Care Outside Normal Opening Hours

Collingwood Beach Medical Practice does not participate in a medical deputising service that provides after hours care. Please see below for further details:

  1. In an emergency always call – 000
  2. For health direct advice 24/7 please call – 1800 022 222
  3. For emergency care outside our normal opening hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm please attend either:

Shoalhaven Hospital – 2 Scenic Drive, Nowra, 2541. Phone 4423 9500
Milton Ulladulla Hospital – 106 Princes Highway, Milton, 2530. Phone 4454 9100

Some examples of symptoms that require immediate attention are:

  • Allergic reaction
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Chest pain
  • Choking
  • Collapse/semi-conscious
  • Fitting
  • Head injury
  • Heart palpitations
  • Spinal injury/trauma
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Burns (extensive)
  • Limb numbness
  • Loss of speech

Other support contact details

  • Ambulance, Fire and Police – 000
  • Lifeline – 13 11 14
  • Poisons Information Centre – 13 11 26
  • Drug and Alcohol support and counselling – 1800 422 599
  • Shoalhaven Hospital emergency department – 4421 3111
  • Milton Ulladulla Hospital – 44551333
  • Nowra Mental Health Team (business hours) – 4424 6430
  • Nowra Mental Health Team (after hours) – 4423 9262
  • Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
  • Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
  • Suicide Call back service – 1300 659 467
  • Sexual assault, family and domestic violence – 1800 737 732
  • See South Eastern NSW Primary Health Networks list of support providers on the information sheet on this page

Our Services

Venesection

Therapeutic venesection has been shown to be beneficial in patients with conditions such as haemochromatosis and polycythaemia. By removing 250-500ml of blood at regular intervals

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Staff Training and Education

Collingwood Beach Medical Practice is committed to attracting and retaining skilled clinicians and to providing a working environment that enables staff to develop their skills

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Immunisations

National Immunisation Program Our practice has specially qualified Nurse Immunisers who administer all government funded vaccination programs after completing a pre-vaccination screening process, including:  With

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Skin Cancer Checks

Our centre has a dedicated skin clinic operating daily. Our skin doctor has completed additional training, offering comprehensive skin cancer checks as well as operative

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Collingwood Beach Medical Practice and COVID 19

At Collingwood Beach Medical Practice, your health and safety remain our top priority. As we continue to navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19, we kindly request all visitors to maintain social distancing and wear masks while in the clinic and waiting room.

If you have any of the following symptoms: nausea and vomiting, loss of taste or smell, headache, rash, fatigue or muscle aches, fever or chills, sore throat, cough, or runny nose, please contact the practice in advance of your appointment to advise reception so that the team can put additional safety measures in place.

These precautions are essential to safeguard the well-being of everyone in our community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can create a safe environment for all.