Services at Wudinna Hospital

The following services are available:

Accident and emergency

Wudinna Hospital provides a 24-hour accident and emergency service with a local GP on call.

Allied health services

Telephone: (08) 8680 2254

Allied health services include:

  • dietetics
  • occupational therapy
  • physiotherapy
  • podiatry
  • speech therapy.

Other visiting professionals include a:

  • audiologist
  • dentist
  • female doctor
  • gerontologist
  • general practitioner (GP)
  • mental health worker
  • optometrist.

Maternity and obstetrics

A shared care arrangement with GPs and community midwives assists women with care and treatment before and after childbirth.

Birthing services are available at Ceduna and Port Lincoln.

Medical and surgical hospital services

We provide general and specialist medical and surgical care, including minor surgery, acute care, palliative care and service for outpatients.

Mental health services

Telephone: (08) 8680 2254

For 24-hour emergency assistance and information, phone the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service on 13 14 65.

Primary health care services and Health Promotion Unit

Telephone: (08) 8680 2254

Community services and programs include:

  • children’s health
  • counselling
  • dental services
  • diabetes education
  • early childhood health
  • gerontology
  • home support service
  • nursing
  • midwifery
  • women’s health
  • youth development.

Residential aged care

Trudinger Residence, located at the hospital, provides services including short-term respite care for older people with a high level of need and those with a low level of need. Although the hostel can be arranged as a totally secure environment, older people who need this level of care will be offered accommodation at our specialist unit in Elliston.