New arrangements are in place as of 31 July 2025 to support Tasmanian community members, health professionals and health services in the after-hours period. Click here for more information.
Injury and illness don’t follow a nine-to-five schedule, so finding the right medical service at the right time is critical.
Primary Health Tasmania works with health professionals and the community to ensure after-hours services in Tasmania are well-planned, coordinated and appropriate to community needs.
Our commissioned activity
Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned organisations to deliver after-hours support for vulnerable people.
You can find out more about these services by searching Our Services Portal.
What is the after-hours period?
The after-hours period is:
before 8am and after 6pm weekdays
before 8am and after 12 noon Saturdays
all day Sundays and public holidays.
The Tas After Hours webpage
Our dedicated Tas After Hours webpage provides guidance on who to call when need medical help after hours.
It’s a one-stop-shop for information about the range of medical services available after hours in Tasmania.
You can also access to the National Health Services Directory to help people find the nearest open doctor, pharmacy or emergency department.
After-hours toolkit for aged care facilities
Primary Health Tasmania has created a suite of resources to assist with after-hours planning for residential aged care homes. Click here to find out more.
