Hospice or palliative care is the care provided for the person who is dying, as well as the family and friends who are closely involved. Works with professional health carers, community support services, volunteers and community members who are providing hospice care in their homes, in hospitals and nursing homes in all areas throughout the Wimmera region.

Grampians Health Dimboola

Charges apply to classes or short courses. Support groups include: - Cancer Support Group- Diabetes Support Group- Beaverement Support Group- Alcoholic Anonymous

Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre Inc

Provide social and recreational activities for senior citizens.  
Senior Citizens Clubs in the municipality include: BEULAH SENIOR CITIZENS, HOPETOUN SENIOR CITIZENS, MINYIP SENIOR CITIZENS, MURTOA SENIOR CITIZENS, WARRACKNABEAL SENIOR CITIZENS, RUPANYUP SENIOR CITIZENS, WOOMELANG SENIOR CITIZENS

YARRIAMBIACK SHIRE COUNCIL

Service by appointment only.

The Lactation Consultant provides support, education and practical assistance to mothers and babies experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding.
The Service provides:

-- Education, support and assistance with breastfeeding for women at any time during pregnancy and after the baby arrives.
-- Telephone or face-to-face counselling for mothers.

Day Stay Clinic The Day Stay Clinic is available to assist women who are experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their babies (up to six months of age) by observing and assisting with two feeds during the mother and baby's stay.  An average stay is five to six hours.

A written plan will be given to the mother as well as information on the follow up services available.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Area Serviced
Nhill & district

Initial Contact
Lactation Consultant, Ph: 03 5391 4222     FAX: 03 5391 4228
Email: info@wwhs.net.au
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West Wimmera Health Service - Nhill Campus

Fees and waiting times (lists) depend on the activities/ services offered.

Nhill Neighbourhood House Inc

The Community Development Manager is available to coordinate/facilitate the design and implementation of strategies to help lessen the social and health impact of emergencies on communities and individuals.

The Community Development Manager will work with communities to develop a work plan in consultation with the Social Recovery Committee to support and encourage community self-reliance and, where possible, add to sustainable social infrastructure of Hindmarsh communities.

The Community Development Manager will report to the Social Recovery Committee consisting of Councillors, Dept of Human Services representatives, Victorian Farmers Federation representatives, the four town committees in the municipality and Wimmera Uniting Care.

HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL

Provides social and recreational opportunities for senior citizens.  Activities can include cards, bowls, guest speakers, group meals, gentle exercise, trips, social events, and music.

Centres within the municipality are located at:
-- DIMBOOLA
Victoria St, Dimboola 3414
Contact: Secretary, Esmay Jorgensen
Ph:    
-- JEPARIT
Memorial Hall, Jeparit
Contact: Secretary, Myra Waters
Ph: 03 5397 2300
-- NHILL
8 Campbell St, Nhill 3418
Contact: Secretary, Noreen Voight
Ph:          or the club: 03 5391 1582
-- RAINBOW
RSL Clubrooms, Federal St, Rainbow
Contact: Secretary, Gladys Monssen
Ph: 03 5395 1314As activities may vary, contact should be made to the Secretary for details of meeting times and activities.

Area Serviced
Hindmarsh Shire

Initial Contact
Reception

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. s

Activities within the Men's Sheds are many and various: woodwork, metal work, restoration of old cars, 'portable' Sheds taken to Alzheimer facilities or mobile Sheds for remote country areas. 

Wimmera Mens Shed Network

Christian Emergency Food Centre

Wimmera Health Care Group believe volunteers are an important community resource and incorporates their assistance in the provision of a range of health and support services.

The volunteer service enhances the effectiveness of services, the internal and external environment of the facility, recreational and leisure rograms provided by the Day Centre, the Hostel, and the Nursing Homes within the Wimmera Health Care Group.

Areas where volunteers are needed:
-- Day Centre
-- Residential Care
-- Dimboola Campus
-- Hospice Care
-- Library
-- Transport
-- Customer Support
-- External Environment
-- Clerical WorkSome volunteer groups include:
-- Wimmera Base Auxiliary

Area Serviced
Horsham & district

Initial Contact
Community Liaison Officer, Ph: 03 5381 9309     FAX: 03 5382 0829
craig.wright@whcg.org.au

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri. ww.advabn

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