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Geelong Hospitals 2026 Guide | Emergency Departments
Complete Geelong hospitals directory 2026: University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health public hospitals, private hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care services.
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Geelong Hospitals 2026, Overview
Geelong and the Barwon region are served by Barwon Health, with University Hospital Geelong (UHG) as the major public hospital. As Victoria's second largest city, Geelong has comprehensive acute care services and several specialist private hospitals, reducing the need for Geelong residents to travel to Melbourne for most medical needs. In a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Geelong Public Hospitals
- University Hospital Geelong (Ryrie Street), Barwon Health's major teaching hospital and Geelong's principal public hospital. Emergency department, major trauma (for the Barwon South West region), oncology, cardiac, maternity, paediatrics and comprehensive specialist services. Ryrie Street, Geelong. (03) 4215 0000.
- McKellar Centre (North Geelong), Barwon Health rehabilitation and aged care campus. Barwon Health Community and Residential Aged Care precinct. McKellar Drive, North Geelong. (03) 4215 0000.
Geelong Private Hospitals
- St John of God Geelong Hospital (Geelong), Major Catholic private hospital. Surgical, medical and obstetric services. Murnane Street, Geelong. (03) 5226 8888.
- Epworth Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Premium private hospital. Specialist surgical and medical services. St Georges Road, Waurn Ponds. (03) 4222 5222.
Surf Coast and Bellarine Health Services
Residents in the Surf Coast (Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne) and the Bellarine Peninsula (Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff) access Geelong's hospitals as their principal acute care facilities. Anglesea Health (minor injuries and illness) and Torquay Medical Centre provide GP and minor emergency services for the surf coast, but significant emergencies require transfer to UHG. Always call Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies, do not attempt to drive to Geelong.
Medical Emergencies in Geelong
Triple Zero (000), Life-threatening emergencies.
Health Direct (1800 022 222), Health advice. 24/7.
NURSE-ON-CALL (1300 60 60 24), Victorian nurse advice line. 24/7.
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