overview

Australia’s urgent care landscape is rapidly evolving. With 90 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics now operational and 50 more launching by December 2025, the sector is experiencing unprecedented growth backed by $644 million in new government funding.

The Urgent Care Clinics Conference is the only dedicated national forum positioned at this unprecedented change. An unmissable gathering for urgent care professionals, industry leaders, innovative practitioners, and forward-thinking healthcare administrators for two intensive days of learning and networking. This comprehensive event combines cutting-edge clinical insights with practical business strategies, designed specifically for the unique challenges facing urgent care providers in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Attendees can expect an immersive experience featuring expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities that address both clinical excellence and operational efficiency.  The event also provides unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting attendees with potential partners, suppliers, and collaborators who are shaping the future of urgent care delivery.

Key Conference Topics

• Measuring UCC Effectiveness – What impact UCCs are having on ED presentations, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness based on early data
• Getting UCCs Up and Running – How PHNs choose locations, run tenders, and work with communities to open new clinics
• New Funding Rules Coming – Changes from fixed payments to performance-based contracts starting October 2025
• Staffing Your UCC – Why some clinics can’t find doctors while others have GPs lining up to work there
• Should UCCs Share Space with GP Clinics? – Pros and cons of co-locating versus running standalone urgent care
• Walk-ins vs Bookings – Different ways UCCs handle patient appointments and what works best
• Federal vs State UCCs – Managing when you have both types in the same area
• Collaboration and Building Local Partnerships – Working with hospitals, ambulances, pathology labs, and radiology services
• Improving Access in Regional Areas – How UCCs help when there aren’t many after-hours GPs around
• Tech Problems and Solutions – Dealing with telehealth gaps, phone triage, and getting the right IT systems
• Rolling Out 50 New UCCs – Managing the big expansion happening between October and December
• Teaching Practice Managers the Ropes – Helping managers understand how the UCC business model works
• Keeping Quality High – Making sure all UCCs deliver good care no matter who runs them or how they operate

Who attends?

• Primary Health Networks (PHNs) – Commissioning and oversight bodies
• Government – Federal and State Government Representatives – Policy makers and funding authorities
• Healthcare Corporates & Major Providers
• Emergency Department Leaders
• Healthcare Practitioners & Clinical Leaders
• Investment & Development Professionals
• Real Estate Investors and Facility Developers
• Academic Researchers – Health economists and policy analysts
• Practice Managers – Seeking to understand the UCC model

What Makes This Event Unique

🎯 Only Dedicated UCC Conference in Australia

This conference focuses exclusively on urgent care clinic implementation, operation, and optimization—delivering specialized content you can’t find elsewhere.

⏰ Perfect Timing During Critical Transition

Positioned during the “niche transition period” when 50 new UCCs are launching and performance-based contracts begin October 2025—when insider knowledge is most valuable.

💰 Access to $644 Million in New Funding

Now is the time to be networking with decision makers and representatives controlling the next wave of UCC funding and expansion decisions.

🏥 Complete Ecosystem Representation

The only forum bringing together PHNs, government policy makers, major healthcare corporates, ED leaders, and successful UCC operators in one room.