Need to talk? Call 1800 882 436.
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Is it an emergency? Dial 000
If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately.

Emergency for Queensland, Cyclone Alfred

If you or your child are unwell and need assistance in Queensland, call 13 Health (13 43 25 84). Outside of Queensland? Call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby's maternal child health nurses are also available on 1800 882 436. For urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services, call triple zero (000).

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NT Health

NT Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating across 5 service delivery regions, 6 hospitals, 74 health clinics and 7 corporate offices.

NT Health works as one system in partnership with individuals, families, the community, Aboriginal heath organisations and stakeholders to provide high quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Vision and mission

The key focus of NT Health is for all Territorians to have great health. We strive to provide accessible care for all Territorians that is culturally appropriate, evidence-based and as close to home as possible.

NT Health’s core values of Safe, Responsive and Kind are central to the way they work.

How NT Health can help

NT Health offers a comprehensive range of services: primary care, public health, community support, emergency and acute care.

These services include prevention, early intervention, specialist and allied health care, rehabilitation, and more.

NT Health manages remote health centres, child, youth, family and school-based services.

Mental health, oral health, hearing health, aged care, and specialist outreach services are available, in addition to environmental health, the Centre for Disease Control, and the Sexual Assault Referral Service.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - NT Health.

Last reviewed: August 2023

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