Palliative Care

Service Contact Details
Please use the following details to contact this service directly:
Day Centre Building, Robinson St, Horsham. 3400. VIC
Tel: 03 5381 9363     Fax: 03 5381 9170
E-Mail: Hospice@whcg.org.au

Service Description / Overview
Wimmera Hospice Care provides nursing care by local District Nurses in cooperation with the doctor and hospital, if appropriate. Health care is also provided by other multi-disciplinary team members as needed. Trained volunteers are available in most areas throughout the region. Pastoral Care support is usually provided by the family minister or other appropriate person. An extensive range of equipment is available for loan and a Palliative Care Medical Consultant is available on request from the patient's doctor.

Wimmera Hospice Care also provides a Palliative Care Nursing Consultative Service to the region.

Additional Information
9.00 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri. Service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by contacting nursing administration AH on 03 5381 9111

Fees
No fees apply, although donations are welcome and tax deductible.

Area Serviced
Wimmera region

Eligibility
The service is available to any terminally ill person and their families. Referral may be made by self, medical, nursing or hospital staff.

Waiting List
Visits made as soon as possible, following referral.

Initial Contact
Coordinator