Community Health provides local health services that promote the health and wellbeing of the Warracknabeal, Beulah and Hopetoun communities. With a large range of services, Rural Northwest Health (RNH) Community Health aims to be responsive to the needs of the community while working together with individuals and families to provide a person-centred approach. Our services are affordable and local to ensure that all members of the community can access and receive quality health services.
With a team of qualified health professionals working together, RNH Community Health can get you on the road to optimal health and wellbeing.
| Cost | Community Health has extremely affordable fees for all its services. |
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| Low Income Earners | $10 per visit |
| Middle Income Earners | $15 per visit |
| High Income Earners | $25 per visit |
| Contact | To make an appointment for services call directly |
| Warracknabeal | (03) 5396 1238 |
| Beulah | (03) 5396 8200 |
| Hopetoun | (03) 5083 2000 |
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Exercise Physiology
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides specialised exercise prescription for all age groups and abilities.
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Speech Pathology
The Speech Pathologist provides a range of services to help with speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing.
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Dietetics
The Dietitian provides information and consultation on issues relating to diet and nutrition.
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Community Health Education
The Community Health Team provides health information and education sessions on health for groups, schools and individuals.
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Foot Care
The foot care nurses help take the burden off the podiatrist’s huge workload. Once the podiatrist has assessed a client, they may then be referred to the foot care nurse.
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Asthma Support
Assessment and assistance for anyone who has asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, shortness of breath or any other respiratory complaint.
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Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitation support for those who are frail or recovering from illness or injury so they can achieve independence.
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Counselling
The counsellor provides intervention plans with individuals, families and groups and offers counselling and psychotherapy.
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Physiotherapy
The physiotherapists deal with injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments and assist in rehabilitation after strokes and brain injuries. They also help treat the heart and lungs.
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Diabetes Education
The Diabetes Nurse/Educator works with individuals and groups within the community to promotet a better understanding of diabetes.
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Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy helps to relieve stress, muscle aches, pain, stiffness and tension build-up while also promoting relaxation, wellbeing and a better quality of life.
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Social Worker
The Social Worker supports people with social, emotional, environmental, cultural and financial difficulties and how they complicate physical recovery and future well-being.
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Podiatry
The Podiatrist promotes the importance of good foot health as an essential component to quality of life. Podiatry is a key element of preventative medicine.