The Aboriginal Health Unit is passionate and committed to providing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community a safe and welcoming environment at all of our services. As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander using our services we will provide you and your family: * emotional, social and cultural support
*a connection between you and non-Indigenous staff 
*assistance through the hospital system, including relevant referrals to other agencies
*ongoing training for WH staff including asking, as part of the admission process, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification. This allows staff to ensure that you have an opportunity to access the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) and Koori Maternity Services (KMS) AHLO
*Koori Maternity Services (KMS). The role of the KMS –AHLO is to work with the Midwife to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families in their journey through: pregnancy and the antenatal period, labour and birth, the postnatal period (the first six to eight weeks of baby's life)

Footscray Hospital - Western Health

Wadja Aboriginal Family Place- Wadja Health Clinic is a weekly general medical clinic for Aboriginal children which provides medical, social, cultural and emotional assessment. The focus of the clinic is on the management of Aboriginal patients with complex health and social issues by a team.  A paediatrician will see the child and family together with an Aboriginal Case Manager with the aim of enabling a family to feel supported and culturally empowered. An Aboriginal Family Health Worker will also be available during clinic hours for further support if required by the family.  No Cost. Referrals to the clinic can be made by GPs who have assessed that a child requires specialist medical care. REFERRAL Information:   Please call (03) 9345 6111 and ask to speak to our staff.

The Royal Children's Hospital

Australian Red Cross - Blood Service (Melbourne)

The National Heart Foundation is a not-for-profit health agency publicly funded by donation. Our purpose is to reduce premature death and suffering from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

National Heart Foundation of Australia (Victorian Division)

Australian Centre for Heart Health

Badjurr-Bulok Wilam, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officers (ATSIHLO)- Badjurr-Bulok Wilam, meaning 'Home of many women' in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri Peoples, provides culturally appropriate support and advocacy services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to address social, emotional and cultural needs. Services offered include accessing the hospital's services, information and referrals to services and practical assistance. Badjurr-Bulok Wilam provides a resting place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families attending the Women's, where women and families can sit and yarn with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officers (ATSIHLO). It is best to call and make a time to catch up with staff at Badjurr-Bulok Wilam to avoid having to wait.

The Royal Women's Hospital

Peter Mac provides a culturally sensitive environment and understands the unique health care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please let a member of your healthcare team know so they can ensure the social, emotional and cultural support you might need is offered during your cancer treatment.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Epasa Australia (VIC)

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) is an Australian Government agency. We provide support and information for: * veterans and their dependants * Australian Defence Force personnel * war widows/widowers * members of the Australian Federal Police, and * students, teachers and historians.

Department Of Veterans Affairs

The services we provide include: rn*tpensions and compensation rn*thealth care rn*trehabilitation rn*tcounselling services rn*thelp for servicemen and women returning to civilian life rn*tcommemorative and community grants rn*thome care assistance rn*tsubsidised loans for housing and other housing-related benefits rn*tcommemorative activities, and rn*thistorical information. rnOur commemorations program promotes understanding of Australia's wartime history and the significance of national events such as Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Vietnam Veterans' Day. Please contact DVA on 133 254 or Toll free 1800 555 254.

Speech Pathology Australia

Services include information and referrals concerning speech and language pathology / therapy and communication and swallowing disorders. Website has a search facility to find a local speech pathologist.

Healthdirect
Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Patient advocacy and liaison in Footscray

Search results

.css-13im106{color:var(--chakra-colors-textBase);position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:var(--chakra-space-0);margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;border:0;}HealthdirectFree Australian health advice you can count on.

Patient advocacy and liaison in Footscray

Search results

.css-1chi6ox{position:static;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1chi6ox::before{content:'';cursor:inherit;display:block;position:absolute;top:var(--chakra-space-0);left:var(--chakra-space-0);z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Footscray Hospital - Western Health

Healthdirect
Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Footscray Hospital - Western Health