Peterborough Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

For all emergencies phone 000

For all hospital enquiries:

Telephone: (08) 8651 0400
Fax: (08) 8651 2552

Street address:
23 Hurlstone Street Peterborough South Australia
Postal address: 
PO Box 119 Peterborough SA 5422

Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by local general practitioners to outpatients and aged care beds.

Patients may commence their stay at Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital but finish their care at one of the neighbouring hospitals with specialist medical or allied health input when required. All hospitals in the region work collaboratively to support the patient care needs.

Accident and emergency services

In a medical emergency phone 000 and await ambulance attendance.

When you arrive at the Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital accident and emergency service, you will be seen by a nurse to collect information and assess your illness or injury prior to seeing a doctor.

Mental health emergency

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency you can present to the accident and emergency service at Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.

Alternatively, telephone Rural and Remote Mental Health Service on 13 14 65 for mental health counselling, support and information 24 hours, 7 days.

Visiting hours

Visitors play an important part in any patient's hospital stay, and visitors are welcome.

Visiting hours for all wards are 11.00 am to 8.00 pm.

Any visitors who are required to be in the hospital building outside these hours will need to register at the admissions desk and receive an identity badge.

Car parking

Parking is available at the front of the hospital via the main entrance off of Hurlstone street. There is also disabled parking.

Disabled access

Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has full disability access. If you have special needs and are unsure, please contact reception who will assist you with your specific enquiry.