Bribie Island Satellite Hospital (Yarun)
Satellite hospitals provide an alternative healthcare model for managing low-acuity emergency care and chronic disease in a community setting closer to home.
The name, The name ‘Yarun’ originates from the Kabi Kabi and Djoondoburri people – Oondoo dialect ‘Yarun’ meaning crab or hunting ground.
As part of the 1st stage of opening, this facility offers the following services by appointment only:
- Kidney Health Services
- Day Medical Treatment Unit
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service
- Ngarrama Maternal Health
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Outpatient Mental Health Services
- Medical imaging
Every satellite hospital also has a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic that provides treatment for unplanned, non-life-threatening conditions such as:
- Simple fractures
- Simple infections
- Minor burns.
Minor Injury and Illness Clinics are open 7 days a week, do not require an appointment, and are free for Medicare card holders.
The Bribie Island Satellite Hospital (Yarun) was officially opened on 17 July 2024 and does not yet have quarterly data available for public reporting. Check back soon for information as it becomes available.
Facility information
To learn more about the Bribie Island Satellite Hospital (Yarun) visit the Bribie Island Satellite Hospital website.
When to go to a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
If you are unsure whether to visit the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or use the online symptom checker.
If your condition is critical, call Triple Zero (000) or go to an Emergency department.