Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Services Offered
• Foot-health education.
• Expert foot care for people with specific medical conditions that can lead to foot problems.
• Assessment or circulation and nerve function within the foot.
• Assessment and management of nail and skin problems.
• Prescription of corrective orthoses / pressure relieving insoles.

What to expect on your first visit
Your podiatrist will conduct a thorough assessment of your feet at the first appointment. This may include:
• Asking about your medical history and medications.
• Visual inspection of your feet and legs.
• Assessment of the blood flow of your feet.
• Assessment of your footwear.

Your podiatrist will use this information to devise a foot health plan. This may include education to you and your carer, self management techniques, appropriate referral or advice about further appointments with the service..c

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Occupational Therapy Service provides advice, assistance and equipment to maintain independent living at home and maximize to the community.

Clinical Services:
• Home Visiting
- assessment for home safety
- modifications eg to home or car
- equipment prescription
- community access eg shopping, public transport
• Advocacy and assistance in accessing services
• Information
• Referral to other agencies
• Group sessions - Planned Activity Groups, Paediatric motor skills group
• Health education such as back care, falls prevention
• Health Promotion
• Counseling

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Community Health Nurses provide individual, group and community health services. Community Health Nursing involves listening to and working with people in local communities to maximise health potential and wellbeing through:

• Health Assessment
• Counselling
• Health Education
• Health Promotion
• Care Coordination
• Community Development

Services Provided
• Working Towards Creating a Healthy Environment
• Womens Health Issues
• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Young Peoples Health and Clinic
• Loss and Grief
• Needle and Syringe Program
• Care Management
• Aged Care Issues
• Lifestyles Management
• Diabetes Management
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Parkinsons Support
• Carers Support
• Menopause support
• Mens Health
• Better Health

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Aquatic physiotherapy - exercises using the properties of warm water to stretch and strengthen muscles, improve joint movement, body coordination and walking. Relaxation and socialisation are promoted.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Physiotherapists are health care professionals who assess, diagnose and treat disorders of human movement with special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, including the spine. They are actively involved in injury prevention and health promotion.

Conditions treated:
• Musculoskeletal eg. Back, neck, hip, knee, shoulder problems.
• Neurological eg. Stroke, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis and others.
• Cardio-thoracic eg. Respiratory disorders (asthma, COAD).
• Mobility Problems eg. Risk of falling, balance problems, assessment for walking aids.
• Surgical Patients after hospital discharge eg. Joint replacements

All above conditions can be treated individually or in a group setting as deemed appropriate by the physiotherapist.

Physiotherapy Groups:
• Aquatic physiotherapy (Hydrotherapy)
• Back
• Hip / Knee
• Shoulder
• Parkinsons
• Neurological
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Monday - Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Mobility / Falls prevention group - 10 week course
Cardiac Rehabilitation - 8 week course
Strength Training - 12 week course

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Specialists in promoting healthy lifestyles and illness management through food and nutrition.

Dietitians provide:

• Individual counseling and group programs
• Preventative health programs and nutrition education
• Policy and service development

Organizations we work within the community include:
schools, local medical practices, local government departments, health and welfare agencies, voluntary organizations and self help groups.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Providing individual diabetes education and group programs. Please phone to confirm availability and to make an appointment.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Cardiac Rehabilitation Program operates over a period of 8 weeks on Wednesdays, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Intake officers will provide information and coordinate the referral process.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Strength and balance exercises. Educational talks eg quality use of medicines, foot care, healthy eating.

Referral to physiotherapist from GP/Allied Health Worker.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Intake officers will provide information and coordinate the referral process.

Address:
2A Gardeners Road, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC, 3165

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Services include:
services do you provide?
Dental check-up and advice
Dental sealants
Teeth cleaning
Fillings
Root canal treatment
Dentures

Who is eligible?
Any child under the age of 13
Youth aged 13-18 years eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule, or have a Health Care or Pension Card
People under 18 years of age who are a youth justice client in custodial care, or in out-of-home care provided by DHS
Adults who hold a Health Care or Pension Card
All refugees and asylum seekers living in Australia for less than 5 years