Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The audiology service provides diagnostic assessments primarily for children with hearing health concerns. Assessments of infants and children from 7 months of age are conducted for the following reasons: parental concern, congenital abnormalities of the head and neck area, prematurity, a history of ear infections, ear trauma and those children with speech/language delay or other developmental concerns.
ELIGIBILITY
Children older than 7 months are eligible
No geographical boundaries.

REFERRAL
To make an appointment please call the Intake workers in our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118

COST
Bulk Billed through Medicare

WHEN & WHERE
Appointments are available from Monday – Thursday at our Richmond site

CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118 for further information or enquiries.

This audiology service provides diagnostic assessments of hearing, hearing aid evaluation and hearing aide provision. Pensioners and Veterans can also obtain free hearing services and subsidised hearing aids are available through the Commonwealth Government accredited hearing clinic. These eligible clients can be referred directly by their GP using a voucher found on the following website http://www.health.gov.vic/hear.
ELIGIBILITY
Adults over 21 years on a Pensioner Concession Card, DVA Gold Card, DVA White Card (specifying hearing loss), Sickness benefits from Centre link
REFERRAL

To make an appointment please call (03) 8610 4300

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Credentialed Diabetes Educator provides one-on-one and group education. The groups run both in the day time at Ashburton and the evening at Hawthorn. There are presentations from Dietician, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist and Credentialed Diabetes Educator. The course also has a supermarket tour with the Dietician it runs for 5 weeks. Diabetes Education is provided for people who are newly diagnosed to people going onto insulin and everything between. One – on – one appointments are conducted from Ashburton and Richmond. They are free of charge are generally run for 45 minutes. Bookings are made on Ph. 9885 6822
Diabetes Programs

DESCRIPTION
Two Diabetes programs are offered at Inner East Community Health to provide advice and support for clients who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. These programs are:
• Diabetes Education Group – This group is for adults with a diagnosis of diabetes.
The program includes a series of talks from a Dietician, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist and Psychologist covering a wide variety of topics with regards to Diabetes Management. A supermarket tour is also included. Participants are provided with an information pack of resources and fact sheets and include NDSS sign up and Vic Roads registration.
• Life Diabetes Prevention Program – This is a clinically proven effective lifestyle modification program for adults who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The program runs for 5 weeks on a fortnightly basis with a follow up 6 months post completion of the program.
ELIGIBILITY
For Diabetes Education Group – Adults who have Diabetes
For Life Diabetes Program the following eligibility criteria apply:
• Diabetes excluded (blood glucose test in last 12m); and
• History of a pre- existing high risk condition (i.e.: either Ischemic Heart Disease / Gestational Diabetes) regardless of their Australian Diabetes Risk Test (AUSDRISK) Score in adults aged 18+; or
• AUSDRISK score of 12 or more & ages over 40+ or over 18 if an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

REFERRAL
To make an appointment please call the Intake workers in our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118

COST
Diabetes Group
• $30 for Concession Care , Health Care Card and Pensioners per program
• $50 for Non concession per program
Life Diabetes Program
• Free but participants are expected to attend all sessions

WHEN & WHERE
These programs are run from both our Hawthorn and Ashburton sites

CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118 for further information or enquiries.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Dietitians provide advice to people of all ages about nutrition and diet for general health or to help manage conditions such as: Diabetes & Pre-diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Obesity/Overweight, lung Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Cancer, Poor Nutrition, Food Allergy and In tolerances, Fussy Eating.
ELIGIBILITY
Priority is given to clients who live, work or study or are a child attending school, preschool or child care in the Cities of Boroondara and Yarra.
REFERRAL
To make an appointment please call the Intake workers in our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118

COST
$9.00 Low Income, Pensioners or Health Care Card Holders
$14 Medium Income
$91 High Income
Income status is determined at the time that your initial appointment is made.

WHEN & WHERE
Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday sat our Hawthorn site and every second Friday at our Richmond site

CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118 for further information or inquiries.

TITLE
Dietitian (Private)

DESCRIPTION
Provide advice about nutrition and diet for general health and well being.
ELIGIBILITY
Private Provider
Does not see clients eligible for Public Dietitian (HACC) unless they are on an EPC referral

REFERRAL

To make an appointment please call reception on (03) 9429 1811

COST
Private Fees ($90 for 45 mins)
EPC Referrals Bulk Billed
DVA Gold Card Bulk Billed

WHEN & WHERE
Appointments are available on Wednesdays 9.00am – 3.00pm at our Richmond site

CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact reception on (03) 9429 1811 for further information or inquiries.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The physiotherapy team can help you to manage injury and physical problems. The team provides treatment to those with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions to help them achieve a better quality of life.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

After Hours Arrangements: A visiting locum service covers the practice after hours.

Home Visits are available for regular patients who are too ill to attend the practice. Please give as much notice as possible if you think a home visit is required.

Medibank, Private, Overseas Students with Medibank, Private OSHC and OSHC Worldcare will be bulk-billed. Students with other cover will be charged the bulk-billed rate and receipt issued.

Medical Services are bulk-billed at no cost to the patient for those with a Medicare card.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Adult, family and youth referral and support services available. We have a small team of dedicated Counsellors who are able to help with general counselling, emotional support and referral to services.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Provides the opportunity for involvement in aquatic physiotherapy and warm water exercise

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Only

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Our nurses deliver full nursing services and are conducted in co-operation with our General Practitioners. The team are fully qualified in immunization, wound dressing and many other clinical services.

Mental Health Nurse (Needs referral from a GP): We work with adults, young people, families and local community organisations to support recovery and reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs. We provide a range of specialist Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services to the community from our Hawthorn clinic at 378 Burwood Road, Hawthorn 3122.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Occupational Therapists at Inner East Community Health Service work with older people and people with disabilities living in our community. The Occupational Therapists assist these people maintain independence in meaningful daily activities.
Clients must be HACC eligible (EACH clients are not eligible or clients living in a high level residential care facility)
DVA gold card holders are not eligible for our service as they are entitled to private OT services.
Priority is given to clients who live, work or study in the Cities of Boroondara and Yarra.
Client must have a Medicare care, Healthcare card or an International Health and Medical Service card (IHMS card). If the client has an IHMS card we will discuss eligibility with the person’s case manager.
Clients need to be willing to have the assessment at their home.
SELF REFERRAL: To make an appointment please call the Intake worker in our service coordination unit on (03) 9810 3002. Please be prepared to provide your Medicare number, pension number and GP details.
REFERRALS FROM EXTERNAL AGENCIES: Please fax a SCOTT tool including Consumer Information, Functional Assessment and Living Arrangements. Fax number is 9818 6154.
COST
$9.00 Low Income, Pensioners or Health Care Card Holders
$14 Medium Income
$91 High Income
Income status is determined at the time that your initial appointment is made.
Please contact our intake worker on (03) 9810 3002 for further information or enquiries.

Assessment and therapy for children focusing on fine and gross motor skills, attention and listening, sensory processing, play and self help skills.
Group Programs offered include:
• Parent-Child Mother Goose: is a parent and child rhyme, song and storytelling group aimed at increasing the interaction between parents and their 0-2 year old children.
• Busy Bodies – A play based, parent training group therapy program for children aged 2-3 years with play, motor and communication delays.
• School Readiness – A group therapy program for children who have attended the service for Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy to facilitate transition to school.
Individual sessions are for children up to 12 years of age.
Priority is given to families whose parents live, work or study or their children attend school, preschool or child care in the City of Boroondara.
COST
No fee for Low Income or Health Care Card Holders
$14 Medium Income
$100 High Income
Income status is determined at the time that your initial appointment is made.
Group fees vary from no fee to $100
Appointments are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at our Ashburton site
Please contact our service coordination unit on (03) 9420 9118 for further information or enquiries.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Healthscope Pathology: We have a long history in Australian pathology and have grown to be one of the largest providers in Australia.

The service is available for Adults and Children.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Activity Groups: Targeted at Older Adults/ aged person
Provides the opportunity for involvement in aquatic physiotherapy,warm water exercise, phyio moves for older adults, no falls exercise programs, arts programs, cooking small and eating well.

Adult group exercise Programs
We run a variety of programs including Falls and Balance, strength training and gentle seated exercises.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The physiotherapy team can help you to manage injury and physical problems. The team provides treatment to those with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions to help them achieve a better quality of life.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Our dedicated and enthusiastic team of podiatrists will help you with the health of your feet, ankles and lower legs. They help all age groups with prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Psychology service for adults: Our highly experienced psychologists focus on helping people with anxiety, depression and chronic disease management. Working together with your GP and other health practitioners our psychologists will provide support to improve your health and overall well being.

Psychology service for Paediatrics: Individual sessions are for families with children up to 12 years of age - Assessment and therapy service for children who have difficulties in the areas of social, emotional, behavioral, anxiety and/or cognitive development. This includes providing assistance with poor attention and concentration, educational difficulties and school readiness.
Group programs are also offered in conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Nurses and other children’s service providers at Inner East.

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

We provide a carer respite program, which offers in-home and centre based respite within the Cities of Yarra, Boroondara, Darebin and Stonnington.

For more information, please contact on 03 9818 6703.

Address:
283 Church STREET, RICHMOND, 3121

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Cooking group - Cooking Small Eating well, a community Kitchen program for people cooking for one.

Arts and crafts group - Arts and Crafts program run at the Collinson Room at Richmond site

Billing:
Bulk Billing Available

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The service is for school aged children only.

Assessment and therapy service for pre-school children with disorders of speech, language, stuttering, hearing and voice or any combination of these. Children with complex delays including global developmental delay and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders are also eligible.

Group programs are also offered in conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Nurses and other children’s service providers at Inner East.

Site Visit: school/kinder and home visits available where necessary.

For more information on the service and service availability, please contact the provider on 03 9818 6703.