Serving Central Australia since 1939
Caring for Central Australia
Quality public health care for the people of Alice Springs and remote communities, delivered with respect and compassion.
Your hospital in the heart of Australia
Alice Springs Hospital is the main referral hospital for Central Australia, caring for people across a region of more than a million square kilometres.
Our doctors, nurses, midwives and Aboriginal health practitioners work side by side to give every patient care that is safe, respectful and close to home.
Care in action
Compassionate ward care
Nurses who take time to listen to every patient and family.
Welcoming new families
Midwives supporting mothers from pregnancy to the first weeks.
Skilled surgical teams
Planned and emergency surgery in modern operating theatres.
Our services
Emergency
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week for urgent and life-threatening care.
Maternity
Antenatal, birthing and postnatal care for families.
Surgery
General, orthopaedic and day surgery services.
Paediatrics
Specialist care for babies, children and young people.
Mental Health
Inpatient and community mental health support.
Outpatient Clinics
Specialist appointments without an overnight stay.
Renal Services
Dialysis and kidney care close to home.
Pathology & Imaging
Blood tests, X-ray, ultrasound and CT.
Latest news & notices
Alert · 9 November 2026
Visiting hours temporarily reduced on Ward 3
To protect vulnerable patients, Ward 3 visiting is limited to two visitors per patient, 2pm–6pm, until further notice.
News · 4 November 2026
New renal dialysis chairs now in service
Six additional dialysis chairs have opened, reducing travel for patients from remote communities.
Notice · 28 October 2026
Car park resurfacing — east entrance
The east car park will be partially closed 17–21 November. Please use the Gap Road entrance.
Visiting hours
Daily 8am–8pm. Some wards vary.
Address
Gap Road, Alice Springs NT 0870
Parking
Free parking via Gap Road entrance.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs available at main entry.
Interpreters
Free interpreters, including Aboriginal languages.