Address:
48 Twelfth Street, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Mildura Rural City Council Youth Services provides a range of services to young people, their families and the community.

Mildura Youth Services is located at 48 Twelfth Street Mildura our telephone number is 5018 8280.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
76 - 84 Deakin Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Mildura Veterans' Affairs Network provides a link to other existing Veterans' Affairs Network offices operating in regional centres and city areas.

Community/Veterans' Adviser
Can be accessed Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm at the:
Deakin Avenue (76 - 84) Service Centre offices,
of the Aged & Disability Services Business Unit of Mildura Rural City Council
Phone: (03) 5021 2637 Fax: (03) 5023 7152
PO Box 105, Mildura, 3502.
email: trevorm@mildura.vic.gov.au

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Respite services are provided to the carers of frail, older people, people with dementia and people with disabilities of any age (children and adults.)

This service allows for 'time out' for the carer and can be utilised for such things as shopping, attending appointments, social outings etc.

Respite may be provided in the form of planned regular respite, emergency respite, crisis respite, occasional respite and overnight respite.

Respite can be provided in a client's home or in the community.

Fees

A subsidised fee will be charged for those assessed as eligible for Home and Community Care Services.
Services are also available for those not eligible for a subsidy on a 'Fee-for-Service' basis
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Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Rural Access is a Victorian State Government initiative (Department of Human Services) that responds to the needs of people with disabilities in their local communities.

The range of strategies utilised to achieve this include networking, community education, policy development, partnership development and specific project development.

Some examples of recent initiatives are the purchase of:


-- Mobile Toilet

-- Counter Hearing Loops

-- Telephone Typewriters

-- Hearing Transmitter/Receiving System

Disability Access Advisory Committee

The Disability Access Advisory Committee meets on a monthly basis and is an avenue where issues can be raised and subsequently presented to Council for further investigation, action, future planning etc.

The Rural Access Worker is based within Aged and Disability Services and may be contacted for further information on Ph: 5018 8245.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mildura Health Services provides a FREE sharps disposal service for members of the community.

Sharps containers can be collected from the Health department during opening hours. When full the containers should be returned to the Health department.

The containers are collected from the Health department or Ouyen service centre and are disposed of by Elwaste Medical.

Opening hours Monday- Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Mildura Health Services Providers also have syringe disposal units installed in toilet blocks around the municipality.

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: This program will keep you fit, keep your mind active, assist with positive parenting and allow you to gain skills relevant for future employment.

You can meet new people and interact with other mums.

Your baby will get a kick out of meeting other babies and having a mum who knows she is healthy, active, social and bright.
Triple P is a Positive Parenting Program that promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. This positive approach to parenting helps parents promote their children's development and manage their children's behaviour in a constructive and caring way. Triple P helps parents recognise causes of common child behaviour problems and encourage desirable behaviour in their children. The Triple P Program has been extensively researched and evaluated and found to be genuinely helpful to families. The program teaches a range of common sense type skills, which are both very practical and effective. The program is designed for families and children between 2 – 12 years of age. Group Triple P Group Triple P is an 8 week program consisting of 5 weeks of group work and 3 weeks of follow up phone conversations. During the 5 weeks of group work parents learn: -- Week 1: What is Positive Parenting? Causes of Misbehaviour -- Week 2: How to build positive relationships with our children How to promote children's development -- Week 3: Managing Misbehaviour -- Week 4: Planning and putting it all together -- Weeks 5 - 7: Follow up phone conversations -- Week 8: Maintaining change The 3 weeks of follow up phone consultations will provide individualised support for parents as they start using the skills learned in group sessions.

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Mildura Rural City Council Health Services conducts a FREE immunisation program. Sessions are held at various venues each month and also at eh Mildura Madden Avenue offices.

The immunisation clinics mainly cater for children to be vaccinated against various childhood diseases such as diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, meningitis, polio, measles and mumps.

Adults may also utilise these clinics to receive their diphtheria/tetanus booster injections, which are necessary every 10 years.

FREE INFLUENZA Vaccinations are now available to all adults' 65 years of age and older.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Purpose

To discreetly investigate all notifiable infectious disease cases, ensure that the potential for spread is minimised and educate patients and their families to facilitate a quick recovery.

Description of Service

Health Act 1958. Notifiable diseases are investigated by council's Environmental Health Officers with a view to preventing recurrences, minimising spread and educating patients and their families to facilitate a quick recovery. All investigations are carried out discreetly and patient information is kept confidential.

All data collected is conveyed to the Human Services Department of Victoria and any leads which may indicate further spread are followed up.

The following list is some common infectious diseases frequently investigated by environmental health officers.

COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Campylobacter – Campylobacter gastroenteritis is a type of food poisoning caused by the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Campylobacter bacteria can be found in or on:

-- raw poultry, raw meats

-- unpasteurised milk

-- untreated water

-- puppies and kittens

-- wild animals and birds

Salmonella – There are numerous serotypes of Salmonella that are pathogenic for both animals and man. Salmonella is a bacterial disease commonly manifested by an acute inflammation of the small and large intestine. The bacteria originate in the bowel, intestine of humans and animals (especially chickens), raw foods and untreated water.

Staphylococcus Aureus – This bacteria originates on skin, nose, saliva and in the bowel of humans. Symptoms usually occur abruptly and sometimes violent, with severe nausea, cramps and vomiting.

Listeria Monocytogenes – Listeria infection (Listeriosis) is an illness caused by eating contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Those most at risk are pregnant women and the immuno-compromised.

Giardiasis – Giardia infection causes an illness called Giardiasis. This is a bowel infection caused by a tiny protozoan organism called Giardia lamblia.

Ross River Virus & Barmah Forest Virus – Ross River Virus and Barmah Forest Virus cause epidemic polyarthritis. They are the most important mosquito-borne viruses in Western Australia in terms of human disease. The two viruses have similar life cycles and cause similar symptoms in people.

For further information on the symptoms, how do you get these diseases and how do you protect yourself from these diseases, visit

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Children are required under the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 1990 to be excluded from school, day care or creche until they have been treated. A child can be treated one evening and return to school the next day.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Meals on Wheels is a program that provides quality, nutritious meals to people assessed as eligible for the service. The meals are cooked locally and then delivered to clients throughout Sunraysia and the Mallee Track by volunteers.
The program is run by a number of agencies — Mildura Meals on Wheels, Sunraysia Community Health Services, and Mallee Track Health & Community Service.These agencies have come together in partnership with Mildura Rural City Council to provide a more effective service to the community.

At present, Sunraysia Community Health Services, Mildura Meals on Wheels and Mallee Track Health & Community Service provide Meals on Wheels services - and will continue to do so. From November 2008 all Meals on Wheels assessments will be conducted through Mildura Rural City Council's Aged & Disability Services. If you know of someone who is in need of Meals on Wheels, a referral should be made to Aged & Disability Services at council.
Referrals can be made by anyone e.g. self, friend, relative, doctor etc.
Mildura Rural City Council Aged & Disability Services Assessment Officer will carry out a Living at Home assessment to determine your eligibility for this service. At the same time they may also assess your needs for services such as homecare, respite or property maintenance. This assessment takes place in the person's home.

Please contact MRCC if you have any questions about the assessment process.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information:

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Maternal and Child Health Service is provided free to all residents with new babies and young children.

The service is staffed by Maternal and Child Health Nurses who are qualified, registered general nurses and midwives with special training in Maternal and Child Health.

Maternal and Child Health Nurses monitor all areas of child health, growth and development from birth to school age,
Maternal and Child Health Centres are located:

-- Deakin Centre, cnr. 9th Street and Deakin Avenue Mildura - Phone: (03) 5018 8271 ext. 2

-- Mansell, 7th Street Mansell Reserve Mildura - Phone: (03) 5018 8295
-- Pasadena, 117 Pasadena Grove Mildura - Phone: (03) 5023 1489

-- Mildura South, Cnr. Lillie Lane and Deakin Avenue Mildura South - Phone: (03) 5022 2020

-- Merbein, Cnr. Chaffey & O'Bryan Streest Merbein - Phone: (03) 5025 2572

-- Irymple, Casuarina Drive Irymple - Phone: (03) 5024 6307

-- Red Cliffs, Cnr. Guava Street & Indi Avenue Red Cliffs - Phone: (03) 5024 1972

-- Nangiloc, Kulkyne Way Nangiloc - Phone: (03) 5029 1724

-- Werrimull, King Street Werrimull - Phone: (03) 5028 1293
For Appointments for Nangiloc and Werrimull Phone: (03) 5018 8271 ext 2

-- Ouyen, Cooper Street Ouyen - Phone: (03) 5092 1436

-- Underbool, Cotter Street Underbool - Phone: (03) 5094 6272

-- Murrayville, Gray Street Murrayville - Phone: (03) 5095 2127
For Appointments for Ouyen, Underbool and Murraville Phone: (03) 5092 1436 - if no answer please leave a message on answering machine

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: HACC provider

Address:
Mildura South Maternal & Child Health Centre, Cnr Lillie Lane and Deakin Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mildura Rural City Council Maternal & Child Health Service provides an intensive program for all parents with babies from 4 weeks of age to assist them to adjust to their new role as parents.

The program includes ways to establish good routines from an early age, assist in settling and soothing your new baby.

By attending this program parents will have increased confidence which will make the early months of parenting even more enjoyable.

Attending the program when your baby is around 4 weeks.

Venue: Mildura South Maternal & Child Health Centre, Cnr. Lillie Lane and Deakin Avenue Mildura South.

Cost:Gold Coin Donation. Settling Books and Muslin Wraps are available for sale. Tea/Coffee provided.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mildura Health Head Lice Service: To ensure that headlice is controlled within the municipality and provide an efficient service for the investigation of incidents and education thereafter.

Head lice treatments can be purchased from a chemist without a prescription or obtained from some Local Council Health departments (these are often less expensive). The Mildura Health department does sell headlice lotion and combs.

Lotions containing 0.5% Malathion or Maldison are considered to be very effective treatments, these are applied to dry hair and left for 12 hours. Other treatments are available

After treatment nits and eggs should be removed from the hair with a fine toothcomb, special headlice combs are available.

Wash bed linen and towels in the hot cycle in the washing machine. You may also wish to soak combs, brushes and headgear in hot water and detergent.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Coordinator being based at Council's Aged & Disability Services, Deakin Service Centre.

The program offers a range of home support services to the eligible veteran community based on the veterans' assessed need.

Services available are:

-- Domestic Assistance

-- Personal Care

-- Respite

-- Home and Garden Maintenance

Fees
* Personal Care — $5 an hour to a maximum of $10 a week
* Domestic Assistance — $5 an hour to a maximum of $5 a week
* Home & Garden Maintenance — $5 per hour
* Respite Care — No co-payment applies

Other Services — e.g. delivered meals, community transport, and other social support services are provided through arrangements with State and Territory governments.

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Social Support can be provided for accompanied group outings and activities to those in the community that are socially isolated and/or have limited supports.

Other social and recreational activities provided are: Gentle Exercises - (Chair/strength training) (Living Longer Living Stronger Program), Tuesday and Thursday bus outing, Fun in Water - (Gentle Exercise), Carpet Bowls, Woodwork

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Disability Access Advisory Committee
The Disability Access Advisory Committee meets on a monthly basis and is an avenue where issues can be raised and subsequently presented to Council for further investigation, action, future planning etc.

Advisory Committee for Older People
The role of the Advisory Committee for Older People is to be alert to environmental changes, policy direction and Council strategy. The group's role is to review and monitor policy and strategy for Council.

The Rural Access Worker is based within Aged & Disability Services and may be contacted for further information on Ph: 5018 8245.

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Environmental Health Officers have a responsibility for many different areas of health. By taking a proactive role in health promotion, Mildura Rural City Council Health Services team is able to convey information about the broad variety of health issues to the community.

Officers are always available to answer any questions you may have on Environmental and Public Health issues. If we cannot fully answer your query, we can certainly direct you to another service, which can, or we will find out the information and get back to you.

Information Services on food standards and legislation is freely given to all persons who make enquires either for business or academic pursuits.

Other Publications

There are a large variety of Health Department information pamphlets available at the Mildura Rural City Council Health Services. The subjects covered in these pamphlets include information about Safe food Handling, Pests, Environmental issues, Water Safety, Mosquitos, Food additives, Diseases and Chemicals.<

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: There are a number of additional activities provided through Aged and Disability Services to support frail, older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

These include: SunniNews (Quarterly Newsletter), Seniors Week, Seniors Calendar, Community Bus (providing own registered driver), Seniors Festival

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information:

-- Irymple Multicultural Senior Citizens Centre (Circolo Pensionati Italiani, Irymple Senior Citizens Club and Medimurski)

-- Merbein Multipurpose Centre (Merbein Senior Citizens Club)

-- Mildura Multipurpose Senior Citizens Centre (Mildura Senior Citizens Club Greek Elderly Citizens Club)

-- Turkish Club

-- Ouyen Senior Citizens Club

-- Red Cliffs Senior Citizens Club

-- Underbool Senior Citizens Club

-- Murrayville Senior Citizens Club

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
108 116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The core components of SFYS are the establishment of linkages/coordination between youth services (in schools and in the community) which are available to respond to the needs of young people.

This includes community mapping, development of services, enhancement of effectiveness of existing services, provision of information about service availability and the establishment of protocols between services and schools.

The capacity to purchase services as a result of identification, by the SFYS, of current gaps in service availability.

This involves the purchase of services through brokerage funds to address current gaps in service availability as identified by the schools and community clusters.

If you require any further information regarding the above please contact Jill Joslyn on 5018 8278 or call in at MYCentre 48 Twelfth Street Mildura.

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mildura Rural City Council issues two categories of Disabled Persons Parking Permits. Category one enables the holder of the permit to park a vehicle in a parking bay specifically reserved for use by disabled motorists or passengers and to park vehicles in other areas for twice the period longer than permitted by the restrictions for that area. Category two also allows the parking of vehicles for twice the length of time permitted, but does not allow a vehicle to be left standing in a disabled zone.

Such permits are effective for three years

Phone (03) 5021 9232 or (03) 5021 9231.

Address:
108 Madden Avenue, MILDURA, VIC, 3500

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Monitor and control the breeding of, mosquitoes and other pests where necessary thereby reducing the nuisance and risk of diseases to affected residents. Vermin control aims to manage the spread of disease caused by insects and rodents. Vermin that commonly pose a threat to public health are rodents and arthropods such as mosquitoes, flies, fleas, cockroaches, lice and mites.