What is "healthdirect"

Healthdirect Australia was established, and is jointly funded, by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the governments of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia.

Healthdirect Australia is a public company limited by shares, and is responsible for delivering services by contracting with service providers and managing ongoing operations.

Healthdirect Australia helps Australians manage their health by providing access to health and related services, information, advice and triage, 24 hours a day, seven days a week via telephone and online resources. Healthdirect Australia’s services support Australians to take the most appropriate steps for their health issue, including self-care, seeing a GP or presenting at an emergency department, and help them to find the closest local service that is open when they need it.