A new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) has been confirmed for Booragoon, opening in early 2026, offering more choice for local residents needing urgent care.
This will expand access to same-day treatment for urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for people who might otherwise go to an emergency department.
The clinic will operate seven days a week, and accept walk-in patients, with all services provided free of charge. To ensure continuity of care, a handover will be sent to each patient’s usual GP.
The Booragoon Medicare UCC, operated by Brecken Health, will be located next to the Booragoon Medical Centre at 1 Aldous Place, Booragoon, within the Melville area and close to Bateman. The clinic is scheduled to commence operations in early 2026, following an extensive fit out.
“This new Medicare UCC represents the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to expanding urgent care options locally, helping families get the timely treatment they need, closer to home,” said WA Primary Health Alliance CEO Bernie Kenny.
“WA Primary Health Alliance, as the commissioner in Western Australia, is committed to supporting Medicare UCCs to become an integral part of the local general practice environment, and to strengthen links between the acute and primary care sectors.
“We will be encouraging the new provider to reach out to their local general practices, hospitals, and other health care providers to build awareness and local care pathways. This will include provision of treatment/referral information to the patient’s regular GP/practice to support continuity of care.”
Planning is well underway for five more Medicare UCCs in or near Ellenbrook, Geraldton, Nollamara (Mirrabooka), Mundaring and Yanchep.
The additional clinics join a growing network of Medicare UCCs across Western Australia, including those already operating in Beeliar, Broome, Bunbury, Clarkson, Gosnells, Midland, Perth City (Morley) and Rockingham.