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

Patients with severe burns are also transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital or Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia.

Queensland