Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: Reception
Aims: To provide community care, health promotion and promote independent living in a rural and remote area.
Additional Info: After hours contact can be made through Ballarat Health Services, 03 5320 4000 or through 000

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mens Activities Days are held at the centre 11.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Fridays, with a range of activities for men including lunch.

Fees
$8

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. Closed on Public Holidays.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A visiting Dietitian provides advice and information on food and nutrition as part of medical treatment for healthy living. This may include education on general nutrition, diabetes, fibre, heart disease, weight reduction, eating disorders and modified fat diets. All dietary advice is planned individually with the client.
The service is available on the 1st Tuesday of the month, by appointment.

Fees
$10.00 per consultation $6.50 for pensioners and Health Care Card holders.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. tt

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Palliative Care Nurse is available, as required, to assist in health care and emotional support to patients living with an incurable illness and to their families.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: An Optometrist visits the centre on a six monthly basis, by appointment.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Occupational Therapy is a health and rehabilitation service that assists people of all ages achieve independence in their daily lives. The service aims to promote people's optimum level of independence and safety in personal, domestic and community activities of daily living through:
-- Assessment of ability to perform activities of daily living and recommendations to help improve safety and independence.
-- Home based assessments, education and advice.
-- Home modifications eg. Grabrail installation.
-- Equipment prescription and loan.
-- Hand therapy to improve/maintain hand function.
-- Splinting.
-- Rehabilitation.
-- Education Groups such as Cardiac Rehabilitation & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Various items of equipmet are available for hire including: Shower stools/chairs and bathboards, over-toilet frames, bed sticks, bedside commodes, orthopaedic chairs, pic-up sticks and wheelchairs.
The service is available, by appointment.

Fees
Fees may apply

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.<

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre provides care, stabilisation nursing, health monitoring, medical advice and health promotion by the qualified Remote Area Nurses for the Lake Bolac and district communities.

Fees
Free to members. A $15 consultation fee to non members.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries.
After hours contact can be made through Ballarat Health Services, 03 5320 4000 or through 000.com/b.js

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Items necessary for the care of clients at home can be organised by the Bush Nursing Centre. Equipment may be hired frm the Centre for a small fee eg: Crutches, nebulisers, shower chairs etc…

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: First Aid and CPR classes are run at the centre in conjunction with St John's Ambulance. Contact for details and to register interest.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. Closed on Public Holidays

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Bowel scan kits are available for purchase from the Centre.

Fees
$6 per kit.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. Closed on Public Holidays.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Maternal & Child Health Nurse visits the centre 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The nurse is able to provide information, advice and support to families with children 0 - 6 years. Monitoring of child health, growth and development, as well as providing nutritional information and immunisation services.

Fees
Baby Capsule Hire: $40 for a six month period, $20 of which is refundable on return of capsule (in reasonable condition)

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre Reception or Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Ph: 03 5352 1813.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A twice weekly activity program for older people in the community, is held 11.00 am - 3.00 pm, Tuesdays and Fridays at the Centre. Activities include games, puzzles, videos, craft sessions or guest speakers.

For those who are isolated or unable to drive, transport to the centre can be arranged.

Fees
$8 charge which includes lunch.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. s

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Diabetes Educator visits the Centre, bi-monthly, by appointment.
Service aimed to assist people with diabetes with management of their disease and to provide education around nutrition and diabetic lifestyle management.
Call for further inquiries during the hours listed below.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Provides services for people who may have difficulties with using or understanding language, speaking, eating, drinking or swallowing.

A visiting Speech Pathologist from East Grampians Health Service provides the service, by appointment. Appointments can be made at the Centre or by contacting the East Grampians Health Service, Ph: 03 5352 9327

Fees
$10.00 per consultation $6.50 for pensioners and Health Care Card holders.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. ttp

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Hospital admission risk program, Better care for older people

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre has several visiting medical practitioners.

Dr Frank Marton is available for consultations from 9am to 2pm, every 2ndTuesday.

Dr Ruth Hand is available for consultations from 9am - 3pm, alternate Wednesdays

Appointments are made by contacting Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre.

Fees
A Gap fee applies. Medicare bulk bill for pensioners, healthcare cardholders and children under 16 years.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A visiting service from Grampians Psychiatric Services is available, by appointment. Appointments can be made through the Centre.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A service which provides in-home nursing and treatment by nursing staff. Services include blood pressure monitoring, palliative care, blood glucose monitoring, personal care, wound care, medication assistance, injections, health education, rehabilitation assistance and service referrals.
The service is available, by arrangement, during centre hours.

Fees
Free to members of the Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre within business hours. After hours free phone advice or $40 for an emergency call out fee.

Non members $15 for an in centre consultation and $50 emergency call out fee.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. s

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: Reception
Additional Info: Closed on Public Holidays.
Social worker comes once per month

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: Reception

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Appointment required for Allied Health. please contact facilty in regards to fees District and Primary Care Nursing, First Aid, Allied Health, Community Support

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A bus is organised at least once per year, to a BreastScreen facility. Interested people should contact the Centre to register their interest.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. Closed on Public Holidays

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Women's Health Nurse is available to assist women with breast examinations, pap smears, continence issues, and antenatal care as well as any other health issues or concerns.

The service is available, by appointment.

Fees
Fees may apply

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Living Longer Living Stronger program was designed by COTA in conjunction with RMIT, which aims to increase the range and quality of strength training opportunities for older people.

Sessions are held 2.00 pm - 3.15 pm, Mondays & 9.00 am - 10.30 am, Thursdays.

Fees
$2.00 per session

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre can provide respite care for the carers of aged, disabled or palliative care patients. This provides an opportunity for the carer to go shopping, attend appointments or other social activities. Care can be provided at the Centre or in-home, as arranged.

Fees
Small hourly fee applies.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. ww.bigad

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A Social Worker is available, by appointment, to assist people with issues affecting their lives.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A visiting Podiatrist from East Grampians Health Service provides a foot care clinic, orthotics, gait & posture assessments, footwear advice, health education and diabetic assessments.

The service is available, by appointment, monthly.

Fees
$10.00 per consultation, $6.50 for pensioners and concession card holders.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries. ww.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Pathology collection is available. Bloods need to be taken prior to midday in order to reach pathology that afternoon. No appointment is necessary. St John of God Pathology, Ballarat

Fees
No fee for collection applies.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries.

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Physiotherapists are trained to assist people recover from injuries to their neuro-muscular skeletal systems. Conditions that can be treated are: sprained joints and muscles, back and neck pain, headaches, arthritis, strokes, chest infections, continence problems, fractured bones, chronic pain, post natal and ante-natal care.

A Physiotherapist from the East Grampians Health Service is available on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, by appointment.

Fees
$10 per cosultation, Pensioners and Health Care Card Holders $6.50 per consultation.
Appointments should be made through the Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Counselling for individuals, couples and families is available at the centre or in people's homes.
By appointment only

Address:
155 Montgomery Street, LAKE BOLAC, VIC, 3351

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A free immunisation program for children, young people, families and individual, including maintenance of records, is conducted by the Ararat Rural City Council.

This service is available at the Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre by appointment.

Area Serviced
Lake Bolac & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, & 9.00 am - 12 noon Sat, for inquiries & appointments.