Flinders Hospital address, appointments and contact information
If you searched for Flinders Hospital, the official public hospital is Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) in Bedford Park, Adelaide. It is a major specialist referral and teaching hospital operated within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Flinders Medical Centre is located on Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA 5042. The main switchboard is (08) 8204 5511. Patient enquiries can be made on (08) 8204 5472.
Bedford Park SA 5042
Flinders Medical Centre address and Google Map
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
Australia
The hospital is co-located with Flinders University and Flinders Private Hospital, so check the hospital name on your appointment information before entering a car park or following signs to a clinic.
Use this map for the hospital campus only. Your appointment letter and current hospital signs should be used to find the correct clinic, building, level or entrance.
Check the current entrance before travelling
Open the official Southern Redevelopment information .
- Check the latest Flinders Medical Centre access notice.
- Confirm whether your clinic route has changed due to construction.
- Look for the latest hospital or parking map.
- Allow extra time and follow temporary signs when you arrive.
How Flinders Hospital appointments and referrals work
Flinders Medical Centre does not use one appointment phone number for every specialist clinic. Public specialist outpatient appointments usually begin with a referral from a GP, specialist or other appropriate healthcare professional.
- Your healthcare provider sends the referral. The referral should contain the clinical information required by the relevant SALHN service.
- The referral is reviewed. Specialist outpatient referrals are assessed and prioritised according to clinical need.
- The clinic provides the next step. If an appointment is arranged, follow the clinic instructions, date, time and location supplied to you.
- Use the direct clinic number on your letter. This is normally the best contact for an existing appointment.
- If the clinic number is missing, call the FMC switchboard. Call (08) 8204 5511 and ask to be transferred to the clinic named on your letter.
Open the official Southern Adelaide LHN outpatient information .
- Find the specialty or clinic your GP is referring you to.
- Check whether the clinic is located at Flinders Medical Centre or another SALHN site.
- Read the referral criteria and clinic-specific contact information.
- Use your latest appointment letter or SMS for the exact arrival location.
Checking whether a referral has been received
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network currently provides a GP Outpatient Referral Hotline for healthcare referrers to check whether a referral has been received, triaged or appointed.
The current number is 0481 729 040, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. SA Health asks referrers to wait 48 hours after submitting a referral before calling unless the referral is urgent.
Patients should normally use the clinic contact on their appointment information or the FMC switchboard rather than treating the GP referral hotline as a general booking line.
How to change or cancel an appointment
If you already have an outpatient appointment, use the direct number printed on your appointment letter, SMS or clinic correspondence. Different services use different clerical contacts.
- Find the clinic name and direct phone number on your appointment information.
- Contact the clinic as early as possible.
- Ask whether the appointment can be rescheduled and whether your referral remains valid.
- If no direct number is shown, call (08) 8204 5511 and ask for the relevant clinic.
- If your condition has changed while waiting, contact your GP or treating clinician rather than only changing the date.
Useful Flinders Medical Centre contacts
| Main switchboard | (08) 8204 5511 |
|---|---|
| Patient enquiries | (08) 8204 5472 |
| General fax | (08) 8204 5450 |
| SALHN Consumer Advisory Service | (08) 8204 5433 |
| GP outpatient referral-status hotline | 0481 729 040, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm |
Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Department
Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FMC is also one of South Australia’s major trauma centres.
- Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
- Emergency patients are assessed according to clinical urgency.
- Do not use an outpatient appointment number when emergency ambulance care is required.
- Follow current Emergency Department signs because redevelopment work has changed parts of the campus.
Check the official SA Health Emergency Department dashboard .
- Find “Flinders Medical Centre” in the hospital list.
- Check the current Emergency Department status.
- Do not delay emergency care because a dashboard shows the department as busy.
- Call 000 if symptoms are immediately life-threatening.
Current hospital entrance and redevelopment
Flinders Medical Centre is undergoing major redevelopment, including construction of a new Acute Services Building. During these works, the Northern Entrance is the main hospital entrance.
The Enquiries Desk is inside the Northern Entrance. If you are unsure where your clinic has moved, ask staff there rather than relying on an older hospital map.
The current hospital map shows the former main entrance as closed and identifies temporary construction zones, the Northern Entrance, Emergency Department, Care Park, Southern Car Park, bus stops, taxi area and Flinders Railway Station.
Parking, drop-off and accessible parking
The current visitor parking map identifies several parking options around the hospital. Construction can affect the easiest route, so check the current map before each visit.
Care Park (Western)
The Care Park is close to the Northern Entrance and includes accessible parking. It also provides up to 30 minutes free for immediate patient pick-up and drop-off. Standard parking fees apply after the free period.
Southern Visitors Car Park
The Southern Visitors Car Park is another public visitor parking area and includes accessible parking.
Flinders Drive street parking
The current SA Health visitor parking map shows 2-hour on-street parking on both sides of Flinders Drive. Always check current signs when you arrive.
Check the latest FMC parking and entrance information .
- Open the latest FMC visitor parking map before travelling.
- Choose parking based on the clinic or building on your appointment letter.
- Use the Care Park if you need the current Northern Entrance or short pick-up/drop-off.
- Check accessible parking locations if a mobility permit is required.
- Follow current signs rather than an old screenshot or map.
Train, bus, taxi and public transport
Flinders Railway Station is beside the hospital precinct and is shown on the current SA Health visitor map. Bus stops A, B and C are located along Flinders Drive, and a taxi area is also available.
The Northern Entrance area includes an Adelaide Metro Trip Planner kiosk.
For current routes and service changes, use Adelaide Metro .
- Enter Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park as your destination.
- Set the time you need to arrive at the clinic, not just the appointment start time.
- Check whether train or bus is more convenient for your hospital entrance.
- Add extra time for construction-related walking routes and hospital wayfinding.
Visiting hours
The current Flinders Medical Centre Patient Information Guide welcomes visitors 7 days a week, including public holidays, from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Some clinical areas have their own rest, therapy or treatment periods. If you need to visit outside the general hours, contact the ward through the switchboard on (08) 8204 5511.
- Do not visit if you have cold, flu, diarrhoea or vomiting symptoms.
- Children visiting the hospital should be directly supervised by an adult.
- Ask the ward about patient-specific visitor limits or clinical restrictions.
Patient enquiries and finding a ward
For enquiries about a patient currently admitted at Flinders Medical Centre, call (08) 8204 5472.
The Enquiries Desk is located inside the Northern Entrance. SA Health currently states that it cannot provide patient communication by general email, so use the official telephone route for patient enquiries.
Interpreter and accessibility support
Interpreter services can be arranged for patients who need help understanding clinical information, including sign-language support where required. SA Health states that interpreter support for public hospital patients is provided free of charge.
Tell your clinic, nurse or treating team as early as possible if you need an interpreter. The Northern Entrance Enquiries Desk can also contact the FMC translator service.
Flinders Medical Centre provides wheelchair access, lifts and accessible parking areas. If mobility assistance is important for your visit, ask the clinic which entrance and drop-off point is currently easiest.
Feedback, complaints and concerns
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network’s Consumer Advisory Service coordinates complaints, compliments, suggestions and other consumer feedback for Flinders Medical Centre.
Consumer Advisory Service:
(08) 8204 5433
Email: HealthSALHNConsumerAdvisory@sa.gov.au
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, excluding public holidays
Open the official SA Health feedback and complaints page .
- For a current care problem, speak with the nurse, doctor or ward manager first where possible.
- If further help is needed, contact the Consumer Advisory Service.
- Give the hospital name, ward or service, relevant date and a clear description of the concern.
- Do not use a feedback form for emergency medical assistance.
Medical records and privacy
SA Health states that patients have the right to request access to personal health information. The Flinders Medical Centre patient guide advises patients seeking access to their records to speak with a Freedom of Information officer.
Healthcare providers requesting clinical information can use the SALHN Release of Information pathway. Patients seeking their own records should ask FMC which current application, identification and authority requirements apply before submitting personal information.
Major services at Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Medical Centre is a specialist referral public teaching hospital providing care across a wide range of medical, surgical and specialist areas. It is also one of South Australia’s major trauma centres.
Services include Emergency care, medical and surgical specialties, paediatrics, women’s health, cancer services, rehabilitation, renal care, respiratory services, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, mental health and allied health services.
Open the official Flinders Medical Centre page .
- Open the official FMC page.
- Select “Services and clinics”.
- Find the specialty you need.
- Check its direct phone, referral requirements and clinic location before travelling.
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Flinders Hospital FAQs
Is Flinders Hospital the same as Flinders Medical Centre?
Yes. People often search for “Flinders Hospital”, but the official public hospital name is Flinders Medical Centre, commonly abbreviated to FMC.
What is the address of Flinders Medical Centre?
Flinders Medical Centre is located on Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA 5042, South Australia.
What is the main phone number for Flinders Hospital?
The Flinders Medical Centre switchboard number is (08) 8204 5511.
What is the Flinders Medical Centre patient enquiry number?
SA Health lists patient enquiries on (08) 8204 5472.
How do I get a specialist appointment at Flinders Medical Centre?
Most public specialist outpatient appointments start with a referral from a GP, specialist or appropriate healthcare professional. The referral is reviewed and prioritised according to clinical need before an appointment is arranged.
How do I change or cancel my appointment?
Use the direct clinic number on your appointment letter or SMS and contact the clinic as early as possible. If no number is shown, call the FMC switchboard on (08) 8204 5511 and ask for the relevant clinic.
Is Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes. Flinders Medical Centre Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
Where is the main entrance to Flinders Medical Centre?
During the current redevelopment, the Northern Entrance is the main hospital entrance. The former main entrance is closed during construction.
Where can I park at Flinders Medical Centre?
Current visitor options include the Care Park (Western) and Southern Visitors Car Park. The Care Park includes accessible parking and up to 30 minutes free for immediate pick-up and drop-off. Two-hour street parking is also shown along Flinders Drive; check signs on arrival.
What are the visiting hours at Flinders Medical Centre?
The current patient guide welcomes visitors from 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week including public holidays. Some clinical areas have different treatment, therapy or rest arrangements.