East Grampians Health Services - Parkland House Willaura

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: willaura@eghs.net.au
W: Visit website eghs.net.au/services/aged-care/willaura-aged-care

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm

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Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Day centre providing entertaining and stimulating activities and outings for elderly and disabled clients. Encourages socialisation and provides support.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5352 9327
E: speechtherapy@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

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Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Speech Pathology provides assessment and treatment of people who have difficulties with communication and swallowing food and drinks.
The five areas of communication are:
-- Speech - the physical production of sounds.
-- Language - understanding what words mean, putting sentences together, writing clearly, understanding written language.
-- Pragmatics - the social practices for how we interact with each other.
-- Fluency - the smooth rhythm and pattern or talking.
-- Voice - The production of sound by vicbrating the vocal cords.The Speech Pathologist can assist with conditions such as; stroke, hearing loss, cleft and lip palate, physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, acquired brain injury and head or neck cancers.

A visiting service is available on Tuesday mornings, by appointment.

Fees
$8 Health Care Cardholders or Pensioners, $15 non cardholders.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
Speech Pathologist

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5352 9327 for inquiries.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Nutrition Service provides advice and nutrition counselling on a range of different issues including; heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, weight loss, weight gain, bowel disorders, infant & childhood nutrition, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, cancer, allergies and stroke. Dietary supplements are also available for purchase.

The Dietitian is available to speak to community groups and clubs on a range of topics.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A Community Health Nurse is available at the Health Service or may visit clients in their homes to assess and maintain health, to conduct education and support programs, provide health information resources and health promotion activities.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: womenshealthnurse@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

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Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A confidential and sensitive service is provided by an Accredited Female Nurse who is available at the Centre for pap testing. Results can be forwarded to the client's General Practitioner to ensure continuity of care. The service is available at the Centre of Community Health, one Friday a month, by appointment.

Initial Contact Reception Phone: 5352 9327

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5352 9327
E: socialwork@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A Social Worker is available to assist people with issues affecting their lives. The service is available to in-patients and out-patients. This may be through:
-- Counselling:
This service offers the opportunity to talk through issues and ideas, and deal with feelings and experiences which may be causing difficulties.
-- Groups:
Sometimes people prefer to be involved in groups to help with specific issues such as anxiety and depression, assertiveness and self esteem, grief and loss, family violence, post natal depression and personal development.
-- Advocacy:
Provide verbal, written or personal support for Court proceedings, housing bodies, Department of Human Services, Centrelink, schools and other health and welfare organisations.
-- Community Development:
Community members can seek our support to organise around specific issues such as survivors of violence, legal service advocacy, Court Network working party & Cancer support.
-- Resources:
We have available an extensive range of written material relating to a wide range of topics in the health and welfare fields.
-- Community Education:
We can provide information, workshops, education sessions and short courses on a wide range of topics to; schools, workplaces, community groups and professional organisations.
-- Worker and student supervision:
Including professional development for workers & supervision of field placements for students.The service is available, by contacting the Centre of Community Health, Ph: 03 5352 9327, for an appointment.

Area Serviced
Willaura, & districts

Initial Contact
Social Worker, Ms Samantha Higgins

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, 5352 9327 for inquiries & appointments

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5352 9327
E: willaura@eghs.net.au
W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A Strength Training program is available for seniors to learn strength training exercises that increase strength, mobility, improve balance, manage diabetes, help with weight control and reduce high blood pressure. A qualified instructor conducts the class.

Tuesdays - 9.15 am; 10.15 am & 6.00 pm
Thursdays - 6.00 pm
Fridays - 9.15 am & 10.15 am

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5352 9327
E: physio@eghs.net.au
W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Physiotherapists are trained to assist people to recover from injuries to their neuromuscular skeletal system.

Conditions that can be treated are: sporting injuries, muscle strains and contusions, back and neck injuries, child developmental disorders, ante natal and post natal exercises, incontinence treatments, work related injuries, joint sprains, cardiac rehabilitation, community education, chest conditions, neurological disorders, pre and post surgical management, hydrotherapy treatment, hire of crutches and walking aids.

The service is available Tuesdays mornings, by appointment. Appointments can be made by contacting the Physiotherapy Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9327.
Strength Training classes: see Strength Training
Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
Physiotherapy Reception Phone: 5352 9347

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: occtherapy@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

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.
-- Hand therapy to improve/maintain hand function.
-- Splinting.
-- Rehabilitation.
-- Education Groups such as Cardiac Rehabilitation & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Contact details for external equipment hire available.

The visiting service is available, by appointment.

Fees
Fees for Occupational Therapy $8 pensioners and healthcare card holders, $15 for non cardholders and nil for DVA card holders, TAC and Workcover claimants.
Loan fees apply for equipment hire.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
Occupational Therapist, Robert Haughton

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments. Appointments are made by contacting the Centre of Community Health, Ararat, Ph: 03 5352 9327

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: managerwillaura@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Willaura Campus hospital provides care for common medical and minor surgical conditions.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact Phone: 5354 1600
Unit Manager, Chris Jordan

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

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Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The District Nurses are professional nurses who undertake nursing services in the clients home. These services include a wide range of nursing care and personal care activities.

Our Registered Nurses are educated to undertake complex which includes the following: Dressings, injections, suction, oxygen and other respiratory therapy, nasogastric and gastrostomy feedings, urine testing, collection of pathology specimens, administration of suppositories, enemas and pessaries; catheterisation and bladder irrigation; blood glucose testing, administration of medication, complex health teaching and counselling and all aspects of palliative care.

As well they undertake personal care consisting of a range of activites that a person would normally do themselves but because of illness, disability or frailty they are unable to perform without the assistance of another person.

People of all ages requiring care at home can use the service, subject to our nursing assessment. Where the service is requested the nurses will visit at an arranged time and undertake an assessment to determine the care required. If there has been no Doctor's referral, the nurses may request one at this time if they think it is necessary.

The service is available 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday - Friday, by arrangement.

Fees
Fees are charged per visit, dependent on people's requirements. Dressings requirements are supplied at minimal cost.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
District Nurse - Willaura Campus Ph: 03 5354 1619

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5352 9327
E: podiatry@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Podiatrists are specialists in foot health and are trained to diagnose, prevent and treat foot disorders. A podiatrist is essential in caring for high risk people such as those with circulatory disorders, Diabetes and Arthritis.

Podiatrists also treat children and elderly people, and conditions such as ingrown toenails, warts, general skin lesions, infections, nail deformities, and can correct or compensate in deformities associated with walking patterns.

The service is available once a month, by appointment. Appointments can be made by contacting Reception at the Ararat Campus, Ph: 03 5352 9327.

Fees
$10 Health Care Cardholders & Pensioners; $10 Children & Students under 18 years; $20 Non Cardholders & $5 brief consultation.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
Reception: Ph: 5352 9327

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Parkland House is 10 bed hostel which provides low level care to frail aged residents, capable of semi independent living with support.

Allied health and medical services such as podiatry, dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, optometry and doctor are available to hostel residents, if required. Hairdressing and religious activities are also available to residents.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Willaura Hospital Nursing Home has 10 beds and provides high level care in a home like environment.

Allied health and medical services such as podiatry, dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, optometry, and doctor are available to to the nursing home residents, if required. Hairdressing and religious activities are also available to residents.

People with mild or managed dementia or mild or managed intellectual, physical or physical disabilities can be accommodated.

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: info@eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A pathology collection service for blood tests and diagnostic samples is available, by appointment.

Area Serviced
Willaura, Glenthompson & districts

Initial Contact
Reception

Address:
21 Delacombe Way, WILLAURA, VIC, 3379

Contact:

Ph: 03 5354 1600
E: willaura@eghs.net.au
W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au

Today's opening hours:
Closed now

Opening times:

Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Centre provides entertaining and stimulating activities and outings for clients, encouraging socialisation and providing support.
Hostel residents attend as do members of the Willaura and district communities.

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