Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: An immunisation program for families and individuals, including maintenance of records.
Particular programs are provided for infants, children and young people. Adults may also access the service, by arrangement.

Immunisation against whooping cough, diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenza B, HIB (meningitis), meningalcoccal and hepatitis B is available through this program.

Session times:
BEAUFORT - 11.15 am - 12 noon, 2nd Tuesday of month at the Beaufort Hospital

AVOCA - 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of month at Avoca Bush Nursing Hospital.

Fees
This is a free service. Some vaccines may attract a charge.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Officer or Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Wed, for inquiries..com/

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Pyrenees Shire hires Vic Roads approved baby capsules for baby car travel, to families in Pyrenees Shire.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Maternal & Child Health Nurse

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The Sharp-Safe container exchange program provides containers in public places for the safe disposal of syringes. When full, the containers are collected and the contents safely disposed of.

Council also has an Exchange program for people who have Diabetes or other medical condition that requires syringe usage. The program provides sharps containers to aid the safe disposal of syringes.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Reception

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Senior Citizens Groups meet regularly at various centres for social activities which may include fitness programs, snooker, carpet bowls, walking groups, barbecues, outings and dances.

Senior Citizens Centres are situated in Avoca, Beaufort and Landsborough.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Pyrenees Shire Council

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri for enquiries.

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: The service targets young people 10 - 25 years, living in the Pyrenees Shire, and their families.

Included are those living in isolation, from sole parent families, those with parents with a disability, who are offenders or at risk of offending, who are single mothers, or who are adolescent parents.
The program also targets young people living in families with a range of high risk factors such as: substance abuse, domestic violence, abuse, neglect and psychiatric illness.

The service is free and confidential and support may be provided around personal issues such as : family problems, hassles at school, relationship issues, drugs and alcohol, pregnancy or other health related issues. Assistance with finding work, accessing Centrelink and/or finding appropriate services that can help you get the information/help that you need is also provided.

The program can design education sessions or printed material to cover areas of specific concern to families and young people.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Youth Outreach Worker

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments. src

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Provides inspection of children in the shire for head lice infections. Lotions and combs are available for treatment from Council offices.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Officer

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Council's Environmental Health Officers are responsible for queries and complaints regarding food, noise or pollution in Pyrenees Shire including food safety programs, food samples, premises auditing, head lice inspection, immunisation programs, septic tank permits.

The Environmental Health Officer also conducts investigations into infectious disease notifications within the shire, monitoring the situation and reporting to the appropriate authorities.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Officer

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Council is part of the Statewide Disabled Persons Parking Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to provide people with significant ambulatory or intellectual disabilities with equality of opportunity to access facilities and services throughout the State. Permits issued under this Scheme are also recognised in other States under reciprocal arrangements.

Council administers the scheme in accordance with statewide guidelines, to ensure consistent administrative practices. The scheme provides for two categories, with varying parking concessions, which are essentially based on the applicant's need for assistance.

Forms are provided through Council to be filled out by the person's doctor. The form is then returned to Council for processing.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Direct Care Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries.

Address:
27-29 Pratt Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Planned Activity Group - Beaufort

The Planned Activity Group provides a friendly environment for social activities and may include outings, craft projects, discussion groups and referral to other services in the region. Lunch is provided as part of the program.

The Planned Activity Group meets 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Thursdays and transport to and from the Centre can be arranged.

Area Serviced
Beaufort & district

Initial Contact
HACC Support Coordinator

Address:
7 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Community Meals - Beaufort

The Community meal provides a friendly environment for social activities and may include outings, craft projects, discussion groups and referral to other services in the region. Three course meal is provided as part of the program.

Transport to and from the Centre can be arranged.


Area Serviced
Beaufort & district

Initial Contact
HACC Support Coordinator

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Carers can access respite care. A support staff will provide respite whilst the carer takes a break or attends to personal business.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
HACC Support Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries.

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Other Option

Additional Information: Living at home assessment by appoinment.

What is a Living at Home Assessment?

A Living at Home Assessment is a person-centred assessment of the person and their carer's needs, which leads to a care plan and individualised service responses. The assessment and care planning process sits within the service coordination framework and takes an ASM approach to:

• building on the person's and carer's autonomy, by offering choices and focusing on individual strengths and interests
• encouraging & supporting people to regain skills and capacities wherever possible
• strengthening social, community and family connections

A Living at Home Assessment is a broad, holistic needs based assessment and can include: a service specific assessment and care plan for the range of HACC services delivered by the assessing organisation; a referral action plan to both HACC and non-HACC services that cannot be met by the assessing organisation.

A Living at Home Assessment focuses on:
• Social, functional and emotional needs
• Carer and family needs
• Environmental issues
• Strengths and capacities, not just deficits
• Involvement of multidisciplinary expertise

A Living at Home Assessment is a funded HACC activity delivered by designated HACC Assessment Services.

Referral
Referrals are welcomed from clients/carer/family and other service providers.

A SCTT referral is required from service providers – the referral should contain the following:

• Confidential referral cover sheet – clearly outlining the reason for referral
• Consumer information profile
• Summary and referral information profile
• Consumer consent to share information profile
• A copy of the Grampians Region Service Provider Home Safety Checklist (or your equivalent agency safety checklist)
• Any other templates considered appropriate/relevant

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: A number of Council buildings are available for community use and some may be directly booked with Council. These include the Community Centres and Town Halls in Avoca & Beaufort.

The Coordinator at the Avoca Community Information & Resource Centre is responsible for the booking of all venues in Avoca, Ph: 03 5465 3000.
Venues at Beaufort may be booked at the Beaufort Customer Services Office.

It is a requirement of hire that groups and individuals hiring Council facilities be covered by public liability insurance. Those without existing coverage may purchase 'one off' coverage from Council's business offices.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Reception

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Provides emotional support and parenting skills to families who are at risk or experiencing difficulties coping with child rearing and may need additional support.

Areas of support include:
-- Parent wellbeing
-- Anxiety
-- Exhaustion & stress
-- Post Natal Depression
-- Parenting including transition to parenthood, sole parenting, step parenting.
-- Child/parent relationships
-- Normal child behaviour & challenging child behaviour
-- Special needs including child or parent disability, chronic illness, isolation and young parents.A 24 hour statewide Maternal & Child Health Line is also available by telephoning 132 229.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries..com/b.

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
Fees Apply

Additional Information: Community transport is available to assist frail aged and people with disabilities to access medical appointments and support services.

Fees
A sliding scale of charges apply dependent upon destination.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Avoca Health Services (Avoca Bush Nursing Hospital)

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

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Address:
5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT, VIC, 3373

Billing:
No Fee

Additional Information: Maternal & Child Health services are provided at the following centres:
-- AVOCA
Avoca Bushing Nursing Hospital, Avoca
Hours: Mondays, by appointment.
-- AMPITHEATRE
Hours:TBA
-- LEXTON
Community Centre, Lexton
Hours: Tuesday, by appointment.
-- SNAKE VALLEY
Community Hall, Snake Valley
Hours: Tuesdays, by appointment.
-- BEAUFORT
Beaufort Hospital, Beaufort
Hours: Wednesdays, by appointment.The Maternal & Child Health Nurse also conducts home visits and is available for telephone contact and inquiries Monday - Wednesday.
Council provides a Maternal & Child Health nursing service jointly funded by Council and the State Government. Under this arrangement, Council receives notification of all births to mothers residing in the Shire. All notifications are responded to and personal contacts are arranged.

Maternal & Child Health Services assist mothers and fathers to develop their parenting skills and increase understanding of child behaviour, as well as monitoring the growth and development of babies and young children.



A 24 hour statewide Maternal & Child Health Line is available for information by telephoning 132 229.

Area Serviced
Pyrenees Shire

Initial Contact
Maternal & Child Health Nurse ttp: