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
health professionals
the broader community.
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 8:00am and after 6:00pm weekdays
before 8:00am and after 12:00pm Saturdays
all day Sundays and public holidays.
The Tas After Hours website
Our dedicated Tas After Hours website provides guidance on who to call when need medical help after hours. From there, you can download a free web app to ensure medical help is always at your fingertips.
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.