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Hospitals in Wollongong 2026, Emergency Departments, Major Hospitals and Healthcare Guide

Wollongong hospitals guide 2026: major public hospitals, emergency departments and private hospital options across Wollongong and the Illawarra, where to go in a medical emergency.

By Wollongong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Hospitals in Wollongong 2026, Overview

Wollongong and the Illawarra are served by the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), covering Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and the Shoalhaven. For emergencies, call 000. ihealth.com.au

Emergency, Call 000

Call 000 for any life-threatening emergency. NSW Ambulance will dispatch. For non-emergency health advice, call HealthDirect at 1800 022 222 (24/7 nurse-led service).

Major Public Hospitals

Wollongong Hospital, Loftus Street, Wollongong. The Illawarra's principal public hospital, adult emergency, Level 2 trauma, cardiology, oncology, maternity, stroke. (02) 4222 5000. islhd.health.nsw.gov.au
Shellharbour Hospital, Madigan Boulevard, Warilla. Southern Illawarra public hospital, emergency, medical, surgical. (02) 4295 2000. islhd.health.nsw.gov.au

Private Hospitals

Wollongong Private Hospital, Thomas Street, Wollongong. Major private hospital in the city. wollongongprivatehospital.com.au

Paediatrics

Wollongong Hospital has a paediatric unit. For seriously ill children requiring tertiary paediatric care, transport to The Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick) or The Children's Hospital at Westmead may be arranged by the ambulance service or treating team.

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