NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA

Location

Northeast Health Wangaratta

Community Care Centre

4-12 Clark St, Wangaratta 3677

Referral information

	(03) 572 255 55
	(03) 5722 5419
	[email protected]

Services provided

Falls and Balance Program (6-week program)
Individual sessions also available
Face-to-face
Telehealth

Available Staff

Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Dietitian
Allied Health Assistant

Eligibility

1. Must have one (or more) of the following health problems:

Recent fall
History of falls
Risk of falls
Fear of falls

2. Must live in one of the following areas:

Rural City of Wangaratta

3. Must have a referral from one of the following:

Hospital or community-based health professional
General Practitioner (GP)
Self-referral or referral from family members are accepted

Cost

There is no cost to attend the Falls and Balance Program.

Page Last Updated: November 2023

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