Below are just a few of the health services you can access from Wee Waa. Some are visiting services, others are permanent.
Alternatively, you can visit the Wee Waa Care Navigator for more assistance in finding the right health service for you.
The Breast Screen NSW mobile van will be at Wee Waa Hospital from 24 August - 27 August 2026
BreastScreen NSW is a free service available to women over the age of 40.
A breast screen can find very small cancers – the size of a grain of rice – before they can be felt or noticed by you or your doctor. Finding breast cancer early means a better chance of survival.
HealthWISE works with a range of health professionals across their service footprint. In Wee Waa they deliver Integrated Team Care, Podiatry, Mental Health services, and in Narrabri deliver Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology.
1800MEDICARE is a free, 24/7 helpline where you can speak to a registered nurse about any health concern. The nurse will ask about your symptoms and guide you to the right care.
Call 1800 633 422
The Wee Waa Hospital delivers community and allied health services, including nursing, physiotherapy, and social work. And can support you to access specialist doctors via telehealth.
Plus, teams from Narrabri Community Health and other services in the region deliver outreach services through the Wee Waa Hospital. Services like palliative care, allied health, mental health, drug and alcohol counselling, aged care assessments and transitional care, and Aboriginal health services.
(02) 6795 0400
We heard from the community that people are confused about which health services they can access. Knowing all your options can help you make better health decisions. This can prevent health problems from getting worse and reduce stress for individuals and families. When people know where to go for help and what to ask for, they are more likely to get the right healthcare at the right time.
A health survey in 2025 asked residents if they needed more information to manage their health. We've answered some of the most common questions below.
You can call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422) any time, day or night, to speak with a registered nurse for free. They can help you decide what care you need and guide you to the right service or help you manage at home.
The Kids Helpline is available for young people aged 5 to 25 years. You can talk to a counsellor who can work alongside your GP, and you can even see the same counsellor for ongoing support. Open 24/7 - 365 days. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime for any reason.
You can access allied health services such as a dietitian, speech pathologist, and a social worker through the Wee Waa Health Service.
Wee Waa also has its own podiatrist at Wee Waa Podiatry Clinic.
Plus, in Narrabri you can find;
- Otherwise Occupational Therapy (physiotherapy and occupational therapy)
- Rural OT Step by Step (occupational therapy)
- Gwydir Physiotherapy (physiotherapy)
- AE Physiotherapy (physiotherapy)
- Clear Convo (speech pathology)
- Speech Clinic (speech pathology)
- Narrabri Vision Splendid (optometry)
and many more!
Namoi Care Connect provides friendly, personal and caring transport for members of the local community who are transport disadvantaged. Including on demand transport, fortnightly bus services between Wee Waa and Tamworth and Gwabegar and Narrabri, and other community and health related transport services.
Check out the Namoi Care Connect website for information on services and eligibility.
IPTAAS (Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme) is a NSW government program which provides financial assistance towards your travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel long distances for specialised health treatment that is not available locally.
Navigating the health system can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming. The Wee Waa Care Navigator can help make the process easier by guiding you to the right services and supports for your situation. The service is free and confidential. You can call, email, or visit face to face right here in Wee Waa.
Click here to learn more about how to access the service and how the Care Navigator can support you
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