In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Ambulances are the safest way to be assessed, treated and transported to the right hospital for the care you need.
Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.
For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.
There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency departments are located at:
NSW Health has issued an alert for new Stay at Home Orders which affect four Local Government Areas in Northern NSW from 6pm on 9 August.
These are Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire LGAs.
These orders apply to people who live in these areas or who have been there on or after 31 July.
Read the full media release on the NSW Health website.