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SWIFT Emergency & Urgent Care
A SWIFT doctor checking a young girl's ear as she rests in bed A SWIFT nurse smiling as she talks with an older patient SWIFT's reception desk, with the lit SWIFT logo on the wall

Open 10am to 9pmdaily

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Emergency doctors, no appointment needed.

SWIFT: Specialist Walk-in Fast-Track Emergency and Urgent Care, for non-life threatening illness and injuries. Age 3 months and above.

Call (02) 8859 9099

$396 + Medicare charges

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When to come to SWIFT

  • Symptoms of a heart attack
  • Symptoms of stroke: face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech
  • Unconscious, collapsed or not breathing
  • Choking, or struggling to breathe
  • Severe bleeding, or vomiting blood
  • A seizure or fit
  • Severe allergic reaction, with swelling of the face or throat
  • Major injury, like a car crash or a fall from height
  • Overdose, poisoning or snake bite
  • Thoughts of harming yourself or others
Call 000

  • Palpitations, chest discomfort
  • Headache, dizziness, vertigo, migraine
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea
  • Fevers, cough, cold, flu-like symptoms
  • Sprains, strains, suspected broken bones, sports injuries

Walk in, no appointment needed.

  • Repeat prescriptions
  • Medical certificates
  • Referrals and test results
  • Vaccinations, flu shots and check-ups
  • A mild cold or runny nose
  • Managing a long-term condition
  • Mental health care plans

Can't get in with your GP, it's after hours, or it can't wait? Come to SWIFT.

If you are unsure, call SWIFT first. This guide doesn't replace medical advice. Outside our opening hours, a healthdirect nurse can help on 1800 022 222, free and 24/7.

What happens when you visit

Seven steps, from walking in to going home. Tap a step to see what to expect.

Step 1 of 7

Arrive

Walk in, no appointment needed. We register patients until 9pm.

Good to know: life-threatening? Call 000 instead of coming to SWIFT.

Our clinical team treats

Specialist Emergency Physicians and Senior Emergency Doctors, supported by emergency-trained nursing staff.

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Here for something else?

Independent companies provide imaging, dental care, physiotherapy and hand therapy, all in the same building. These services are separate from SWIFT's clinical team.

Independent provider

Imaging

X-ray, CT, ultrasound or MRI, by Imaging Specialists.

(02) 8614 8400 More about imaging
Independent provider

Dental

Dental problems and emergencies, by Hills Dental Boutique.

(02) 5944 5844 More about dental
Independent provider

Physiotherapy

Sports and general physiotherapy, by Physioletics.

0469 334 421 More about physiotherapy
Independent provider

Hand therapy

Hand and wrist rehabilitation, splinting and scar care, by Hand Therapy @ Rouse Hill.

(02) 8616 9626 More about hand therapy

Fees, up front

Straightforward pricing, whether or not you have a valid Medicare card. Reception staff will explain the fees before you're seen. You pay after your doctor consultation and treatment.

Do you have a Medicare card?

$396 + Medicare chargesMedicare-equivalent charges

You pay the total amount. With a valid Medicare card, the Medicare rebate is paid back to you.Without a Medicare card, Medicare-equivalent charges are also paid on the day.

Consumables like crutches or boots cost extra.

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Your walk-in visit

With a Medicare card

Facility fee
$396
Doctor consultation and any procedures
Medicare charges
Consumables, like crutches or boots
Extra charge
Pathology (Most tests)
Bulk billed
X-ray and CT scan
Bulk billed
UltrasoundWeekdays, 10am to 4pm
Bulk billed

How you pay

  1. Pay one amount when you leaveFacility fee + Medicare charges
  2. Get the Medicare rebate backOf the Medicare part only
  3. Tests and scansX-rays and CT scans are bulk billed. Ultrasound and MRI may have additional charges

Without a Medicare card

Facility fee
$396
Doctor consultation and any procedures
Medicare-equivalent charges, paid on the day
Consumables, like crutches or boots
Extra charge
Pathology
Extra charge, invoiced separately
Imaging
Extra charge, invoiced separately

How you pay

  1. Pay one amount when you leaveFacility fee + Medicare-equivalent charges
  2. No Medicare rebate
  3. Tests and scans are invoiced separatelyPathology and imaging providers may send their own invoices afterwards

What Medicare charges coverWhat Medicare-equivalent charges cover

Doctor consultation, and any procedures performed.

Pathology

Bloods, swabs and urine tests, collected on site by your treating team and sent to Australian Clinical Labs. Bulk billed for most general tests.Invoiced separately by ACL.

Imaging

X-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI on site, provided by Imaging Specialists. When SWIFT refers you, X-rays and CT scans are bulk billed, and so is ultrasound on weekdays from 10am to 4pm. After-hours and weekend ultrasound, and MRI at any time, have additional charges.Billed separately by Imaging Specialists.

What to bring

Your Medicare card and a debit or credit card.A debit or credit card. SWIFT is cashless.

Our doctors

Specialist Emergency Physicians and Senior Emergency Doctors, supported by emergency-trained nursing staff.

Network Partners

Specialists, hospitals and services we work with.

  • Imaging Specialists
  • Specialty Orthopaedics
  • Physioletics
  • Hand Therapy @ Rouse Hill
  • Hills Dental Boutique
  • Hills Cardiology Group
  • Northwest Haematology
  • Sydney Cardiovascular Clinic
  • Norwest Private Hospital
  • Westmead Private Hospital
  • Macquarie University Hospital
  • Sydney Adventist Hospital
  • Lakeview Private Hospital
  • The Hills Private Hospital
  • Brain and Spine Surgery
  • The Centre for Gastrointestinal Health
  • Complete Health Care Australia
  • Australian Clinical Labs
  • Kayr Facilities Services
  • CH2 – Paragon Care
  • Scanaptics
  • Children's Health Hub
  • AV8 Medical

Find us in Rouse Hill

On Civic Way in Rouse Hill. Get directions from where you are, or call ahead.

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FAQs

Can't find your answer? Call us on (02) 8859 9099.

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Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in any day between 10am and 9pm. Infusions are by appointment. Services like physiotherapy, hand therapy and dental care need an appointment: please contact them directly.

How much does a visit cost?

SWIFT charges a $396 facility fee for urgent care visits, a $246 facility fee for infusions and a $150 facility fee for IV antibiotics. Medicare services are charged at the Medicare rebate amount. You pay the total amount (facility fee plus Medicare charges) at the end of your visit. With a valid Medicare card, you claim back the Medicare portion. Without a valid Medicare card, this amount is not claimable.

Consumables such as crutches or boots cost extra. Our team confirms the cost before treatment or imaging begins. See detailed pricing.

What are your opening hours?

Open 10am to 9pm every day. Please arrive before 9pm so we can register you.

Is there parking?

Yes. Free parking is available in the basement of the building, and there is plenty of off-street parking nearby.

What ages does SWIFT treat?

Children over 3 months of age and adults, for urgent problems that are not life threatening.

For children under 3 months, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

What does SWIFT treat?

Urgent problems that are not life threatening, where the realistic alternative is a hospital emergency department: suspected fractures, wounds needing stitches, infections, stable chest pain, headache, abdominal pain, unwell children over 3 months, illnesses needing urgent imaging, early pregnancy bleeding, and ear, nose, throat and eye problems.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.

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Not sure where to go? Call us first.

We can tell you whether to come in. For an infusion, request a time and we'll confirm it.