Before visiting an emergency department or calling Triple Zero (000), consider if there’s a better way to get better.
Not sure of your best health care option? Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (24 hours, 7 days).
Do you have a cough or a cold? See your GP or make an appointment at a respiratory clinic.
If it is an emergency and you are severely unwell, such as difficulty breathing at rest or chest pain, call Triple Zero (000).
Health care options near the Royal Adelaide Hospital
GP Respiratory clinics
GP Respiratory clinics offer free face-to-face and telehealth assessment for people with respiratory symptoms.
The closest clinic to the RAH is the:
Arkaba Medical Centre
257 Fullarton Road, Parkside 5063
This centre has special appointments and measures in place for patients with respiratory symptoms.
General practice clinics
If your regular GP is unavailable, consider seeing another GP or use telehealth to see a GP online.
Many GPs are open after hours and on weekends, with some offer bulk billing, meaning services can be provided at no out of pocket cost.
See a list of GP clinics located near the RAH:
- UniSA Medical Clinics
Open Monday to Friday
City West Campus, 27 North Terrace, Adelaide 5000
City East Campus, Level 2 Centenary Building, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000 - City Clinic
Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday
1/160 Grote Street, Adelaide 5000 - South Road Day / Night Surgery
Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday
238 South Road, Mile End 5031 - Norwood Village Medical and Dental Centre
Open Monday to Friday, with after hours access
201-203 The Parade, Norwood 5067 - Hindmarsh Bowden Health
Open 7 days
334 Port Road, Hindmarsh 5007 - Western Clinic Medical Centre
Open 7 days
152-154 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville 5031
Mental health
In a mental health emergency:
Mental Health Triage Service
Available 24 hours, 7 days
Call 13 14 65
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre
215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide 5000
Available 24 hours, 7 days
Call 08 8448 9100
A comprehensive range of other mental health services are provided through community health centres, hospitals and in-home.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies and pharmacists are a great source of free health information and can give advise on non-prescription medicines.
Appointments are not usually needed and information about how to treat minor illnesses and injuries can be provided quickly and easily.
Many pharmacies are open late, on weekends and public holidays.
To find a local pharmacy, including those that are open after hours, visit the Heathdirect service finder or call 1800 022 222.
Nearest pharmacies in or near the RAH:
TerryWhite Chemmart
Royal Adelaide Hospital (Level 3, ground floor)
Telephone: 8212 3296
Superpharmacy,
187 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Telephone: 8211 7044
Central Station Pharmacy
52-54 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Telephone: 8231 8834
Allied health
Allied health professionals can help with a range of medical issues, including sprains, muscle pain, eye conditions, and many other medical conditions.
To find an allied health professional near you, visit the Heathdirect service finder.