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 Last Update:    Monday, 29 September 2008       

 


Services offered in the Communities of
Kerang, Cohuna, Boort, Pyramid Hill & Quambatook

 

Download a copy of our Service Brochure from here
Download our referral form from here
 
Health Promotion
A wide range of health promotion, prevention and information provided. Groups or individuals may contact the Community Nurses. Key health issues addressed include: Chronic Illnesses including: Asthma Education and support, Heart Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physical Activity, Mental Health, Cancer awareness and prevention, Smoking Cessation Courses and many others.

Contact Tanya, Claire or Tricia for more information.
 
Well Women's Health Service
Nurses providing Cervical Screening, breast health, contraception advice, family planning, women's health information, menopause information and young women's health.

Contact Alexia or Claire for appointments.

Outreach clinics are provided at all of our centres. Click Here for a list of outreach dates.
 
Foot Care Program
Foot care for persons of all ages. Podiatrist, Nurses and Allied Health Assistants provide Foot Care Services which are provided in Kerang, Pyramid Hill, Boort, Quambatook and Cohuna on a regular basis. Karen, Brent, Sue, Alex, Yvonne, Fay & Simonie will take care of your feet.
 
Speech Pathology
Melanie, Nadia & Maureen provide support for any person experiencing difficulty with speech, hearing, swallowing or general language skills. Screening of children is offered in pre-school. School aged children will only be seen if referred by the School Speech Pathologist.
 
Supported Accommodation
Provides assistance for persons experiencing accommodation issues or who are homeless. Melissa & Heather can provide support for families or individuals.
 
Men's Health Worker
A health promotion and early intervention focus on all health and well being issues which relate to Men's and Boy's health can be discussed with Greg.  The Good Sports Program which supports sporting clubs to manage alcohol responsibly, is included.
 
Youth Support
Cindy & Lesley provide support for young people and their families within groups or individually.
 
School Focused Youth Program
Provides links between schools, health and well being services, young people and their families. Jim can provide a link to a wide range of services to support young people
 
Generalist Counselling
Support for families or individuals on life issues and relationships. Matthew & Kerryne offer counselling support.
 
Rural Alcohol & Drug Withdrawal
Claire and Leah provide support for persons requiring detoxification either in the hospital or home environment.  This includes smoking cessation.
 
Youth Outreach Alcohol & Drug Program
Cindy & Lesley provide support to young people and their families effected by drugs. Support for young people both within groups or as individuals.
 
Indigenous Children's Program
Provides information, support and training in parenting skills. Gwenda & Maureen are available for information or resources to support Aboriginal Families.
 
Diabetes Education
Support for individuals and their families with diabetes through the Diabetes the Basics Group as well as individually. Angela is available for Diabetes Education.
 
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Healthy lifestyle cyclic program for persons and their families in high risk of, or post, heart disease. Angela co-ordinates this program which is delivered in Kerang and Cohuna. All persons affected by heart disease are encouraged to attend.
 
Diabetes Supplies & Sharps Disposal
Subsidised supply of testing strips & needles for persons with diabetes. The Kerang Centre is registered with the National Diabetes Supply Scheme. Contact 5451 0200
 
Dietetics
Provides dietary information on wide range of health issues. Dietitian, Rosemary and Dietetic Nurse, Angela are available for appointments.
 
Schools and Community Water Resources Project
A project which allows young people to seek creative pathways to careers in environmental futures and remain engaged with education and training, contact Rob for more information.
  
Occupational Therapy
Assessments and supports to improve quality of life within the home. Kerry can provide support and advice to aged or disabled persons to improve their ability to cope in the home.
 
Home & Clinic Community Nursing - Pyramid Hill & Quambatook
Available in Quambatook and Pyramid Hill - providing nursing care to any person requiring support. Kathy, Alex, Yvonne and Rosina offer Monday to Friday and emergency health care on weekend and after hours.
 
Drink Driver Program Accreditation Number: 99/061
Assessment and Education Program offered by Leah & Cindy.
 
Asthma Support
Tanya, Leah & Claire provide asthma education and support to individuals and their families
 
Visiting Services
Community Mental Health Services - includes Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatrist visiting Kerang regularly.

Adolescent Mental Health Services - staff visit the Kerang Centre regularly.

For more information or appointments for any of the above services, contact our Kerang office on 03 - 5451 0200
 

 
 
       
       

"The Northern District Community Health Service's purpose is to provide quality care, which
enables people to increase their control over, and improve, their health and well being"