List of burn centres in Australia
While many hospitals in Australia have the capability to treat burns, there are currently 13 designated burns units across Australia. Most states have one centre for adults and another for children; all units are located in a state/territorial capital city.
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT currently has no designated burns unit; patients with severe burns are usually transferred to Concord Repatriation General Hospital or The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in New South Wales.New South Wales
- Concord Repatriation General Hospital
- Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards
- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
Northern Territory
Patients with severe burns are also transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital or Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia.Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
- The Alfred, Melbourne
- Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne