Calvary Lenah Valley Emergency Department
- 49 Augusta Rd, Lenah Valley TAS 7008, Australia
- Access the ED via Honora Ave
- (03) 6278 5516
- For medical emergencies, please call 000 for ambulance assistance
Estimated wait time:
Updated every 15mins
24 hour emergency care, 365 days a year
Round-the-clock care for urgent medical needs, any time of day or night.
End-to-end care by a team of senior emergency specialists
You’ll be in the care of experienced emergency physicians from arrival through to discharge.
Seamless admission
If needed, we’ll arrange a smooth transition to hospital care with the most appropriate specialists.
No out-of-pocket fee for eligible patients
Workcover cases and DVA gold card holders are fully covered with no out-of-pocket costs.
On-site access to pharmacy
Convenient on-site pharmacy to fill prescriptions without leaving the hospital.
Free 24 hour parking
Ample free parking available day and night, with easy drop-off and pick-up at the emergency department entrance.
“I truly have never had better healthcare. From the moment I was checked in at triage to the nurses, doctor, radiologist who did my CT scan to the person who discharged me. I genuinely am so grateful. Thank you for your care.”
“I can’t thank Dr F and staff enough for their wonderful care and attention, they were amazing. We are so lucky to not only live in Adelaide, but to have such a fantastic hospital in the Calvary at our disposal. Feeling very blessed. Thank you again.”
“I was very pleased with Dr D for not dismissing my pain and assuring me that I had made the right decision to present to the ED. She also called me the day after to refer me to a clinical trial.”
“All nursing staff provided exceptional care. They explained everything clearly before commencing their care. RN Michelle. . . provided great care plus laughs. She made me feel at ease.”
“The ED team were so happy, talkative, helpful and just all around wonderful. Will only be coming here for care in the future.”
“[The doctor] made me feel comfortable, informed, and cared for while lighting up the place with his fun personality.”
“I’m writing this on behalf of my mother who has dementia. The doctor treated her with patience, respect and kindness. My Mum was quite challenging but I couldn’t fault Dr M’s care. Thank you !”
“[The doctor] was very thorough in his investigations, highly professional, very competent and an effective manager of the ED team. He was open, warm and a good communicator.”
“From the moment I arrived, from the nurse at reception till I left, everyone treated me with respect, care and empathy. Thank you all!”
Fees & payments
If you are an Australian resident and hold a Medicare card, a portion of the cost of your visit will be covered. However, an out-of-pocket fee will also apply, as detailed below.
This information is current on 1 August 2025 and subject to change without notice.
- Payment Methods: EFTPOS, Credit Card, Cash Payment
- Payment Terms: Patients are required to settle their bill on departure
Amount/Details
Notes/Eligibility
Standard facility fee
$280
Payable by most patients
Medicare rebate
Partial rebate for some investigations (e.g., blood tests, X-rays).
Private health insurance
ED consultation fees are not claimable under private health insurance.
ED fee applies regardless of outcome: admitted, discharged or transferred.
WorkCover injuries
$0 (no out-of-pocket fee)
Valid WorkCover claim required/service agreement with employer, otherwise invoice remains in patients name
DVA Gold Card holders
$0 (no out-of-pocket fee)
Fully covered
DVA White Card holders
Covered for approved conditions only
Otherwise standard fees apply
Overseas visitors
$650 plus costs for consultations/tests
May claim on travel insurance
Additional fees from external providers (scans, tests, pharmacy, splints/ crutches/ other medical specialists)
Pathology, radiology, other tests, discharge drugs, other specialist fees are billed separately. Medicare may cover part; check with insurer.
Check cost with provider
Other fees
The fee does not include pharmacy products such as splints, crutches and discharge drugs or the fee of any specialist called by the ED doctor. Charges for these services are determined by the provider, without consultation with the ED.
Radiology (Medical Imaging) services are provided by a third party (I-MED Radiology Network). Any additional charges relating to that service are directly to you by I-MED Radiology Network and should be paid directly to them.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
You do not require a referral, unless you have booked an intravenous iron infusion
What if I don’t have Private Health Insurance?
You don’t need private insurance unless you are admitted to the hospital.
What emergency support is there for patients who have had surgery at Calvary lenah Valley Hospital and need emergency treatment?
Overnight and surgical inpatients who present to Calvary Lenah Valley ED within four days of discharge from Calvary Lenah Valley or St John’s hospitals will be treated at no cost, so long as the emergency doctor confirms that the presentation is directly associated with their surgery.
Please note that there are some exclusions: this does not apply to medical, rehabilitation, maternity (unless surgical), or palliative care patients.
Calvary Hobart Hospital day or inpatient oncology treatment customers returning to Calvary Lenah Valley ED within 4 days of treatment will be treated at no cost, so long as an emergency doctor confirms that the presentation has been caused by the treatment.
Fast, expert emergency care - no long waits.
We’re here to ensure that you receive the treatment and care you need, with minimal wait times.