Australians can now check symptoms, explore health topics and find health services on the go thanks to updates rolled out on the 1800MEDICARE app – making it easier to access trusted health information and services.
Symptom checker
The symptom checker takes around six minutes to complete and guides you through a series of questions about your symptoms.
Based on your answers, it can help you understand whether you should:
- Seek urgent medical care
- See a doctor
- Speak to a health professional
- Manage your symptoms at home
It can also help you find nearby health care providers.
The symptom checker does not provide a diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information you enter is secure and not personally identified.
Health topics
The health topics section connects you to clear, easy-to-understand explanations of common medical conditions and terms.
It can help you:
- Better understand a diagnosis
- Learn about symptoms and treatments
- Prepare for conversations with your health care provider
Find and manage health services
This feature connects you to Australia’s most comprehensive directory of health care professionals and services and makes it easier to locate providers near you.
You can search by:
- Service type – for example, GP, pharmacy, physiotherapy or pathology
- Suburb or postcode
- Popular filters like bulk billing
All three features connect to trusted information provided by healthdirect and are designed specifically for people in Australia.
These additions are part of ongoing improvements to the 1800MEDICARE app, helping Australians access advice, understand their health and connect with care more easily.
For more information about the 1800MEDICARE app or to download the latest version, please visit the Australian Government’s digital health website.
