Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing - CCSS Program Knox

The Care Coordination & Supplementary Services Program (CCSS Program) aims to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions through better access to coordinated and multidisciplinary and follow up care.

This program provides a cultural safe environment for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people with long term health conditions such as; Diabetes, Heart and blood vessel circulation problems, Lung and breathing problems, Kidney problems etc.

The CCSS Program provides support with:
Dietitians
Physiotherapists
Dentists
Podiatrists
Social Workers
Diabetes Educators

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

EACH Dental Clinic

The EACH dental clinic offers high quality, ethical and affordable dental care for the whole family.

This service provides:
- All general care for children and adults
- Check-ups, cleaning and preventative care
- All emergency care for children and adults
- Advice and consultation
- Denture care for all

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Diabetes Education offers a range of services including individual appointments, comprehensive diabetes assessments and education as well as team care with specialist diabetes doctors and other health professionals.

Our service supports people living with diabetes in self-management, medical management and living well with diabetes.

This program provides initial diabetes education to people living with diabetes. This course is held in a friendly group setting and will give you the knowledge to help you take charge of your diabetes.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This program provides expert nutrition and dietary advice for clients with:
- Chronic or long term conditions eg diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, lung conditions, hypertension
- Gut conditions or disorders eg. diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, diverticular disease, coeliac disease, lactose or fructose intolerance, irritable bowel
- Weight management - over or under weight
- Any other food-related concerns eg Healthy Eating
- Child Development Team also available

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Thrive Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Counselling

The Thrive Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug counselling program will work with you to identify and address your concerns regarding alcohol and/or other drugs, mental health concerns, physical health and or other life challenges. Our aim is to give you the best opportunity for health, hope and a meaningful life.

A therapeutic whole of health counselling program for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. A family inclusive approach provides support for individual family members and significant others for brief intervention and collaborative care response. Individuals with chronic disease and other concerns will be offered an integrated multi disciplinary health care response. A harm minimisation approach.

This program offers:

?Drug and Alcohol counselling
Mental health services

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

All Knox Community Health Service Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) programs implement a harm minimisation approach recognising that for some people abstinence is the ultimate goal and long term plan for recovery.

The ATOD counselling program at Knox Community Health Service is a counselling treatment program, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. We welcome people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol, tobacco and other drug concerns and we welcome family members or significant others concerned about their loved ones substance use. We have qualified and experienced counsellors that offer assessment, education, counselling and consultation.

The ATOD counselling service provides:
•One-to-one counselling
•Full assessment of substance use
•Mental health screening
•Psycho-education regarding substance use and/or mental health
•Referral to other health services as appropriate
•Referral to other drug treatment as appropriate (withdrawal unit or residential treatment service)
•Ongoing counselling for underlying issues as negotiated with client
•Relapse Prevention Strategies
•Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Knox Community Health Service is now offering bulk billed or partial contribution Allied Health services such as:
•Physiotherapy
•Podiatry
•Exercise Physiology
•“Invigor8”- Diabetes group exercise
•Psychology (partial contribution to fee)

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Family Violence Counselling is a confidential service for women who are currently experiencing family violence or women who have experienced family violence in the past. Counselling helps women to understand the complexities of family violence, including how past experiences may impact them and their children. We can also provide information and referrals to help regarding court processes.

Counselling supports women to regain a positive sense of themselves, gain confidence to make decision and rebuild the relationships with their children. There are opportunities for children to be a part of family sessions.

Women can refer themselves or receive assistance with referral through any of the family violence services, their doctor or legal services.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Adult individuals counselling only.

The Community Health Counselling program at Knox Community Health Service is a counselling treatment program, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. Counselling support is available to individuals or families living in Knox. Staff employed in the counselling program are Social Work or Psychology trained. They apply their knowledge and a range of skills with the goal of reducing stress or harmful behaviour and improving the quality of life, social functioning and health of counselling clients. Our Community Health Counsellors offer assessment, education, counselling and consultation. Counselling has a focus on providing support for individuals and families affected by mild to moderate mental health concerns

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The intake service will be the first point of contact for people wanting to access community health services.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is a program that supports injecting drug users by giving access to needle and syringe availability as well as a place to dispose of used needle and syringes.

This program offers:
- Drop in service, no appointment required
- After hours sharps drop off point located at entrance
- Confidential and discreet
- No referral needed
- No age restrictions apply
- All clients attended to by a member of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Team

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Home and Community Care (HACC) eligible.
The occupational therapy team provides a broad range of services from modification of the home to the prescription and training in the use of therapeutic equipment. Occupational therapists visit clients in their homes to assist with home safety and independence for people and their carers. This support and advice helps people to be better able to participate in their everyday activities.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Paediatric Occupational Therapy team works together with children and their families on agreed goals to address developmental concerns in the areas of fine motor, gross motor and sensory processing. The paediatric occupational therapy service is part of our child health multidisciplinary team. Referral can be made by parents for their child or by professionals including pre-school teachers or Maternal and Child Health Nurse. Low income: Free

The Early Childhood Psychologist works together with children and their families to address concerns regarding children’s behaviour, development and/or social/emotional issues. Our Early Years Childhood Psychology Service is part of our child health multidisciplinary team.

Referral can be made by parents for their child or by professionals including Pre-school teachers or Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Treatment for adults with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions to help them achieve a better quality of life.

The physiotherapist will assess a person's condition and then develop an appropriate treatment plan with them. This may include education, self management techniques, home exercises and referral to community exercise. Clinic sessions are not ongoing and are for a limited time only. There is a strong emphasis on self-management.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Podiatry is the diagnosis and treatment of foot problems. Community health podiatrists treat children and adult clients giving priority to those with diabetes, arthritis, skin or nail disease.
The service provides:
•General foot assessment
•Diabetes foot assessment
•Biomechanical/walking assessment
•Paediatric foot assessment
•Wound care
•Nail care, corn and callous removal
•Orthotic prescription
•Nail surgery
•Footwear advice and education
•Self-care advice and education

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Early Childhood Psychologist works together with children and their families to address concerns regarding children's behaviour, development and social and emotional issues.

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Tobacco Free Clinic


The Tobacco Free Clinic offers support for people seeking to reduce or quit smoking.


We are aware that it can sometimes be difficult to ask for help with reducing or quitting smoking.

We welcome you to our service and will do our best to be of assistance to you.

Our Tobacco Free Clinic Counsellors will work with you to identify and address your concerns regarding smoking.

Our aim is to give you the best opportunity for health, hope and a meaningful life.

Specialist counselling service to support you reduce or quit smoking

Address:
1063 Burwood HIGHWAY, FERNTREE GULLY, 3156

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Knox Youth Clinic is a free service for the young people of Knox. Operating from The Knox Youth Information Centre, the Youth Clinic provides free assessment, treatment and referral for all health issues including sexual health, mental health and drug and alcohol. The clinic also provides free pregnancy testing and condoms.

The Knox Youth Clinic is facilitated by a Youth Nurse with access to youth friendly GP’s and a Mental Health Nurse.

The clinic is open on a Tuesday from 2.00pm-5.00pm.

Young people are free to just drop in or appointments can be made by calling 0439 479 362 or email youthclinic@kchs.org.au.