/p>\n

Call 1300 MHCALL (1300 642 255) for mental health support, information, advice, and counselling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

IUIH MobLink<\/a><\/h3>\n

Phone: 1800 254 354<\/p>\n

Open 7 am \u2013 7 pm, 7 days<\/p>\n

Staffed by nurses, doctors, and social workers.
\nProvides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with access to same day care or support to connect to a variety of health and social services.
\nVirtual Care is available if you are unable to get an appointment with your regular GP. Mob Link can provide services and care online or over the phone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Morayfield Medicare Urgent Care Clinic<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open 8 am \u2013 8 pm, 7 days<\/p>\n

You can visit Morayfield Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for bulk billed treatment of illnesses and injuries that are urgent, but not life-threatening.
\nThey are not an alternative to your usual GP.<\/p>\n

19-31 Dickson Road, Morayfield
\nPhone: (07) 5322 4900<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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