This is no ordinary “what’s on”, no. This is, “oh my, the dog’s bitten the neighbour” – or, “the neighbour’s bitten the dog!”
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Christmas and New Year are all fun and games until someone loses a (metaphorical) eye and you need emergency help.
If you find yourself, family or friends in a fix on these public holidays, here’s a handy list of who can give that urgent help.
AMBULANCE
18 Clifford St, Goulburn, phone 4827 0420
- For life-threatening emergencies, seek urgent assistance from triple zero (000) for ambulance support
CHEMIST
Blooms – Goulburn Parkside, 220 Auburn Street, phone 4821 2186
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 9am-9pm
- Monday January 1, 9am-9pm
Blooms – Goulburn Marketplace, 12 Verner Street, 4821 2260
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 10am-2pm
- Wednesday December 27, 8.30am-6pm
- Monday January 1, closed
Blooms Northside, 312 Auburn Street, phone 4821 1980
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, closed
- Monday January 1, closed
Priceline Pharmacy, Goulburn Square, Auburn Street, phone 4821 7001
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 9am-4pm
- Monday January 1, 9am-4pm
FIRE STATION
157-161 Bourke Street, Goulburn, phone 4822 1608
- For life-threatening emergencies, seek urgent assistance from triple zero (000) for fire truck support
GP
Goulburn Doctors, Goulburn Square, Auburn Street, phone 4823 5514
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed (open every other day)
- Tuesday December 26, 10am-4pm
- Monday January 1, 10am-4pm
HOSPITAL
Goulburn Base Hospital, 130 Goldsmith Street, phone 4827 3111
- For life-threatening emergencies, seek urgent medical assistance from triple zero (000) for ambulance support
- If you are unsure whether you require emergency medical assistance, phone Healthdirect Australia, 1800 022 222 (toll free) to talk to a registered nurse (RN)
MENTAL HEALTH
Urgent
- For people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidality, psychosis or other mental health issues, phone 1800 011 511
- For assistance with drug and alcohol and/or sexual assault related issues, phone 1800 809 423
Non urgent
- NSW Rural Mental Health Support Line, phone 1800 011 511
- Lifeline, phone 13 11 14 (confidential telephone counselling)
- MensLine Australia, phone 1300 789 978 (confidential telephone counselling for men)
- Kids Helpline, phone 1800 551 800 (telephone counselling)
- Beyondblue, phone 1300 224 636 (information and referral line)
POLICE
274 Sloane Street, phone 4824 0799
- For life-threatening emergencies, seek urgent assistance from triple zero (000) for police support
RURAL FIRE SERVICE (RFS)
Phone 1800 679 737
- For life-threatening emergencies, seek urgent assistance from triple zero (000)
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE (SES)
- For extreme weather or storm damage emergencies, seek urgent assistance from 132 500
SUPERMARKETS
Aldi, 9-13 Clinton Lane, phone 13 25 34
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 9am-6pm
- Monday January 1, 10am-6pm
Normal store hours
- Monday-Friday, 8.30am-8pm
- Saturday-Sunday, 8.30am-7pm
Bradfordville IGA, Ross and Queen streets, phone 4821 5907
Special hours
- Monday December 25, 8am-2pm
- Tuesday December 26, 8am-6pm
- Monday January 1, 7.30am-6pm
Normal store hours
- Monday to Wednesday, Friday, 7.30am-6pm
- Thursday, 7.30am-7pm
- Saturday, 7.30am-5pm
- Sunday, 8.30am-4pm
Coles, Goulburn Square, Auburn Street, Goulburn, phone 4822 2399
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 8am-9pm
- Monday January 1, 8am-9pm
Normal store hours
- Monday-Saturday, 6am-midnight
- Sunday, 6am-10pm
Woolworths, Goulburn Marketplace, Verner Street, Goulburn, phone 4824 5000
Special hours
- Monday December 25, closed
- Tuesday December 26, 8am-10pm
- Monday January 1, 8am-10pm
Normal store hours
- Monday-Saturday, 7am-midnight
- Sunday, 7am-10pm
VET
Clinton Street Veterinary Clinic, 7 Clinton Street, Goulburn
- Closed on all public holidays – December 25, December 26 and January 1. Phone 4821 1881
Goulburn Veterinary Clinic, 62 Union Street, Goulburn
- Closed on all public holidays – December 25, December 26 and January 1. Phone 4822 1533
Southern Tablelands Veterinary Hospital, 105 Robinson Street, Goulburn
- Closed on all public holidays – December 25, December 26 and January 1. After hours contact the clinic on 4821 1966