What we do
Our compassionate social workers are available to both inpatients and outpatients seeking support for issues relating to family, aged care or other life challenges. Providing advocacy, information and/or referral to other services.
If you need to talk to someone confidentially about the challenges you face in life, we are here to help. Our social workers support both patients within hospital and members of the broader community.
They can connect you to other services where appropriate or simply be there to listen and provide guidance when you need it most.
We can provide a range of services and counselling including:
- Adjustment to illness or disability
- Changes in lifestyle
- Maintaining relationships with family
- Reaction to loss and grief
- Managing feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness
What to bring with you
Every time you come:
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one
- Previous& X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.
Get more details
You can make an appointment to talk to our experienced and understanding social workers:
When: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Phone: (03) 5997 9679
Email: info@krhs.net.au
