How same-day appointments work
Each day, some appointments are kept for people who are unwell. They are released when the phones open and as cancellations come up.
Being flexible about which GP you see helps you get in sooner.
Same-day appointments, when it cannot wait
Unwell today? Same-day appointments are available on most days at Morisset Doctors. Book online first thing or call reception from 8:00am, and we will do our best to see you promptly.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Fees and eligibilityGP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Good to know before you book
01Call from 8:00am
Same-day spots are released each morning.
Tap to see moreCalling early gives you the best chance of a morning appointment.
Call (02) 4006 822202Check HotDoc
Cancellations appear online through the day.
Tap to see moreRefresh HotDoc for newly available times.
Book nowBulk billed for eligible patients03Tell us if it is urgent
Reception will ask about your symptoms.
Tap to see moreUrgent concerns can be prioritised where possible.
Call reception04Emergencies go to 000
Some symptoms need an ambulance.
Tap to see moreChest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs: call 000.
Call 000Find the care that fits
Choose a topic to see what is involved, what it costs, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Common reasons
When to book same day
Infections, fevers, rashes, injuries, sudden pain, urinary infections, worsening asthma, unwell children and mental health concerns are common reasons for a same-day appointment.
If you are unsure whether it can wait, call reception for advice on the right appointment.
- 1Call or book online
- 2Describe your symptoms
- 3Seen today where possible
- 4Follow-up if needed
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Can children be seen same day?
Yes, unwell children are a priority.
Can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome if an appointment is available.
Tips
How to get seen today
Call from 8:00am, check HotDoc regularly for cancellations, and be flexible with the doctor you see.
If no appointment is available, reception can advise on alternatives, including Healthdirect and after hours services.
- 1Call at 8:00am
- 2Check HotDoc
- 3Accept any GP
- 4Ask about alternatives
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
What if there are no appointments?
Reception will help you find the right care.
Can I join a waitlist?
Ask reception.
Know where to go
Urgent versus emergency
A same-day GP appointment is right for most illnesses and injuries. Emergencies, such as chest pain, severe breathlessness, stroke symptoms, heavy bleeding or a serious injury, need 000.
After hours, AYA After Hours and Healthdirect can help.
- 1Is it life-threatening? Call 000
- 2Unwell but stable? Book same day
- 3After hours? Call Healthdirect
- 4Follow up with your GP
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
What are stroke signs?
Face drooping, arm weakness, speech problems. Call 000.
Is AYA After Hours open weekends?
From 12:00pm Saturdays and all day Sundays and public holidays.
Understanding same-day appointments
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
Triage
Reception may ask a few questions about your symptoms so urgent concerns can be prioritised where possible.
This information stays confidential.
After hours
AYA After Hours operates from 6:00pm on weekdays, from 12:00pm on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays. Healthdirect (1800 022 222) offers 24-hour nurse advice.
For emergencies, call 000.
Where should I go?
A general guide. If in doubt, call 000 or Healthdirect.
Chest pain or trouble breathing
Call 000 immediately.
Next stepDo not drive yourself.Signs of stroke
Face drooping, arm weakness, speech problems: call 000.
Next stepNote the time symptoms started.Fever, infection or rash
A same-day GP appointment is usually right.
Next stepCall from 8:00am.Minor injury
Sprains, cuts and minor burns can usually be seen same day.
Next stepCall or book online.Unwell child
Call for a same-day appointment; seek urgent help if very drowsy or struggling to breathe.
Next stepCall from 8:00am.After 5pm or weekends
AYA After Hours or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Next stepFollow up with your GP.Common same-day reasons
Most of these can be seen by a GP today.
01Urinary infectionTap for details
Urinary infection
- Signs
- Burning, urgency, cloudy urine.
- When to see a GP
- Same day; urgently with fever or back pain.
- Care
- Urine test and treatment.
02Chest infectionTap for details
Chest infection
- Signs
- Cough, fever, breathlessness.
- When to see a GP
- Same day; 000 if severe breathlessness.
- Care
- Assessment and treatment.
03Ear or throat painTap for details
Ear or throat pain
- Signs
- Pain, fever, swollen glands.
- When to see a GP
- Same day if severe.
- Care
- Examination and treatment.
04Skin infectionTap for details
Skin infection
- Signs
- Red, hot, spreading skin.
- When to see a GP
- Same day.
- Care
- Treatment and review.
05Asthma flareTap for details
Asthma flare
- Signs
- Wheeze, tight chest.
- When to see a GP
- Same day; 000 if severe.
- Care
- Action plan review.
06Back painTap for details
Back pain
- Signs
- Sudden pain after lifting.
- When to see a GP
- Same day if severe.
- Care
- Assessment and pain plan.
07GastroTap for details
Gastro
- Signs
- Vomiting, diarrhoea.
- When to see a GP
- If unable to keep fluids down.
- Care
- Fluids and advice.
08Minor injuryTap for details
Minor injury
- Signs
- Sprains, cuts, burns.
- When to see a GP
- Same day.
- Care
- Dressing and review.
Myth or fact?
Test what you know about same-day appointments. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
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Chest pain should be booked as a same-day GP appointment.
Chest pain can be an emergency. Call 000.
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Being flexible about which GP you see can help you get in sooner.
Same-day spots are spread across the team.
03
You can only get a same-day appointment by phone.
Cancellations also appear on HotDoc during the day.
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Evidence, sources and advertising standards
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
The numbers worth knowing
0am, phone lines open
Monday to Friday.
0/7Hours a day online booking
Through HotDoc.
0$Cost for eligible patients
Bulk billed GP consults.
0For emergencies
Do not wait for an appointment.
Everyone involved, around you
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Youat the centre of your care
Same-day appointments at every stage
Fevers, earaches, rashes and coughs.
Infections, injuries and sudden pain.
Falls, breathlessness and sudden changes.
Who can help
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with same-day appointments. These team members list it among their interests.
General practitionerDr Alice Najjar
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Women's health, children's health, pregnancy care and preventive care. Taking new patients.
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GP registrarDr Prishantha SirisenaBook now
Women's health, paediatrics, geriatric medicine and chronic disease. Taking new patients.
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General practitionerDr Christina YeongBook now
Holistic, evidence-based care with an international perspective, for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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GP FellowDr Mofada HadiBook now
Chronic and complex care, geriatrics, mental health, skin cancer medicine and women's health.
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GP and directorDr Ali ZubaidyBook now
Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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General practitionerDr Mohamod Ayaz NilamBook now
Acute and chronic adult medicine, with hospital experience in cardiology, paediatrics and emergency medicine. Joining November 2026.
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GP registrarDr Mohamed Naim HafsahBook now
Women's health, respiratory medicine, rheumatology and palliative care. Speaks English, Tamil and Sinhala. Joining December 2026.
Book nowMake the most of your appointment
A little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
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Your health, your choice
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
Same-day appointments questions, answered
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, on most days.
What time should I call?
From 8:00am.
Are same-day appointments bulk billed?
Yes, for eligible patients.
Can I see any GP?
Being flexible helps you get seen sooner.
What if it is an emergency?
Call 000.
What about after hours?
AYA After Hours or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
