After Hours Care
When our practice is closed, these services are available to help with your medical needs
In Case of Emergency
For life-threatening emergencies, always call 000 immediately.
Examples: Chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, stroke symptoms, severe allergic reaction.
Our Regular Hours
Weekdays
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
After Hours Medical Services
When our practice is closed, these services can help with urgent medical needs
Home Doctor Service
After clinic hours, 7 days a week
Bulk-billed home visits for urgent medical care when you cannot attend a clinic. Doctors visit you at home with a mobile clinic setup.
WADMS (Western Australian Doctor Medical Service)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
After-hours medical advice and home visits throughout Western Australia. Covers Perth metro and some regional areas.
Health Direct
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free health advice from registered nurses. They can help you decide if you need to see a doctor, go to emergency, or care for yourself at home.
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For mental health emergencies and crisis support. Staffed by mental health professionals who can provide immediate assistance.
Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis support and suicide prevention services. Provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention, and mental health support.
Poisons Information Centre
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For poisoning emergencies and information about poisons, chemicals, bites, and stings. Staffed by specialist poison information pharmacists.
Nearest Hospitals
24-hour emergency departments in the area
Armadale Hospital
3056 Albany Highway, Armadale WA 6112
Distance: 8 km (approximately 12 minutes drive)
Services:
- • 24-hour Emergency Department
- • General Medicine
- • General Surgery
- • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Bentley Health Service
Mills Street, Bentley WA 6102
Distance: 18 km (approximately 20 minutes drive)
Services:
- • 24-hour Emergency Department
- • Trauma Services
- • Intensive Care
- • Cardiac Care
Fiona Stanley Hospital
11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch WA 6150
Distance: 22 km (approximately 25 minutes drive)
Services:
- • 24-hour Emergency Department
- • Major Trauma Centre
- • Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- • Cardiac Services
When to Seek Emergency Care
Call 000 Immediately For:
- •Chest pain or pressure
- •Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- •Sudden severe headache
- •Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking (stroke signs)
- •Severe bleeding that won't stop
- •Severe allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing)
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Severe burns
- •Suspected poisoning
- •Severe injury or trauma
- •Seizures (unless you have epilepsy and it's a typical seizure)
- •Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Go to Emergency Department For:
- •Suspected broken bones
- •Deep cuts requiring stitches
- •Severe pain
- •High fever with confusion or severe headache
- •Severe asthma attack not responding to medication
- •Severe vomiting or diarrhea with dehydration
- •Severe allergic reactions
- •Eye injuries
- •Animal or human bites
Use After-Hours GP Services For:
- •Mild to moderate infections
- •Minor injuries
- •Moderate pain
- •Fever without severe symptoms
- •Vomiting or diarrhea
- •Urinary tract symptoms
- •Skin rashes
- •Medication concerns
- •Worsening of chronic conditions
Wait for Regular Clinic Hours For:
- •Routine prescription refills
- •Follow-up appointments
- •Chronic disease management
- •Health check-ups
- •Non-urgent referrals
- •Test result discussions
- •Minor concerns that can wait
During Regular Hours
Book an appointment with Gosnells Family Practice for non-urgent medical care
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