Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Grampians Aged Care Assessment Service - Ballarat Health Services (Grampians ACAS) is a team of health professionals with expertise in health care and community services for older people. The team draws upon the skills of Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Social Workers and a range of allied health professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.

The aim of the Grampians ACAS is to ensure that older people have access to the most appropriate health, community, and/or residential services to meet their needs, and those of carers.

On receiving a referral, Grampians ACAS staff visit older people, preferrably in their own home, to discuss needs and identify the range of options to meet those needs. Grampians ACAS staff can provide information and referral advice and will work closely with individuals and their GP/Service Providers to ensure the most appropriate and helpful range of services available are put into place.

The Aged Care Assessment Service is the only agency authorised by the Commonwealth to approve older people for the Commonwealth funded residential care, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages and Flexible Care (Extended Aged Care at Home Packages).

Grampians ACAS also has a role to play in identifying service deficits and working with relevant organisations and government to develop services.

Initial Contact
Katrina Fraser
Email: acas@wwhs.net.au

Area Serviced:
Nhill, Kaniva, Goroke, Rainbow, Jeparit and districts

Additional Information:
8.30 am, - 5.00 pm, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday for inquiries or leave a message. ww.a

Address:
54-62 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Hospital to Home provides a time limited short term intervention for four weeks post discharge which is designed to assist patients to recuperate following an acute hospital admission and to facilitate their independence, or transition to continuing care when required.

This care may include, home help, personal care, delivered meals, respite care and home nursing.

The program provides services to clients who meet the Home and Community Care criteria and are not covered by other programs.

Fees
Fees may apply

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Coordinator

Eligibility
Clients must meet Home and Community Care funding guidelines.

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

Address:
54-62 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Respite care is available during the day to carers of frail aged, or people with disabilities to allow them to have a break, go shopping or attend appointments.

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Reception

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

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Cancer Resource Nurse can be contacted directly by people with a cancer diagnosis, family members and care givers. Health Care Professionals are also able to refer clients to the Cancer Resource Nurse.

A Cancer Resource Nurse is a registered nurse who has undertaken additional education in supportive cancer care and specialises in supporting people affected by cancer in their local community.

A Cancer Resource Nurse can:

• Support those affected by cancer at diagnosis, during and after active treatment in navigating the individual’s health and emotional needs.
• Arrange referrals between services to assist those affected by cancer manage their diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide information and contacts for cancer services: locally, regionally and state-wide as necessary.
• Communicate on behalf of clients with their Doctors and other health care providers to ensure their health needs are met.
• Facilitate cancer education for patients, community groups and health professionals

Fees: There is no cost associated with this service.

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Assists people with incontinence (inability to control the bladder or bowel), their families, and carers in understanding and managing incontinence.

The service assists people with information on aids, appliances and education in correct use and care of these appliances.

Also available at other West Wimmera Health Services campuses at Jeparit, Nhill, Kaniva, Rainbow, & Natimuk.

Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
Continence Nurse, Tracey Merrett

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A visiting diabetes educator is available, by appointment, to assist people to understand the day to day management of diabetes.
Diabetes Education includes:

-- Clinical Care
-- Education
-- Advocacy
-- Health Promotion
-- Counselling

Diabetes Education provides people with the skills to self manage their condition, thereby improving their quality of life.

The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses at Nhill, Natimuk, Kaniva, Jeparit & Rainbow.

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Diabetes Educator, Lesley Robinson

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments. Appointment required.
Alternative contact: Lesley Robinson, Ph: 03 5391 4207.com/

Address:
54-62 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A bus is available to take women to the Breast Screen facility at Wimmera Health Care Group, Horsham, 3 or 4 times a year, Contact Centre for times and details.

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Dieticians are able to assist you with:
• Assess individual nutritional needs.
• Develop personalised eating plans.
• Deliver group nutrition education sessions.
• Sort out nutrition fact from fiction.
• Undertake nutrition and food research
• Train other health care professionals.
• Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies
• Assistance with Nutrition concerns and chronic disease impact. Including diabetes.
They also provide Dietary advice, assistance with eating disorders, Community education & cooking Classes, Supermarket Tours and Home visits if necessary.

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Availability Varies - contact within operating hours for booking

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Home Care Package Program is available for frail, older adults or those with disabilities, that would be eligible for Residential Aged Care. These packages assist with the provision of support so that the client can remain living in their own home. A full assessment is required to determine eligibility and needs

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A service which provides in-home nursing and treatment by nursing staff. Services include administering medications or injections, wound care, medication supervision, personal care, and monitoring of post acute care clients.
The service is available 8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Monday - Friday, by arrangement

Fees
Fees may apply

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
District Nurse

Additional Information
8.30 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. w

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Post Acute Care is a time limited short term intervention designed to assist patients to recuperate following an acute or subacute hospital admission and to facilitate their independence, or transition to continuing care when required.
The program aims to achieve a smooth transition for those clients with more complex health needs, returning back into the community from an acute episode in a public hospital, either acute or subacute facility in Victoria. This will be achieved through the provision of coordinated, appropriate and timely Post Acute Care services.

This care may include, for example, home help, personal care, delivered meals, respite care and home nursing.
Area Serviced
West Wimmera area

Initial Contact
PAC Manager

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Emergency medical stabilisation and treatment services are available during centre hours. The Community Health Centre provides a wide range of community health and support services to the community.

Fees
Some fees apply for programs.

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Reception

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

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Service available by appointment only.
8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Provides assistance for anyone who has difficulty with everyday activites due to illness, accident, emotional problems, learning or developmental disorders, or ageing. The service covers all aspects of day to day living, including self-care, leisure and vocational activities.
Service includes home based assessments, equipment prescription, home modification advice, school visits, hand therapy, education and support groups.

Clients may be helped to relearn old skills or learn new ways of doing things or the use aids and equipment.

The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses, by appointment, at Kaniva, Goroke, Natimuk, Jeparit, and Rainbow

Address:
54-62 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Collection of samples for diagnostic testing is available before 1.30 pm, Monday - Friday, by appointment.

Fees
Small fee applies

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Eligibility
Referral by GP

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri. Appointment required.

Address:
54-62 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Visiting physiotherapy services are available to assist those recovering from illness, injury, accident or surgery. Service available, weekly, by appointment.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Goroke & district

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri. Appointment required.

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Area Serviced
West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack area

Initial Contact- Initial Needs Coordinator

Our Podiatrist offer a range of services including:

• Nail Care – Aging and various nail specific or systemic conditions can affect nail health. Podiatrists can treat and provide advice to self-manage these conditions

• Management of skin disorders such as corns and calluses – Podiatry can provide education on skin care and determine the cause of the corn or callus formation.

• Footwear Advice – Correct footwear is important for all ages. The correct fit and style of appropriate footwear from early childhood to older people is essential for healthy feet.

• Care of children’s feet and advice on footwear

• Orthoses and Orthotic therapy

• Management and advice on ingrown toenails and nail surgery

• Diabetes foot health assessment, education on self-care and treatment

• Education and management for Rheumatoid arthritis affected feet

• Tinea (Athlete’s foot) management

• Wound Care

• Occupational Foot Health

• Falls Prevention – Podiatry can offer education, orthoses, exercises and footwear advice to aid in the prevention of falls.

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Centre operates 8.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday. This is a service which enables people over the age of 65 who may or may not have disabilities, and/ or special need, to increase their capacity to participate in life’s opportunities.
Providing a comfortable place individuals of the community that are socially isolated to go to; Day centre provides outings and activities and a place to meet.
Participants are able to access health and welfare services while attending the Centre including physiotherapy, podiatry, social work, dietitian, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diabetes education and transport. Group meals are also provided for clients. A men’s and Ladies getaway group meets monthly- please contact for further details. Areas services Nhill & surrounding districts.
Initial Contact is through the Initial Needs Coordinator.
Further Enquiries opening times 8.30am to 4.30pm

Address:
54 Natimuk-Frances ROAD, GOROKE, 3412

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Social Work Department offers a generic Social Work Service including:

-- Counselling: individual, couple, family in relation to relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management, depression, anxiety, family issues etc..
-- Advocacy: assistance with negotiating with other services, representation on client’s behalf and support.Consultation in relation to: housing, employment, legal services, support groups, community resources, and other specialist counselling and welfare services.
-- Financial Services: Commonwealth Emergency Relief, basic financial counselling and referral to financial counsellors and advisors.
-- Centrelink Agency: assisting with claims for Health Care Cards, Commonwealth Seniors Cards, Age Pensions, Disability Pensions, Carer Allowance/Payment, Family Tax Benefit etc…
-- Health Promotion: presentations to the community regarding areas to assist in maintaining positive mental and emotional health.

The service is also available at other West Wimmera Health Service campuses, at Jeparit, Goroke, Rainbow, Kaniva & Natimuk, by appointment.

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Info: An appointment is required. The Massage Therapist assesses, diagnoses and provides treatment for conditions affecting the muscular system including: -- Back Pain - Upper/Lower -- Neck Pain -- Shoulder Injuries -- Sport injuries -- Headaches/Migraines -- Leg Injuries -- Surgery rehabilitation -- Relaxation -- Pregnancy and Baby Massage -- Bowen Therapy -- Menopause and Hormonal Disorders -- Bed wetting -- Carpal Tunnell The Massage Therapist is also available at other West Wimmera Health campuses, Jeparit, Nhill and Goroke by appointment. Fees Fees apply Area Serviced West Wimmera area. Initial Contact Massage Therapist Additional Information 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments