Hospitals in Canberra 2026, Emergency Departments, Major Hospitals and Healthcare Guide
Canberra hospitals guide 2026: major public hospitals, emergency departments, private hospital options and urgent care across the ACT, where to go in a medical emergency in Canberra.
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Hospitals in Canberra 2026, Overview
Canberra's hospital network consists of two major public hospitals and several private hospitals. The ACT Health Directorate oversees public hospital services. For emergencies, call 000. health.act.gov.au
Emergency, Call 000
Call 000 for any life-threatening emergency. ACT Ambulance Service will dispatch. For health advice, call HealthDirect at 1800 022 222 (24/7 nurse-led health advice line) for non-emergency medical guidance.
Major Public Hospitals
Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran. The ACT's principal public hospital, adult emergency, Level 1 trauma, maternity, cardiology, oncology, mental health. Emergency: (02) 5124 0000. canberrahospital.act.gov.au
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, 40 Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce. Public hospital operated by Calvary, adult emergency, surgery, medical, mental health. Emergency: (02) 6201 6111. calvarycare.org.au
Private Hospitals
Calvary John James Hospital, 173 Strickland Crescent, Deakin. Private hospital, elective surgery, radiology, specialist rooms. calvarycare.org.au
National Capital Private Hospital, Garran. Private hospital adjacent to Canberra Hospital. ncph.com.au
Urgent Care Clinics
ACT Urgent Care Clinic (Belconnen Community Health Centre, Scollay Street, Belconnen) provides after-hours urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions. Open evenings and weekends. health.act.gov.au
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