Regional Health Services
A Commonwealth funded initiative, the Complete Community Care program funds various community services for Cobden and district. Established in 2000, the services funded by the program are fully utilised. CDHS continues to seek additional funding to be able to meet the continuously growing needs of the community.Information and bookings for all services listed below can be made through CDHS' Administration Department Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm on (03) 5595 3100.
Regional Health Services' Schools Program
Dietician
Speech Pathologist
Generalist Counsellor
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist and Podiatry Assistant
Occupational Therapist
Masseur & Masseuse Services
Exercise Classes
Youth Worker/Counsellor
Community Services
Emergency Stabilisation Department (ESD)Men’s Shed Program
Palliative Care bed
Centrelink
Gym
Internet Café
Video Conferencing facilities
Family Day Care and Cobden Playgroup
Meals on Wheels
Charity Shop
Adult Education Courses
Community Health Nurse Services
Womens Health Resources Program
Diabetic Educator
Continence Nurse Consultant
Regional Health Services' Schools Program
The Heytesbury Adventure Therapy (HAT) program is for students identified by teachers as needing extra life skills. The program is delivered in six monthly blocks with the students participating in a variety of challenging individual and team building activities such as rock climbing and high ropes. Students participate in a special graduation ceremony at the conclusion of the program.For further information about the program, please contact our Administration Department to speak with our Regional Health Services Co-ordinator.
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Dietician
Advice can be given on a range of topics, i.e., cancer, diabetes, healthy eating, heart disease, osteoporosis, pregnancy and lactation, and weight management. The service specialises in the areas of paediatric nutrition, body image, eating awareness and sports nutrition.This service is provided every Thursday.
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Speech Pathologist
Our Speech Pathology service is focused on working with young children with delays in understanding language, producing sentences and sounds. The service also has an interest in children and adults who stutter or have difficulties with their voice as well as adults who have had a stroke.This service is provided every Thursday.
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Generalist Counsellor
The Generalist Counsellor can assist with any issues that are a concern for you, such as personal relationships, health problems, past hurts that still affect you, grief and loss, family violence, drug and alcohol, traumatic and stressful events.This service is provided every second Tuesday.
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Physiotherapist
Services are available for the treatment of back and neck pain, arthritis, headaches, sports injuries, post surgical rehabilitation and chronic pain.This service is provided every Tuesday afternoon. Please contact the Administration Department for further details.
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Podiatrist and Podiatry Assistant
Our Podiatry service provides all foot care needs, orthotics, toenails cut, diabetic requirements and general assessments.For complex needs, including Diabetics, service is provided by the Podiatrist every 2nd Thursday. For all other general foot-care needs, including corns, calluses and circulation problems (wax baths), service is provided by the Podiatry Assistant, every Monday.
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Occupational Therapist
Our Occupational Therapy service provides home assessments, aids and rails as well as advice on home modifications and assessments of daily living activities.This service is provided by special appointment. Please contact the Administration Department for further details.
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Masseur & Masseuse Services
This service will be tailored to your individual needs based on an initial assessment.This service is provided Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Exercise Classes
A variety of exercise classes are available each term based on community interest such as a Men's Exercise class, Boxing, Fitball, Pilates, Aerobics, Couch Potatoes (weight management & exercise), exercise class/circuit and a Low Impact/Rehabilitation class. See Term Schedule for latest classes on offer.Click here for the latest Term Schedule.
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Youth Worker/Counsellor
Our Youth Worker/Counsellor is based at CDHS and services students at Cobden Technical School and Cobden Primary School. Services include school based programs, health education, counselling and groupwork on a variety of issues i.e., bullying, self esteem, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, friendships and family conflict.This service is available Mondays to Fridays. For further details, please contact our Administration Department to speak to our Youth Worker or Regional Health Services Co-ordinator.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Cobden District Health Services is committed to providing services to the community by establishing partnerships with other health agencies or by encouraging a variety of service providers to utilise our facilities for the benefit of the community.Back to Top
Emergency Stabilisation Department (ESD)
Our ESD provides the community and visitors with an Emergency Stabilisation service inclusive of a comprehensive assessment and treatment measures 24 hours, 7 days a week. All major medical/trauma presentations are triaged and transferred to a higher level hospital for treatment. The ESD is staffed by our local General Practitioners (GPs) and Nursing staff. The local GPs share weekend on-call with Camperdown GPs which means patients are sometimes directed to Camperdown when one of their GPs is on call. For major emergencies; however, the Camperdown GPs will assist where needed.When patients attend our ESD, they are encouraged to complete a Feedback Card. Responses assist us to continually improve our services.
Feedback Results October - December 2008 18 cards were completed (46% of attendees for quarter) 100% were able to locate the department easily, 100% were informed of their diagnosis, and 100% understood the treatment provided.
We hope patients and visitors will continue to complete Feedback Cards so we can ensure we are providing the best possible service to our clients.
Click here for a copy of CDHS's Brochure with a map to the facility.
For further information or to have a copy mailed to you, please contact our Administration department on (03) 5595 3100
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Men’s Shed Program
Our Men’s Shed Program is aimed at older and/or unemployed men in the local district and is intended to allow men to socialise while enjoying various activities. A range of activities is planned for the group such as woodworking and woodcraft, cards, board games, cooking (including diet advice and supermarket visits), gardening, exercise programs and computer classes.
Since inception of the program, the men have taken a number of day trips to visit other Men’s Sheds within Victoria and have brought back great ideas for the program. Thanks to a generous donation, we were able to build the men their very own shed on our facility grounds.
This program is currently running every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Palliative Care bed
Cobden District Health Services has a fully furnished room with private access for community members requiring Palliative Care services. This room is currently unfunded and available by self pay only.Please contact the Administration Department to speak to the Clinical Manager or CEO for further information.
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Centrelink
For any queries you may have about any of the payments that Centrelink offers. A service provider is on site every Thursday afternoon. No appointments necessary.Back to Top
Art and Craft Group
A group of community members gather weekly to paint using a variety of mediums. New members welcome. Contact the Administration office for further details.Back to Top
Gym
The gym is open to all members of the public from 7:00am to 8:30pm except during scheduled class times (See Term Schedule).A gym awareness session must take place prior to using the gym. (Book with the Administration Department on (03) 55953100)
Entry to the gym is via the facilities Main Entrance.
Two people must be in attendance at all times.
Payment of $4 per hour is to be made in the box located on the wall near the door.
No children are permitted near the exercise equipment.
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Internet Café
Our Internet Café hosts 6 computers all linked to the internet with printing facilities available. Usage charges are $2 per hour. The room is also available for group bookings.This service is available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Video Conferencing facilities
Cobden District Health Services is a member of SWARH (South West Alliance of Rural Hospitals) and utilises video conferencing facilities for meetings and education sessions. We are a participating agency in the Virtual Services Project (VISP) and are available to discuss any connectivity needs you might require.Back to Top
Family Day Care and Cobden Playgroup
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, a Corangamite Shire Family Day Care service is provided at CDHS and is located at the rear of the campus. The service is first offered to CDHS staff with community members able to utilise remaining spaces.For further details, please contact the Corangamite Shire's Family Day Care Unit for further details.
The facility is also home to the Cobden Playgroup every Tuesday and Thursday. Please contact the Administration Department for further details.
or click on the link www.playgroup.org.au
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Meals on Wheels
CDHS is contracted to provide Meals on Wheels, through HACC or CACPs funding, to the local community. Services are available by referral only.Please contact Timboon & District Healthcare Service for further details. 55586049
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Charity Shop
Located on Curdie Street, the Charity Shop provides second hand items for sale such as clothing, furniture, household and small electrical items. Donations of saleable goods are always appreciated. The Charity Shop is operated solely by volunteers.The Charity Shop is open 10:00pm to 4:00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays
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Adult Education Courses (via Simpson & District Community Centre)
Courses are conducted periodically in CDHS' Education Room or Internet Café and vary is topic and duration.Please contact the Administration Department for further details.
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Community Health Nurse Services (via Timboon & District Healthcare Service)
Health Education - Parenting/child safety, grief and loss, farm safety, Womens health, Asthma and Tai Chi.Kindergartens/schools and older person Health Programs - Sunsmart, Toothfairy Dental program, No Tobacco Day, Stress and relaxation and human development.
Health Assessment referrals - Referrals to health professionals, allied health, Home and Community Care programs or Personal Alarms.
Support Groups - GLASS (Grief, Loss and Suicide Support), Diabetes; Asthma; Palliative Care/Cancer and Weigh in Group.
Health Promotions - Health screenings (eg, blood pressure and cholesterol checks, weight loss, exercise classes, health information and referral). Also, in coordination with CDHS' Regional Health Services, Health Promotion events are held focusing on Asthma, QUIT and/or Breast Cancer.
For further details, please contact the Administration Department to speak to the Community Health Nurse.
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Womens Health Resources Program (via Timboon & District Healthcare Service)
Provision of advice and assistance to health services. Bi-monthly newsletter (relevant to wormen's health issues). Promotion and facilitation of training programs.Services are provided as required. For appointments phone Timboon & District Healthcare on 55586049
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Diabetic Educator (via Timboon & District Healthcare Service)
Advice can be given to help cope with having diabetes or knowing someone who has.This service is provided once per month.
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Continence Nurse Consultant (via Timboon & District Healthcare)Service
A continence nurse will be available one day each month to help anyone with incontinence concerns.Back to Top