Respite care can support you and your carer with a break for a short period of time. This gives carers the chance to get to everyday activities or go on a planned break.
Read MoreCare finders is a free service which supports vulnerable, older members of our community who would not be able to arrange services without intensive support and do not have a family member or friend who can help.
Read MoreMy Aged Care is a central point for accessing Australian Government-funded age care services. My Aged Care can provide information and support needed to understand, access, and navigate the aged care system via the website, over the phone and where possible in person
Read MoreThe hospital provides a diverse range of specialist acute and sub-acute services to people from across the Riverina area.
Read MoreThe Wagga Wagga Health Service includes Wagga Wagga Base Hospital which provides acute services including a 24-hour emergency department, critical care, medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and rehabilitation care. There is also an inpatient mental health unit and mental health community services.
Read MoreThe Riverina Cancer Care Centre is a comprehensive cancer treatment facility located on the grounds of Calvary Riverina Hospital. The centre provides access to both radiation therapy and chemotherapy treatments. Riverina Cancer Care Centre provides treatment to both private and public patients.
Read MoreThe Forrest Centre Hospice was officially opened in September 2018. The Hospice provides palliative care support in a residential setting for people who cannot be cared for in an acute hospital setting or at home and is ideally suited for those needing longer term care.
Read MoreCommunity care nurses are able to provide: In home nursing care after a hospital stay, general nursing care, including assistance with chronic conditions, 'hospital in the home' services, which provide hospital type care outside of the hospital and palliative care nursing assistance, for people who have a life limiting illness and require support to stay at home.
Read MoreThis service covers the geographical footprint of MLHD. It can be accessed by any person their carer or family who are living with a life limiting and incurable illness.
Read MoreTo find out if you need an assessment and if you are eligible for help at home services, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Read MoreThey are trained in and have protocols to provide high quality, compassionate palliative care services to support palliative care patients in the community setting.
Read MoreThis service is provided on an individualised basis for patients who are assessed as being either deteriorating or in terminal phase.
Read MoreThe Wagga GP After Hours Service operates outside normal surgery hours for urgent medical treatment.
Read MoreProvides accommodation for people undergoing cancer treatment at nearby facilities including the Riverina Cancer Care Centre, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Calvary Riverina Hospital.
Read MoreOffer subsidised or free (where possible) accommodation to regional and rural patients with a blood cancer diagnosis, and their families when travelling to a major city hospital such as Sydney and Newcastle.
Read MoreIPTAAS provides financial assistance from the NSW Government towards your travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel long distances for specialised health treatment that is not available locally.
Read MoreReferrals for a community health service or information on local community services can be accessed through the Community Care Intake Service on 1800 654 324.
Read MorePlease check your eligibility for Home Visits with the provider through your GP.
Read MorePathology services are generally bulk billed, however, there are specific test that will include a fee. No home visit service.
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