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Grant Russell, Professor of Primary Care Research, Monash University

Australia now has 137 urgent care clinics. Are they working?

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Since 2023, 137 Urgent Care Clinics have opened across Australia, in all states and territories. They’re usually located within or partnered with a general practice, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or a community health centre.

Last week, an independent report was released evaluating how well they’re working, based on the first 87 clinics to open. This follows an initial report in March 2025.

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