Townsville — Private Emergency Department

Initial consultation fee

An upfront fee of $310 for an adult and $280 for a child 15 years and under, is charged for an initial patient consultation.

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is a private, not-for-profit hospital. The hospital's Emergency Department charges a flat fee for treatment - this is an out-of-pocket expense and is not claimable under Medicare or private health insurance. There will be no fee charged for patients returning to the Emergency Department with the same condition, within a 5-day period. 

Out-of-pocket expenses

Depending on your treatment, you may also incur out-of-pocket fees for pathology tests or radiology (MRI, Xray, CT scan etc) on top of the initial consultation fee. If you do not hold a valid Medicare card, the fees may be higher. Out-of-pocket hospital fees are not claimable under Medicare or private health insurance.

DVA and workers compensation

DVA Gold Card holders and approved Workcover insurance will not incur an out-of-pocket expense.

Fees for services such as x-rays and pathology may incur additional out-of-pocket costs. The service provider will send you an additional account for these services.

Entry is via Fulham Road, Pimlico.

On-site parking is provided adjacent to the Emergency Department.

As a private patient, you are entitled to ask the ambulance to take you to the hospital of your choice. However, ambulance staff can decide at their discretion whether they can accommodate your request.