Hunter Primary Care's Warabrook office will close from 12.30pm Friday 24th December 2021, and will reopen from 9am Tuesday 4th January 2022.

Hunter Primary Care's Maitland office will close from 12.30pm Friday 24th December 2021, and will reopen from 9am Monday 10th January 2022.

Hunter Primary Care Psychology Services staff will be available for urgent referrals and appointments during this period (excl. Public Holidays) on (02) 4935 3039.

headspace Newcastle staff will be available for urgent enquiries and referrals during this period (excl. Public Holidays) on (02) 4929 4201.

The Way Back Support Service and Aboriginal Aftercare will be operating on skeleton staff during this period (excl. Public Holidays), and can be contacted on 1300 364 184.

GP Access Clinics and Call Centre will remain operational and can be contacted on 1300 130 147.

If you or someone you know needs urgent assistance, please call 000, attend the Emergency Department of your local hospital, or contact the support services listed below.

  • For after hours health care contact your regular GP for their after hours provider.
  • For Mental Health services contact the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.
  • For emergency accommodation contact Link2Home on 1800 152 152.
  • For NDIS support contact the NDIA on 1800 800 110.
  • For COVID-19 questions, call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

24/7 Crisis Support Phone & Web Services

  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
  • Lifeline: 131 114
  • www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
  • Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
  • Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
  • Australian Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 737 732
  • NSW Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 656 463