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 Community Services

Street Address:
75-87 Clarendon Street
MARYBOROUGH   VIC   3465


Mailing Address:
PO Box 155
MARYBOROUGH   VIC   3465


Ph: (03) 5461 0400
Fx: (03) 5461 4828

Email: mdhscommunityservicesadmin@mdhs.vic.gov.au

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Ms Louisa Taylor
Director of Community Services

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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.

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:

Other Regular Health Education Programs:                

 

 

 

 Other useful websites: 

Central Goldfields Shire http://www.centralgoldfields.com.au/              
St Lukes Anglicare http://www.stlukes.org.au/
Better Health Channel http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre http://www.dvirc.org.au/
Beyond Blue http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Turning Point alcohol and drug centre http://www.turningpoint.org.au/
Problem Gambling http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/