Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

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:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments and on call for emergencies.

General xrays and ultrasounds are available at the hospital.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5391 4241 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Additional Information
8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries..com/

The Hospital provides general and emergency medical care; general and some specialist surgery, limited reconstructive surgery; Ear, Nose & Throat; Gynaecological surgery; Orthopaedic surgery; Laparascopic surgery; Endoscopic surgery, and Obstetrics.

A wide range of community support and allied health services are also available.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5391 4222 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The WHY Program in the Wimmera aims to provide HACC eligible clients with access to a broad range of Allied Health and other services in the local government areas of West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack Shires. This collaborative approach to service delivery is aimed at promoting sustainable relationships between HACC funded Assessment Services, Allied Health services and other alternatively funded community based services.

Program Objectives:
* To enhance access to allied health services in the specified Shires
* To increase referrals to Living at Home Assessment Officers
* To promote a person centred and enabling approach to all HACC services through increased involvement of allied health clinicians and more flexible service delivery

The catchment includes:Dimboola, Edenhope, Goroke, Hopetoun,Jeparit, Kaniva, Minyip, Murtoa, Natimuk, Nhill, Rainbow, Warracknabeal and Woomelang.

Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy is available to people meeting HACC criteria with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, orthopaedic, vestibular or women's health issues. The service provides assessment, education and treatment, with the aim of maximizing functional capacity.

Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy is available to people meeting the HACC criteria who have difficulty with everyday activities. The service provides support in all areas of day to day living and includes self-care, leisure and vocational activities. Services include 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 of aids/equipment. The majority of these visits will occur within the home environment.


A range of other allied health and community based services are provided within the WHY catchment and delivered through other Shire based services. Contact your local service provider or West Wimmera Health Service to refer to this service or for more details.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: This service provides low and high level residential care.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 8.30 am - 5.30 am, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Service available 7.30 am - 3.30 pm, 7 days a week, by arrangement.

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
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
District Nurse, Ph: 03 5391 4222 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Additional Info: With a telephone answering machine available when the office is unattended.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Service by appointment only.

The Lactation Consultant provides support, education and practical assistance to mothers and babies experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding.
The Service provides:

-- Education, support and assistance with breastfeeding for women at any time during pregnancy and after the baby arrives.
-- Telephone or face-to-face counselling for mothers.

Day Stay Clinic The Day Stay Clinic is available to assist women who are experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their babies (up to six months of age) by observing and assisting with two feeds during the mother and baby's stay. An average stay is five to six hours.

A written plan will be given to the mother as well as information on the follow up services available.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Area Serviced
Nhill & district

Initial Contact
Lactation Consultant, Ph: 03 5391 4222 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au
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Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: This service provides low and high level residential care.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Service available by appointment only.
Referrals are accepted via any means.

8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.

Physiotherapy services are available to assist those recovering from illness, injury, accident or surgery.
A Physiotherapist can assist with:
• Pain (eg back, neck, hip, leg, knee, ankle)
• Vertigo
• Paediatric care
• Arthritis
• Shoulder problems
• Walking aids
• Neurological rehabilitation e.g. Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis etc)
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Surgery rehabilitation
• Exercise programs
• Falls and balance problems
• Lung conditions
• Sporting injuries

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Hospital to Home:
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
Admission & dDscharge

Hospital in the Home:
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.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact Reception,
Email: info@wwhs.net.au
Eligibility Referral by GP or Surgeon

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Pharmacy dispenses medication for inpatient and outpatients treated by West Wimmera Health Service.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Appointments can be made for Optometry services - an Optometrist from Wimmera Eye Care visits Nhill Hospital fortnightly.
Retinopathy scans are available

Address:
West Wimmera Health Service, 43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial needs Coordinator
Provides a single point of contact for new and potential clients and referring agencies wishing to access non-bed based services at West Wimmera Health Service

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees and Bulk Billing

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: URGENT CARE CENTRE
Initial Contact: Reception
Additional Info: Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: This service provides Community Access - Individual, Host Home Day Respite, Host Home Overnight Respite, In-home Day Respite, In-home Overnight Respite, Other planned respite

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Service available by appointment only.
8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

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.

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, by appointment.

Fees
Some fees may apply

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area, Nhill,Kaniva, Goroke, Natimuk, Jeparit, Rainbow and surrounding areas

Initial Contact
Occupational Therapist

Gentle Exercise Classes to Music
Gentle exercise classes to music are held in Senior Citizens Centre at 9.30 am Monday & Thursdays. Contact: Occupational Therapy Department Area Serviced West Wimmera area Additional Information 8.00 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.
Maternal & Child Health Services provide information, advice and support to families with children 0 - 6 years. The Maternal & Child Health Nurse monitors growth and development and provides advice on nutrition, parenting skills and immunisations.
The service is available, by appointment, and parents should telephone for an appointment on 03 5391 1287 or Mobile: 0429 911 287. An answering machine is available if office unattended.
The Maternal & Child Health Nurse visits centres in the following locations:
-- DIMBOOLA
Hindmarsh St,Dimboola 3414
Ph: 03 5389 1623 or Mobile: 0429 911 287
Hours: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, by appointment.
-- JEPARIT
Roy St, Jeparit 3423
Ph: 03 5397 2164
Hours: Tuesday, by appointment only.
-- NHILL
Clarence St, Nhill 3418
Ph: 03 5391 1287
Hours: Wednesdays
-- RAINBOW
Federal St, Rainbow
Ph: 03 5395 1383
Hours: Tuesdays, by appointment only.
Immunisations are available when children are brought to the centre, by appointment.

Area Serviced
Hindmarsh Shire

Initial Contact
Maternal & Child Health Nurse, Mandy Stephan, Ph: 03 5391 1287 FAX: 03 5391 4228 Mobile: 0429 911 287

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Preadmission clinic is the beginning of the discharge process when requirements for community services or special aids for patients returning home, are discussed and arranged.

The Admissions and Discharge Coordinator liaises with other departments and community services and develops a coordinated plan for the patient's stay in hospital and their return home.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Admission & Discharge Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

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.
Site Serviced includes: Nhill, Kaniva, Jeparit, Natimuk, Goroke and Rainbow

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

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:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

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

Free immunisations for all preschool children are available through Maternal & Child Health Centres in the Municipality. Vaccines including diptheria, whooping cough, oral polio, measles/mumps/rubella, helpatitis B (for eligible children), and HIB are available. Polio, tenanus and measles/mumps/rubella immunisations are available for adults.

Area Serviced
Hindmarsh Shire

Initial Contact
Maternal & Child Health Nurse, Mandy Stephan, Ph: 03 5391 1287 FAX: 03 5391 4228 Mobile: 0429 911 287
Email: mstephan@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 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:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 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:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Service by appointment only. Referral required.

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 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.

Area Serviced
Nhill, Kaniva, Goroke, Rainbow, Jeparit and district

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

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The service is available, by appointment, at all West Wimmera campuses.

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, appliances and education in correct use and care of these appliances.

The service can be provided to individual clients at their home or can be carried out as a support group from West Wimmera Campuses.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Continence Nurse, Tracey Merrett, Ph: 03 53914222 FAX: 03 53914228
Email: tmerrett@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 8.00 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

The Infection Control Nurse provides information and support to West Wimmera Health Service staff to maintain best practice infection control procedures.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Infection Control Nurse, Christine Dufty, Ph: 03 5391 4216 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: cdufty@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: By appointment only.
8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

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

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<

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.

Collection of specimens and blood for diagnostic testing is available. Samples are collected by courier and sent to Horsham for further testing.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Pathology, Ph: 03 5391 4222 FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 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:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday, for inquiries.

A Centrelink Agency is available at the Mira Allied and Community Health Building and provides information, forms, identification verification and lodgement of forms, as well as use of a public workstation incorporating fax, photocopier and computer.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera Health Service region (incorporating Hindmarsh and West Wimmera Shires).

Initial Contact
Ph: 03 5391 4267 FAX: 03 5391 4361
Email: info@wwhs.net.au

Address:
43-49 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC, 3418

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: Massage Therapist, Helen Cannell
Email: helen.cannell@wwhs.net.au

Additional Info: An appointment is required.

The Massage Therapist assesses, diagnoses and provides treatment for conditions affecting the muscular system including:

-- Back Pain - Upper/Lower
-- Neck Pain
-- Shoulder Injuries
-- Sport injuries
-- Headaches/Migraines
-- Leg Injuries
-- Surgery rehabilitation
-- Relaxation
-- Pregnancy and Baby Massage
-- Bowen Therapy
-- Menopause and Hormonal Disorders
-- Bed wetting
-- Carpal Tunnell


The Massage Therapist is also available at other West Wimmera Health campuses, Jeparit, Kaniva, Rainbow, Natimuk, by appointment.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area.

Initial Contact
Massage Therapist

Additional Information
8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.