SOUTH WEST HEALTHCARE (Warrnambool Community Health)

LOCATION

Warrnambool Community Health,

Koroit St, Warrnambool VIC 3280

Referral information

	(03) 5563 4000
	(03) 5563 1669
	[email protected]

Services provided

Falls and Balance Clinic (1:1 appointment)
Falls and Balance Program (initial assessment & 8-week program ‘Finding your Feet’)
Face-to-face
Telehealth

Available Staff

Falls and Balance Clinic

Rehabilitation Physician
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist

Falls and Balance Program

Physiotherapist
Occupational therapist
Dietitian
Continence nurse
Podiatrist
Pharmacist
Social worker and a visit from Vision Australia

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:

Warrnambool and region

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

Hospital-based health professional
General Practitioner (GP)

Cost

Falls and Balance Clinic

Based on individual circumstances

Falls and Balance Program

Pre-Group Assessment: Non-concession - $20 Concession - $8

Group Sessions: Non-concession - $6 Concession - $4.

Page Last Updated: November 2020

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