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GPRC Update and Christmas Closures

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Content last updated 22/09/2023

GPRC Update and Christmas Closures

The Commonwealth has announced an operational extension to 28 February 2023 for the three Gold Coast GP-led Respiratory Clinics (GPRCs) to continue to assist with the management of the current COVID-19 wave.

GPRCs clinically assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms (a fever, cough, shortness of breath, a sore throat and/or tiredness).

Please note Christmas hours below:

Hope Island Respiratory Clinic
10 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island.
Open from 1pm-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am–12pm Saturday.
Closed Dec 24, 25, 26 and 27, Jan 1 and 2

Burleigh Cove Respiratory Clinic
Shop 13/109 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Waters
Closed Dec 22 from 11am, reopening 8am 3 Jan 2023

Upper Coomera Respiratory Clinic
Shop 6/21 Coomera Grand Dr, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia
Open Mon 8.30am-4.30pm
Tues to Friday 8:30am-3.30pm
Closed Weekend and Public Holidays

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