Telephone:
5367 9137
Fax:
5367 4274
Contact:
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Address:
Suite 9 / 10 Turner Street Bacchus Marsh 3340
Service Description:
Co-ordinated care services are offered for people with a life limiting illness and support for their family at home. Care and support is offered including pain relief and management of other symptoms, and aims to be flexible and sensitive to the wishes and needs of clients and also their families. The service has a counsellor, who co-ordinates volunteers and bereavement services in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and surrounding areas as well as offering social work services to families using the Palliative Care Service. Trained volunteer support workers are available as required.
Access Hours:
Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm
Eligibility:
Any person with a life limiting illness who wishes to be cared for at home or who requires symptom management.
Referral Process:
By self, General Practitioner, Clergy, District Nursing, other health professionals, or by family members or friends with the clients consent.
Cost to client:
Nil
