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:
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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.
Dr Rebecca was extremely considerate, caring, and did not minimise my pain. I was very impressed and grateful for their care and kindness.
“The staff that cared for me at Calvary Lenah Valley Emergency Department were exceptional in their respect and care in meeting my needs. A big thank you to everyone.”
“From initial phone enquiry, admittance, treatment, and subsequent discharge the handling of my difficulties were of the highest order and hugely appreciated”
“Super faultless effort all around and you’d be happy to know that things are on the up due no doubt, to my initial treatment”
Fees & payments
The Calvary Lenah Valley Department is a privately owned and non-government funded private emergency department.
This information is current on 14, July 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
$300
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.