Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides 24 hour accident and emergency stabilisation service. Acute care is available to those recovering from illness, accident or surgery
Hospital with 6 acute beds, providing medical treatment, minor surgery, community support and allied health services, nursing home, and hostel.

Area Serviced
Kaniva & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Eligibility
No referral required for emergency services. Acute inpatients and allied health services usually require a doctors referral.

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Grampians Aged Care Assessment Service - Ballarat Health Services (Grampians ACAS) is a team of health professionals with expertise in health care and community services for older people. The team draws upon the skills of Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Social Workers and a range of allied health professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.

The aim of the Grampians ACAS is to ensure that older people have access to the most appropriate health, community, and/or residential services to meet their needs, and those of carers.

On receiving a referral, Grampians ACAS staff visit older people, preferrably in their own home, to discuss needs and identify the range of options to meet those needs. Grampians ACAS staff can provide information and referral advice and will work closely with individuals and their GP/Service Providers to ensure the most appropriate and helpful range of services available are put into place.

The Aged Care Assessment Service is the only agency authorised by the Commonwealth to approve older people for the Commonwealth funded residential care, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages and Flexible Care (Extended Aged Care at Home Packages).

Grampians ACAS also has a role to play in identifying service deficits and working with relevant organisations and government to develop services.

Initial Contact
Katrina Fraser
Email: acas@wwhs.net.au

Area Serviced:
Nhill, Kaniva, Goroke, Rainbow, Jeparit and districts

Additional Information:
8.30 a, - 5.00 pm, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday for inquiries or leave a message. ww.a

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service provides low and high level residential care.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service provides low and high level residential care.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Cancer Resource Nurse can be contacted directly by people with a cancer diagnosis, family members and care givers. Health Care Professionals are also able to refer clients to the Cancer Resource Nurse.

A Cancer Resource Nurse is a registered nurse who has undertaken additional education in supportive cancer care and specialises in supporting people affected by cancer in their local community.

A Cancer Resource Nurse can:

• Support those affected by cancer at diagnosis, during and after active treatment in navigating the individual’s health and emotional needs.
• Arrange referrals between services to assist those affected by cancer manage their diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide information and contacts for cancer services: locally, regionally and state-wide as necessary.
• Communicate on behalf of clients with their Doctors and other health care providers to ensure their health needs are met.
• Facilitate cancer education for patients, community groups and health professionals

Fees: There is no cost associated with this service.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A visiting diabetes educator is available, by appointment only. Please call during the listed hours below for further information.

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Dieticians are able to assist you with:
• Assess individual nutritional needs.
• Develop personalised eating plans.
• Deliver group nutrition education sessions.
• Sort out nutrition fact from fiction.
• Undertake nutrition and food research
• Train other health care professionals.
• Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies
• Assistance with Nutrition concerns and chronic disease impact. Including diabetes.
They also provide Dietary advice, assistance with eating disorders, Community education & cooking Classes, Supermarket Tours and Home visits if necessary.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides audiological testing and support services. An appointment is required.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5391 4222 FAX: 03 5391 4228

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Post Acute Care is a time limited short term intervention designed to assist patients to recuperate following an acute or subacute hospital admission and to facilitate their independence, or transition to continuing care when required.

This care may include, for example, home help, personal care, delivered meals, respite care and home nursing.

The Case Manager will work closely with the client and/or carer and health care workers to ensure that the most appropriate Post Acute Care is provided to those clients with identified needs.

All clients referred and accepted into the program will have:
-- Individual assessment
-- Needs identification
-- Post acute care plan prepared
-- Appropriate services negotiated.
-- Care services monitoring.

The care needs of the client will be reassessed at the end of the allocated time on the program and be discharged or referred to the appropriate care.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area.

Initial Contact
PAC Manager

Eligibility
To receive additional post acute care services through the PAC program, clients must:

-- Be a patient in a public hospital, either acute or subacute, in Victoria.
-- Be assessed as requiring additional services to assist with recuperation or transition to continuing care following an acute episode
-- Consent to receive additional post acute care services under the PAC program: and
-- Agree to the forwarding of individual client data to the Department for the purposes of program monitoring and evaluation.

Referral process: By discharging hospital, client and/or carer, and any health professional.

Aims
The program aims to achieve a smooth transition for those clients with more complex health needs, returning back into the community from an acute episode in a public hospital, either acute or subacute facility in Victoria. This will be achieved through the provision of coordinated, appropriate and timely Post Acute Care services.
Program objectives:

-- Provide additional home-based services to assist individuals recuperate after hospitalisation;
-- Improve continuity of care for patients following their discharge from hospital;
-- Work collaboratively with hospitals to provide support to patients as an alternative to inpatient admission from the emergency department, where appropriate; and
-- Assist hospitals and subacute services to maximise use of beds for patients who require hospital services<

Additional Information
8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. ww.ads

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Providing hostel accommodation for dependent older people and/or people with disabilities who are able to live independently with support.
The hostel has a 12 unit complex that comprises 10 low care beds and 2 licence to occupy units.
The units have 2 bedrooms, ensuite, kitchen, lounge and laundry.

Fees
Fees as per Commonwealth Government fee guidelines.

Area Serviced
Kaniva & district

Initial Contact
Director of Nursing

Eligibility
Assessment by Aged Care Assessment Service

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. ww.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Hospital in the Home provides an alternative method of providing acute health care services to patients living in their own homes, hostels or supported accommodation. The service includes a combination of hospital and home-based nursing and medical care or it may replace hospitalisation completely. A nurse will visit the patient at home and provide the care that the patient needs and the hospital will ensure that necessary equipment is provided to the patient. The Doctor will arrange to visit the patient on a regular basis, if required.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Kaniva & district

Initial Contact
Director of Nursing

Eligibility
Referral by GP or Surgeon

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Service available as arranged.

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Home Care Package Program is available for frail, older adults or those with disabilities, that would be eligible for Residential Aged Care. These packages assist with the provision of support so that the client can remain living in their own home. A full assessment is required to determine eligibility and needs

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Hospital to Home provides a time limited short term intervention for four weeks post discharge which is designed to assist patients to recuperate following an acute hospital admission and to facilitate their independence, or transition to continuing care when required.
This care may include, home help, personal care, delivered meals, respite care and home nursing.

The program provides services to clients who meet the Home and Community Care criteria and are not covered by other programs.

Fees
Fees may apply

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Director of Nursing
Eligibility
Clients must meet Home and Community Care funding guidelines.

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Alternative Contact: Anne Munn, Ph: 03 5386 1104.com

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A service which provides in-home nursing and treatment by nursing staff.
Services include administering medications or injections, wound care, medication supervision, personal care, and monitoring of post acute care clients.

The service is available 8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday & 8.30 am - 1.00 pm, Saturday & Sunday.

Fees
Some fees may apply

Area Serviced
Kaniva & district

Initial Contact
District Nurse

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Community Health Nurse:
A visiting Community Health Nurse is available by appointment. Please call during the listed reception hours below for inquiries. communityhealthnurse@wwhs.net.au

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Service includes home based assessments, equipment prescription, home modification advice, school visits, hand therapy, education and support groups (including Cardiac Rehabilitation).

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The service is available by appointment before 10.30am daily. Please call during the listed reception hours below for further information.

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Visiting physiotherapy services are available to assist those recovering from illness, injury, accident or surgery. Cardiac Rehabilitation is held, as required.

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The visiting podiatry service is available on 2nd Wednesday & 1st Friday of the month, by appointment.

Address:
7-9 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Respite care is available during the day to carers of frail aged, or people with disabilities to allow them to have a break, go shopping or attend appointments.

Area Serviced
Kaniva & district

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Centre operates 8.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday. This is a service which enables people over the age of 65 who may or may not have disabilities, and/ or special need, to increase their capacity to participate in life’s opportunities.
Providing a comfortable place individuals of the community that are socially isolated to go to; Day centre provides outings and activities and a place to meet.
Participants are able to access health and welfare services while attending the Centre including physiotherapy, podiatry, social work, dietitian, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diabetes education and transport. Group meals are also provided for clients. A men’s and Ladies getaway group meets monthly- please contact for further details. Areas services Nhill & surrounding districts.
Initial Contact is through the Initial Needs Coordinator.
Further Enquiries opening times 8.30am to 4.30pm

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Social Work Department offers a generic Social Work Service including:

-- Counselling: individual, couple, family in relation to relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management, depression, anxiety, family issues etc..
-- Advocacy: assistance with negotiating with other services, representation on client’s behalf and support.Consultation in relation to: housing, employment, legal services, support groups, community resources, and other specialist counselling and welfare services.
-- Financial Services: Commonwealth Emergency Relief, basic financial counselling and referral to financial counsellors and advisors.
-- Centrelink Agency: assisting with claims for Health Care Cards, Commonwealth Seniors Cards, Age Pensions, Disability Pensions, Carer Allowance/Payment, Family Tax Benefit etc…
-- Health Promotion: presentations to the community regarding areas to assist in maintaining positive mental and emotional health.

The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses, at Jeparit, Goroke, Rainbow, Kaniva & Natimuk, by appointment.

Fees
Cost free service

Address:
7 Farmers STREET, KANIVA, 3419

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Area Serviced
West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack area

Initial Contact- Initial Needs Coordinator

8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments. Service available by appointment only.

The Speech Pathology Department services children and adults of all ages to improve:
Language – understanding or using spoken / written words
Speech – saying sounds or producing clear speech
Voice – hoarse or soft voice
Fluency – stuttering or non-fluent speech
Swallowing – feeding, chewing, swallowing or drooling
The Speech Pathologist may provide:
• Individual or group therapy
• Home-based programs
• Resources and information
• Advice for strategies