The aim of the Social Worker is to assist people improve their quality of life. At some point, everyone is faced with a stressful, life-changing event in their life and for some people assistance from a Social Worker helps them deal with issues.

Social Workers assist people by listening non-judgementally, being understanding and supportive of a person's needs, providing information which is useful and relevant and by being respectful of a person's right to confidentiality and privacy.

Who can use this service and how are people referred?
Individuals, couples, families and groups within the West Wimmera Shire are free to access this service. Assistance is provided to people of any age, from any background, with any issue.

Anyone is able to refer themselves to the Social Worker by contacting EDMH Reception on 03 5585 9800. Referrals are also made by General Practitioners, Health Workers, Schools, Police, members of the community, family and friends.

Services Provided
Counselling for individuals, couples and families in relation to:
Relationships
Children
Family issues
Stress management
Self development
Trauma and crisis
Parenting strategies
Adolescence
Adjustment to disability
Relieving anxiety and depression
Grief and loss
Problem solving

Advocacy:
In assisting to access and negotiate with generic services.
Support—social and emotional
Representation on client's behalf

Referrals for:
Housing assistance
Legal services
Emergency relief
Support groups and other community resources
Employment
Specialist counselling service
Referral to financial counsellors and advisors

Confidentiality:
All personal and family information will be treated with respect and confidentiality. If you need to be referred to another organisation, information about you will only be passed on with your Consent

The Social Worker is also able to provide a home visiting appointment if preferred.

Grampians Health Edenhope

Offers a generic Social Work Service including:  - Counselling - Advocacy - Financial Services - Centrelink Agency - Health Promotion

West Wimmera Health Service - Goroke Campus

West Wimmera Health Service - Natimuk Campus

West Wimmera Health Service - Kaniva Campus

West Wimmera Health Service - Nhill Campus

Anita is an accredited social worker specialising in working with children from 3 to 18, purposefully using play, games, and creative arts therapeutically to promote growth, early intervention and healing. Also provides therapeutic support to parents and families adjusting to a disability diagnosis or feeling overwhelmed by their child’s struggles.

Side by Side Therapy

After hours service available upon request

Community Counselling and Care

An all ages, neuro-affirming counselling, therapy and psychosocial support service. Current therapists are AASW accredited mental health social worker Celeste Raymond and AASW accredited social worker Rachel Fenn. Medicare and private health rebates apply for referrals through GP with MHTP. Therapies provided include EMDR, CBT, DBT, IPT, play based therapy, Marte Meo. Specialist expertise in navigating complex psychosocial issues such as developmental trauma, family violence, and disability.

FeelBetter Limestone Coast

Country Health Connect

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Sexologist. A member of the AASW who are the professional body for social workers and set the benchmarks for practice, focusing on social justice, human rights and issues that impact the quality of life of all Australians. 

A member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. SAS represents health and allied health professionals working in the area of sex therapy, sexuality education, sexual health and sexology.

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