When urgent medical assessment is needed

If your child has an acute injury and you are concerned about a possible fracture, dislocation, or significant injury, medical assessment should be the first step.

Acute care options in Melbourne (inner east)

• Royal Children’s Hospital – Emergency Department, or Virtual Emergency Department

• Prahran Urgent Care Clinic – urgent care and injury assessment

• Box Hill Hospital – Emergency Department

• Maroondah Hospital – Emergency Department

• The Alfred – Emergency Department

These services are often the fastest way to access imaging (such as X-rays) and medical assessment for acute injuries.