Canberra Hospitals 2026, Major Public and Private Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Health Services
Canberra hospitals guide 2026: ACT public hospitals, private hospitals, emergency departments, and what to do in a medical emergency in the Australian Capital Territory.
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The ACT's hospital system is smaller than the major capital city networks given Canberra's population, but provides comprehensive services for ACT and surrounding NSW residents through Canberra Health Services and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. The Canberra Hospital is the ACT's main tertiary facility and handles complex cases from across the territory and neighbouring NSW. In a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or go directly to the Canberra Hospital Emergency Department.
Canberra Public Hospitals
Canberra Hospital (Garran), ACT's principal public teaching hospital. Comprehensive emergency department, major trauma, ICU, oncology, cardiac, maternity, paediatrics (via the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children within the same campus). Yamba Drive, Garran. (02) 5124 0000.
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children (Garran), On the Canberra Hospital campus. Maternity, paediatrics and women's health services. (02) 5124 0000 (switchboard).
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, The ACT's second public hospital. Emergency department, elective surgery, medical and surgical services. Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce. (02) 6201 6111.
Canberra Private Hospitals
Calvary Private Hospital (Bruce), Adjacent to Calvary Public. Elective surgery, medical and private services. Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce. (02) 6201 6300.
National Capital Private Hospital (Garran), Adjacent to Canberra Hospital. Elective surgery and specialist medical services. Yamba Drive, Garran. (02) 5100 4100.
ACT Health Urgent Care Clinics
The ACT Health Directorate operates Urgent Care Clinics at multiple locations across Canberra for non-life-threatening medical concerns, an alternative to emergency departments for injuries and illnesses that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening. These clinics significantly reduce pressure on emergency department wait times. See health.act.gov.au for clinic locations and hours.
Medical Emergencies in Canberra
Triple Zero (000), Life-threatening emergencies. Health Direct (1800 022 222), Health advice. 24/7. ACT Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) Team (1800 629 354), Mental health crisis. 24/7.
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