After Hours Home Doctor

Here when you need us most

Our dedicated Doctors are continuing to provide home visits for
all non-flu/Covid-19 illnesses. For home visits
we have implemented strict, hygiene measures aimed
at protecting you, our doctors and our staff.
Telephone consultations are now available for people who are unable to have a
home visit – just speak to our friendly operators to discuss your situation

 

Bulk Billing

(for eligible patients*)
Helping families for over 45 years

Open on Public Holidays

 

During Public holidays  your patience is highly appreciated & our doctors
will do their best to respond in a timely manner.
For all emergencies, please attend your closest hospital or dial 000.

 

 

Servicing the Illawarra

Suburbs from Scarborough to Shell Cove

DOCTORS - Join our Team

 Enjoy greater work/life balance flexibility with After Hours work.

Operating Hours

 Weeknights – Monday to Friday, 6pm – 6am
Weekends – Saturday 12pm – Monday 6am
Available 24 Hours on Public Holidays 

We provide home visits and telehealth consultations.

Phone busy ?,   you can also book online (during  hours listed above) by clicking here

 

SERVICE AREA

Servicing the Illawarra Region
from Scarborough to Shell Cove

IS it AN EMERGENCY?

For all emergencies, please contact your nearest hospital or dial 000.

See a full list of our services.

COVID -19

If you have  flu like symptoms,  (fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness and/or shortness of breath) even if mild,  have had contact with a person diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID-19  please let our Call Centre staff know.

WHY CHOOSE RADIO Doctor ILLAWARRA?

Bulk Billing

Medicare card required.  Extra requirements exist for telehealth consults.

Servicing from

Scarborough to Shell Cove

Follow up reports

with your regular GP (where possible)

Accepting calls

From  6pm weeknights and from Sat 12pm midday on weekends

Not for Profit

Member Based Co-op

Prevents unnecessary visits

to the Emergency Department

Radio Doctor Illawarra

ABOUT US

Radio Doctor service originated in the Illawarra 1974 after a meeting of six local GPs who were concerned about providing quality after hours care for their patients. The service has grown to include over 280 doctors and now provides after hours health care for patients at their home every night of the year from the Seacliff Bridge (starting at Scarborough) in the north to ShellCove in the south.

RADIO DOCTOR SERVICES

  • Our experienced, fully qualified medical practitioners can diagnose, treat you at your home and provide a prescription if necessary for a range of illnesses which can not wait until your own Doctor re-opens.
  • You or your loved one’s should not need to suffer over the course of a long night or weekend.
  • Your own Doctor will receive a report the next day of our visit to you, so they stay fully informed about your treatment.
  • We provide medical services to private or group homes, aged care facilities, student and holiday accommodation.
  • Due to health regulations our service can not administer the flu vaccine or other immunisation vaccines, please contact your regular GP instead.

We are not an emergency service

Radio Doctor are not equipped to deal with medical emergencies.  If you or a family member require urgent attention, please call 000 or go to the emergency department of your local hospital. 

WE CANNOT PROVIDE S8 DRUGS

WE ARE UNABLE TO TREAT INJURIES

WE ARE UNABLE TO  ADMINISTER VACCINES

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29 June 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE

 Our Doctors will continue to be available for home visits for illnesses which are not flu-like in nature.   Please continue to let our reception staff know if you have the following symptoms (even if...

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Don’t Delay Treatment

Radio Doctor recommends that you don’t put off or delay medical treatment The Clinical Director for Radio Doctor Illawarra, Dr Darryl Bryant, has advised that people should not delay seeking necessary...

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15th May 2020 -COVID-19 UPDATE

Our Doctors continue to be available for home visits for illnesses which are not flu-like in nature.  Please continue to let our reception staff know if you have fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness...

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Videos

Watch WIN TV’s story on our service

Watch the video below from WIN TV to find out more about life on the road with the Radio Doctor

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?

Being sick is no fun.