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Health Assistants are an integral part of Allied Health services and provide excellent
support to the Dietician, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist and Speech
Pathologist (generally classified together as Allied Health) plus actively assist
in the implementation of rehabilitation groups. Dietician
Contact: 5154 6645 The
Dietician is employed full-time and is available for individual or family consultations,
as well as running a number of group talks, activities and rehabilitation classes
plus working closely with the local schools cluster for education and consultative
purposes and early intervention. Clients
do not need a referral for appointments, however at times your doctor may refer
you to her for dietary advice. The Dietician is also involved in promoting healthy
eating in the local schools and kindergartens. Her service also includes regular
outreach visits to the more remote areas of the region. The
dietician also consults with the Hotel Services staff regarding healthy &
nutritious diets for residents and inpatients with a varied and interesting menu. Appointments
are necessary and a small fee is applicable for onsite consultations. back
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Intervention
Contact: 5154 6666 ORH
Community Services aim to assist families with a managed approach to important
stages and key areas in the development of family life which includes Counselling,
Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy. Advice and consultation around these
complex issues can often avoid problems developing over time. Appointments for
advice and consultation or talks are welcome. back
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Therapy
Contact: 5154 6614 Occupational
therapists assist people to overcome the challenges of illness, injury, disability,
developmental delay and the ageing process. At
Orbost Regional Health we have a strong commitment in promoting well-being and
independence through education and practical strategies. click
here for more information Referrals to Occupational
Therapy are not required. You may make contact yourself or a friend or relative
may suggest the service to you. However, your doctor or other health professional
may refer you to Occupational Therapy. Occupational
Therapy is available to people living in the Far East Gippsland region and includes
those living in remote areas, supported accommodation, residential care or who
have been admitted to hospital.
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Contact: 5154 6666 Physiotherapy
provides treatment and rehabilitation for all muscular, skeletal, sport injuries
and back pain. The
physiotherapist is available for all inpatients and as an outpatient service by
appointment only on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and every second Friday. Anyone
can access this service and a doctor's referral is not needed, however appointments
are necessary and a small fee is applicable for onsite services to outpatients. back
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Programs
Contact: 5154 6666 The
Allied Health Assistants, Community Health Nurse, Dietician, Occupational Therapists
and Physiotherapist all cooperate in running a variety of Rehabilitation Programs
designed to provide support, education and exercise regimes over a 12 week period
for those whose health is at risk or who have been in hospital. The programs range
from cardiac rehabilitation to chronic conditions, such as arthritis, weight loss
and injury rehabilitation to name a few. This service provides a very important
support role. back
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Pathology
Contact: 5154 6640 A
Speech Pathologist is employed by ORH to provide services across all areas of
need, including early intervention and rehabilitation, and works across all age
groups. She also works extensively with the local schools cluster (covering some
13 schools) during the school term ensuring the needs of all children are met
and also provides outreach services regularly to remote areas of the region. Appointments
can be made without the need for a Doctor's referral and a small fee is applicable
for onsite consultations. back
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