Our Community

Our Community

The Urgent Care Centre is located in Newstead, Tasmania on Elphin Road. A much sought after suburb of Launceston with a population of approximately 5000, Newstead is located 3km east of the city centre.

Sitting between the suburbs of East Launceston and Norwood, Newstead is well serviced with supermarkets, sporting facilities, schools, eateries and retail outlets.

The Newstead community is also well serviced in terms of health providers. Contained within the Newstead Health Nexus along 165 – 169 Elphin Road, the Urgent Care Centre is proud to work closely with Terry White Pharmacy, Newstead X-Ray, Launceston Pathology and Newstead Medical. We’re also supported by the amazing nurses of the Community Rapid Response Service and our nearby partners at the Kings Meadows Medical Practice.

Our partner service providers

 

Newstead Medical

An experienced team of general practitioners, nurses and administration staff who work together to provide high quality care to all our patients.

X-Ray Newstead

Launceston’s only locally and family owned radiologist and x-ray clinic. Providing an extensive suite of x-ray and radiography services including ultrasounds and dental x-rays.

Launceston Pathology

A member of the Sonic Healthcare group they have been providing pathology services to Northern Tasmanians for over 50 years. With a locally situated laboratory a quick turn around of results is a key component of their service.

Terry White Pharmacy

A long established and locally owned pharmacy with a focus on providing professional and compassionate service to the local community.