Service Finder: West Wimmera Health Service - Natimuk Campus
Aged care planned activity group, NATIMUK, VIC 3409
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Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: natimukdaycentre@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 10am - 3pm
- Thursday: 10am - 3pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
The Day Care Centre operates from 10.00 am - 3.00 pm, Mondays & Thursdays.
Provides social and recreational activities for frail older people and people with disabilities. Activities include craft, group meals, entertainment, music, church services, trips and other activities as arranged.
Participants can access health and welfare services whilst attending the Centre.
Transport to the Centre can also be arranged.
Fees
Fees apply
Area Serviced
Natimuk & district
Initial Contact
Coordinator
Eligibility
No referral necessary
Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries..com/b.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: aged.care@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
- Sunday: 24 hours
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
A high care facility providing accommodation for dependent older people and/or people with disabilities.
The nursing home has 20 beds.
Fees
Fees as per Commonwelath Government fee guidelines.
Area Serviced
Natimuk, Horsham & districts
Initial Contact
Director of Nursing
Eligibility
Assessment by Aged Care Assessment Service
Additional Information
8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: discharge.coordinator@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, & 8.00 am - 12 noon, Sat, or as arranged.
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.
Fees
Some fees may apply
Area Serviced
Natimuk & district
Initial Contact
District Nurse
Eligibility
Referral by GP preferred
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5387 1205
- E: CounsellingandWelfare@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
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
Area Serviced
West Wimmera Health Service area encompassing Nhill, Jeparit, Rainbow, Kaniva, Goroke and Natimuk
Initial Contact
Social Worker
Additional Information
Social Work Hours: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Thurs, & 8.30 am - 3.00 pm, Fri.
Centrelink Hours: Mon - Thurs 9.00 am - 5.00 pm by appointment
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: hccp.nrcp@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
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
Natimuk & district
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: aged.care@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: This service provides low and high level residential care.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5391 4267
- E: podiatry@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Clinic hours: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri.
Service available by appointment only.
Area Serviced
West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack area
Initial Contact- Initial Needs Coordinator
Our Podiatrist offer a range of services including:
• Nail Care – Aging and various nail specific or systemic conditions can affect nail health. Podiatrists can treat and provide advice to self-manage these conditions
• Management of skin disorders such as corns and calluses – Podiatry can provide education on skin care and determine the cause of the corn or callus formation.
• Footwear Advice – Correct footwear is important for all ages. The correct fit and style of appropriate footwear from early childhood to older people is essential for healthy feet.
• Care of children's feet and advice on footwear
• Orthoses and Orthotic therapy
• Management and advice on ingrown toenails and nail surgery
• Diabetes foot health assessment, education on self-care and treatment
• Education and management for Rheumatoid arthritis affected feet
• Tinea (Athlete's foot) management
• Wound Care
• Occupational Foot Health
• Falls Prevention – Podiatry can offer education, orthoses, exercises and footwear advice to aid in the prevention of falls.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: corporate@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 9am - 4:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Service available as arranged with Coordinator.
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
Natimuk & district
Initial Contact
Director of Nursing
Eligibility
Referral by GP or Surgeon
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: natimukadmin@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Providing hostel accommodation for dependent older people and/or people with disabilities who are able to live independently with support. The hostel has 10 beds including 2 sets of adjoining units. Facilities include self contained bed/sitting room (with own ensuite), community lounge and dining room.
Fees
Fees as per Commonwealth Government fee guidelines.
Area Serviced
Natimuk, Horsham & districts
Initial Contact
Director of Nursing
Eligibility
Assessment by Aged Care Assessment Service
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5392 2380
- E: Intake@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Service available by appointment only.
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Assists people with incontinence (inability to control the bladder or bowel), their families, and carers in understanding and managing incontinence.
The service assists people with information on aids, applianes and education in correct use and care of these appliances.
The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses at Goroke, Jeparit, Nhill, Rainbow, & Kaniva, by appointment.
Area Serviced
West Wimmera area
Initial Contact
Continence Nurse, Tracey Merrett
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: crn@wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
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:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5391 4267
- E: SpeechPathology@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Clinic hours: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri.
Service available by appointment only.
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
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 53914267
- E: Intake@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 3:30pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 9am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 9am - 3:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
The Community Health Nurse provides health assessment, monitoring and information as well as facilitating health education to individuals, groups and the wider community.
Appointments can be made for
• Sexual and reproductive health
• Asthma education
• Cancer Recourse Nurse is also available.
The Community Nurses facilitated exercise sessions in most towns across West Wimmera Health Sites.
The Community Health Nurse is able to advise and refer to other health professionals if required.
Available by appointment.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5391 4267
- E: diabetes.education@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.
The diabetes educator assists people to understand the day to day management of diabetes.
Diabetes Education includes:
-- Clinical Care
-- Education
-- Advocacy
-- Health Promotion
-- Counselling
Diabetes Education provides people with the skills to self manage their condition, thereby improving their quality of life. The service is available by appointment.
Also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses: Jeparit, Goroke, Rainbow, Kaniva & Natimuk.
Area Serviced
West Wimmera area
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5363 4401
- E: aged.care@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 7am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 7am - 3:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information: Additional Info: Appointment required.
Address:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5391 4267
- E: Dieticians@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8am - 5pm
- Friday: 8am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
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:
Natimuk Nursing Home, 6 Schurmann Street, NATIMUK, VIC, 3409
Contact:
- Ph: 03 53914267
- E: OccupationalTherapyGroup@wwhs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.wwhs.net.au/
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Additional Information:
Service available, by appointment only.
Additional Information
8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Thurs; & 8.00 am - 2.00 pm, Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.
Provides assistance for anyone who has difficulty with everyday activites due to illness, accident, emotional problems, learning or developmental disorders, or ageing. The service covers all aspects of day to day living, including self-care, leisure and vocational activities. Service includes home based assessments, equipment prescription, home modification advice, school visits, hand therapy, education and support groups (including Cardiac Rehabilitation). Clients may be helped to relearn old skills or learn new ways of doing things or the use aids and equipment.
The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses at Nhill, Goroke, Kaniva, Jeparit, and Rainbow.
Area Serviced
Natimuk & district
Initial Contact
Occupational Therapist