Geraldton Health Campus maternity guide

Geraldton Health Campus is the regional public hospital for the Midwest, on Shenton Street in Geraldton. It includes Geraldton Hospital, which some listings call Geraldton Regional Hospital. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) runs the campus and its maternity and newborn services. WACHS says the hospital supports around 450 mums to give birth locally each year (WACHS news, April 2024). For labour, worries in pregnancy or any other maternity question, ring the campus on (08) 9956 2222. There is a 24-hour emergency department on site, and you should call 000 in an emergency.

Geraldton Health Campus maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public, the regional health campus for the Midwest
• Run by: WA Country Health Service (Midwest)
• In labour: Ring (08) 9956 2222, or 000 in an emergency
• Births: Around 450 mums a year (WACHS, 2024)
• Services: Maternity and newborn services, paediatrics
• Also on site: 24-hour emergency department, high dependency and intensive care
• Travel help: PATS office in the Community Health Building

Where is Geraldton Health Campus, and how do I contact maternity?

• Address: Geraldton Health Campus, 51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton WA 6530
• Campus phone: (08) 9956 2222. WACHS does not list a direct maternity number online.
• Emergency department: open 24 hours. A new emergency department opened in August 2026 as part of the campus redevelopment.
• PATS Geraldton: (08) 9956 2216, Community Health Building, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
• In labour: ring the campus on (08) 9956 2222. Call 000 straight away in an emergency.

How do I book in to have my baby at Geraldton Health Campus?

WACHS has not put a booking process for Geraldton maternity on its website. A phone call is the simplest way to begin.

1. Ring the campus. Call (08) 9956 2222 early in your pregnancy and ask the maternity team how to arrange your first pregnancy appointment.
2. Sign up for birth education. WACHS holds Positive Birth Program classes in person in Geraldton, and offers them by telehealth for families further away.
3. Check travel help if you live out of town. Families more than 100 kilometres from Geraldton can ask the PATS office on (08) 9956 2216 about help with travel and accommodation.

What maternity care does Geraldton Health Campus offer?

The campus service list includes maternity and newborn services, paediatrics, medical specialist services, allied health, medical imaging and mental health services. A new intensive care and high dependency unit was built as part of the campus redevelopment, which WACHS reported complete in July 2026. WACHS has not published the number of birthing rooms, the level of newborn care or a list of care models for Geraldton, so ask the maternity team which options suit you.

Are there birth classes in Geraldton?

Yes. The WACHS Positive Birth Program runs in-person classes in Geraldton, and the same program is offered by telehealth across country WA. WACHS describes it as a program that "equips expectant parents with the knowledge and tools to negotiate the birth process". Topics include natural, assisted and caesarean births, breathing and relaxation, planning for labour and birth, and breastfeeding. Ask the maternity team how to book a place.

What help is there with travel to give birth in Geraldton?

The campus has a Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) office. PATS supports country WA residents who live more than 100 kilometres one way from the closest specialist service. Under the July 2026 PATS Handbook, you are eligible if you need to travel to your nearest birthing centre to have your baby. Accommodation before the birth may be covered, generally from about 37 weeks, after a risk assessment by your GP obstetrician or specialist obstetrician. After an uncomplicated birth, PATS help is generally available for up to five days. Phone the Geraldton PATS office before you travel. More details are on the WACHS PATS page.

What are the Geraldton Hospital maternity visiting hours?

WACHS does not publish visiting hours for Geraldton Health Campus or its maternity ward. Ring (08) 9956 2222 before you visit to check the current times and how many visitors can come in.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Child health nurse: after the birth, your local community child health nurse contacts you to book a first appointment. WACHS says it will probably be a home visit before your baby is 14 days old.
• Geraldton child health contact: Geraldton Health Campus, 51-85 Shenton Street, (08) 9956 1985.
• Ngala Parenting Line: (08) 9368 9368, open 8am to 8pm, seven days.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, any time of the day or night.

Put your baby to sleep the safe way from day one, using the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations.

Other maternity hospitals near Geraldton

St John of God Geraldton Hospital runs a private maternity service in the city, where you choose your own private obstetrician. The closest maternity hospitals after that are in Perth, a long drive south.

• St John of God Geraldton Hospital Private
• Joondalup Health Campus Public
• Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Private
• Osborne Park Hospital Public
• King Edward Memorial Hospital Public

See all Western Australian birthing hospitals.

Geraldton Health Campus maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against WA Country Health Service on 23 October 2026. Services and contact details can change, so confirm with the hospital before you go. This page is general information and is not medical advice.