Assist Aboriginal patients visit to the hospital.  To make it as pleasant and informative as possible for both the patient and family as well as staff involved.
Initial Contact
Via referral, or at request of patient, family or staff member.

Aims
Assist patient with all areas that relate to their health.

Echuca Regional Health

-- Provides information and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their family

-- Liaises with staff on behalf of a patient

-- Assists patients and their family with understanding of hospital procedures

-- Provides patient support

-- Provides information on support networks for patients and their carers

-- Helps patients access information on services in the community that may help with patient's health and wellbeing

-- Promotes health and wellbeing to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

-- Promotes the importance of holistic health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

-- Promotes cultural awareness within Kyabram District Health Service, by providing support and education to staff on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues

-- Supports Kyabram District Health staff to become more informed and aware of the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, their families and community

Kyabram District Health Service

Rumbalara Health Service

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer provides: Cultural, emotional, spiritual and clinical support to patients and families; Patient advocacy; Cultural consultation to clinicians; Support at family meetings with Doctors; Support re: Discharge planning

Bendigo Health

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Kerang

headspace centres are here for you. Whether you need information or someone to talk to - headspace can set you up with expert support. Please visit the website to find all you need to know about your closest centre.

headspace Swan Hill

Closed weekends and public holidays. Services include
Aboriginal / Koori service; Assessment referral service; Drug and alcohol counsellor; Carers and respite care; Child and maternal health; Flu and pneumonia health; Eye health; GP sessions; Hearing health; Diabetic education; Mental health; Men and Women's health; SAAP program.

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Swan Hill

We are a not-for-profit, bulk billing clinic for Australia's First Peoples and their families.

After-Hours Arrangements: 
Please call 13SICK on 13 74 25
Weekdays: 6PM to 8AM
Thursday: 7:30PM to 8AM
Weekends: 12PM (midday) Saturday to 8AM Monday
Public Holidays: 24 Hours.

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