Moree Hospital

Overview

Moree Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Moree and surrounding communities in the Northwest Plains region of NSW. With approximately 65 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Hunter New England Local Health District, Moree Hospital serves a population of approximately 14,000 people across this agricultural region known for cotton production and thermal springs. The facility offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics tailored to local needs, with services designed to address higher than average rates of chronic disease. Moree Hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Tamworth and beyond through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. The hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 640 kilometers northwest of Sydney, providing essential healthcare services to this significant inland community. The facility serves a diverse population that includes a substantial Aboriginal community comprising approximately 25% of residents, with culturally appropriate services designed to address healthcare disparities affecting Indigenous Australians. Moree Hospital balances acute care needs with significant preventative health initiatives addressing the social determinants of health in collaboration with local Aboriginal health organisations.