d Community Services at a Glance c
Towns Covered by Community Services:
Adelaide Lead, Alma, Amherst, Amphitheatre, Arnold, Avoca, Baringhup,
Barkly, Bealiba, Bet Bet, Bung Bong, Carisbrook, Caralulup, Daisy Hill, Dunolly,
Eddington, Emu, Havelock, Laanecoorie, Lillicur, Majorca, Maryborough, Moliagul,
Moolort, Moonambel, NatteYallock, Rathscar, Red Lion, Redbank, Talbot, Tarnagulla,
Timor and Wareek.
Alcohol and Other Drugs including the Needle Syringe Program: ph 5461 0400
Counselling, Withdrawal, Drink-Drive and Drug Drive Assessment and Education.
The Needle Syringe Program is a harm reduction program aimed at providing sterile needles
and syringes to people who inject prescription or other drugs. There is a drop off point for used
needles outside our building.
Asthma Education: ph 5461 0400
Assists those with Asthma to better manage their condition and associated issues.
Cardiac Rehabilitation: ph 5461 0400
A rehabilitation program for people who have angina, or have had a heart attack or heart
surgery.
Chronic Conditions Self Management Program (Breath of Fresh Air): ph 5461 0400
A group self-management program for people with cardiac, or respiratory conditions or
Type 2 Diabetes.
Counselling: ph 5461 0400
Provide counselling, casework, referral & advocacy to support people in dealing with life’s
challenges, including: loss & grief, relationship breakdowns, family issues, stress, anxiety
and depression.
Diabetes Education: ph 5461 0400
Assists those with diabetes to better manage their condition and associated issues.
District Nursing including Palliative Care: ph 5461 0390
District Nursing provides a wide variety of nursing services to maintain quality of life and
independence at home to eligible clients.
Palliative care services provide support for people to deal with terminal illness.
Dental Clinic: ph 5461 0388
Emergency and General
Dental Care for children and adults. Secondary School Students and
Adults must have a current concession card. A waiting list applies for Adults.
Dietetics: ph 5461 0400
Advice and programs that help promote good health through proper eating. Our dietitians can
develop modified diets and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits.
HARP (Hospital Admissions Risk Program): ph 5461 0400
A self-management program for people over 65 years with complex needs associated with a
heart or lung condition.
Housing Support Service: ph 5461 0400
Assistance for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to achieve self-reliance.
- Bond loan applications
- Support for Office of Housing applications
- Emergency and transitional housing (if eligible)
- Assissance to maintain current accommodation (if eligible)
Occupational Therapy: ph 5461 0400
Assists people of all ages to maximise safety, independence and well being in their daily
activities within their environment whether that’s at home, at work or in the community.
Physiotherapy: ph 5461 0400
Assists in the prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising
from various conditions and diseases.
QUIT Smoking: ph 5461 0400
Education and support to cut back or give up smoking.
Social Work: ph 5461 0400
Provide counselling, advocacy and referral for patients and their families in hospital
and for up to 30 days after discharge.
Strength Training: ph 5461 0400
Prevents functional decline that can lead to falls. Improves balance and overall health
and well-being. Supervised by qualified staff. Programs held at Avoca, Dunolly and Talbot.
Well Women's Clinic: ph 5461 0400
Pap tests, contraception options, fertility education and information on menopause,
puberty, breast awareness and sexual health. Clinics held at Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough.
Contact 5461 0400 for information on the following:
Co-Located Services:
- Australian Hotels Association
- Australian Hearing
- Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
- Emergency Accom Support Ent (EASE)
- Legal Aid / Community Legal Centre
- Podiatry
- Psychiatric Services ~ Child, Adult & Aged
- Speech Pathology: 0-6 year old and over 18
Other Regular Health Education Programs:
- Get-A-Bout Program
- Lets Move It
- Lifestyle Challenge
- Men’s Health
- Pedometer Challenge
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Workplace Health Checks