New Burnie Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open 

Tasmania’s newest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) has officially opened its doors in Burnie.  

On Monday 16 February, Primary Health Tasmania General Manager Susan Powell joined Member for Braddon Anne Urquhart MP, Senator Josh Dolega, Burnie Mayor Teeny Brumby (Burnie City Council), Burnie Health Hub representatives, and the friendly clinic staff, including Dr Sam Atkins, for a tour of the clinic.  

Visitors had the chance to meet staff, walk through the treatment spaces and hear firsthand how the clinic is already supporting people across the region. The tour highlighted not only the new facility, but the dedication of the local health professionals who will be delivering care every day. 

In its first week alone, the clinic supported more than 120 locals – a strong early sign of how valuable this service will be for people needing timely help with urgent but non‑life‑threatening health concerns. 

Located at the Burnie Health Hub (16-20 Mooreville Road in Park Grove), the clinic is open seven days a week from 12pm to 10pm, with no appointment or referral needed – people can simply walk in. Every visit is fully bulk billed, meaning there is no out-of-pocket cost for anyone with a Medicare card. 

The Burnie Medicare UCC is commissioned by Primary Health Tasmania and delivered by Burnie Health Hub, under the Australian Government funding to support the establishment and operation of Tasmania’s three newest Medicare UCCs. The Sorell Medicare UCC opened in December 2025, and the new Kingston Medicare UCC will open shortly. 

Created to help people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, Medicare UCCs also play an important role in easing pressure on emergency departments – allowing hospital teams to focus on higher urgency and life-threatening conditions.  

While Tasmanians are encouraged to continue seeing their regular GP for ongoing or routine health concerns, Medicare UCCs provide help when urgent issues arise and a person cannot access their usual care team. This may include concerns such as:  

• minor infections  

• minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries and neck and back pain  

• urinary tract infections (UTIs)  

• sexually transmitted infections (STIs)  

• stitches and glue for minor cuts  

• insect bites and rashes  

• minor eye and ear problems  

• respiratory illness e.g. asthma, croup and exacerbation of COPD.  

• gastroenteritis  

• mild burns.  

For anything that is, or could be, life‑threatening, people should always call Triple Zero (000) immediately, or go to their nearest hospital emergency department. 

Click here for full details about Medicare UCCs across Tasmania — including what they treat, where they are located, and opening hours.