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Nurses leaving the emergency department at Alice Springs in the NT

Healthcare Services in the NT

In the Northern Territory, we offer a variety of health and medical services to meet the diverse needs of the community, from primary care and specialist treatments to emergency services. Find out more about the health and medical services available in the NT.

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Hospitals

In the Northern Territory, all major regional towns have hospitals with general inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.

Community Health centre

Community health centres

We have 8 community health centres across the Territory. They provide general health services focusing on maternal, child and family health.

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Disability help

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is available in the Northern Territory, as well as support for those not eligible for NDIS.

Palmerston Regional Hospital doctor and patient

Aged care

There are services, support and care available to senior Australians and Territorians.

Medical staff behind reception at Alice Springs Hospital

Medicare

Medicare allows all Australians and some overseas visitors to access a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

Woman practicing yoga at Rainbow Cliffs, in Gove Nhulunbuy NT

Private health insurance

There are a number of private health cover insurance companies in Australia, like Medibank and Bupa.

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