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Programs & Services Guide

Last Updated 3-21-2018

NB: HealthWISE referral & consent forms are available to download in PDF or template format at www.healthwisenenw.com.au 1

Contents

MOREE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Aboriginal Health Access Programs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

MUNGINDI ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Aboriginal Health Access Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12


BOOMI ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13



WARIALDA ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14


Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

BINGARA .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16



Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

BARRABA .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19


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Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20


Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

WEE WAA ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23



NARRABRI ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26


Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27


INVERELL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30



TINGHA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33



TENTERFIELD ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34






GLEN INNES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37



Fee for Service .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

GUYRA ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39



ARMIDALE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41


Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43


WALCHA ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48


Fee for Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50

KOOTINGAL AND NUNDLE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51






TAMWORTH ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54



WERRIS CREEK .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

QUIRINDI .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58


MANILLA................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62


GUNNEDAH .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63


Mental Health .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65




BOGGABRI ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66


Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68



MOREE SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON

Aboriginal Health Access Programs

Indigenous Primary Health Care

Providing practical assistance such as coordinating and booking appointments, transport (when available or within scope of practice), advocacy and support, chronic disease & lifestyle modification programs delivered via groups or on an individual basis, home visits and general health observations, promotion and awareness

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Self-referral

Shaquille Pitt Moree office Phone : 02 6752 7196 fax: 02 6752 6616 [email protected] Contact the Aboriginal Health Team to make general enquiries as to what services are needed and where we may be able to assist: Service delivery are restricted to the areas above due to staff availability.

Integrated Team Care

Assistance to Medical specialists for Aboriginal people with chronic diseases will be provided by HealthWISE under ITC funding from the PHN. Assistance may include: care coordination, assistance with accessing appointments and or financial assistance where funding is available. Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements.

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Pius X Aboriginal Corporation staff, depending on the clients preferred GP Practice. This area also incorporates Toomelah and Boggabilla communities.

GP Referral with GPMP Or Client can self-refer. HealthWISE will work with your patient to complete necessary paperwork.

Shaquille Pitt Aboriginal outreach worker Moree office Ph: 02 6752 7196 fax: 02 6752 6616 [email protected] And/or Chris Southwell Narrabri Office Phone: 02 6792 5514 Fax: 02 6792 5518 [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]




MOREE

Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth office 02 6766 2822 e-mail: [email protected]

Suicide Prevention -Aftercare

Clinical services and care coordination for patients, family and carers following an admission for a suicide attempt. Clients affected by suicide, example the loss of a family member can also be referred.

Clients recently discharge from hospital after an acute admission for a suicide attempt. Clients who have been negatively affected by suicide. This could be family of or friends

GP letter Please note that a GPMHTP is not essential for this program

Letter sent to HealthWISE Coordinated referral network 1300 452 059

MOREE

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514

Exercise Physiologist

Service based in Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Via the Allied Health Referral Form

Dale Hartin - ReHealth Moree Aquatic Centre Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Dietitian Service based in Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Phoebe Nelson HealthWISE Moree Phone 6752 7196 Fax 6752 6166

Podiatrist Service based in Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Lucy Shorter - Moree Podiatry Phone 0481 350 839 Fax 6752 4561

Occupational Therapist

Service visiting Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Alex Downes Venue as arranged with client Phone 0429 394 431 Email [email protected]

Healthy Ageing Group Class

Service based in Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Not required Dale Hartin - ReHealth Moree Aquatic Centre Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044




MOREE

Fee for Service HealthWISE Contact Phoebe Nelson 02 6752 7196

Dietetics HealthWISE Moree No eligibility requirements, fees apply

No referral required for full fee paying clients.

Initial appointment $95 Review appointment $70

Private health insurance rebates apply for eligible clients. Referrals accepted for MBS item number 10954 (CDM).

Client out of pocket cost is $40 per session for this service.

EFTPOS available

Phoebe Nelson HealthWISE Dietitian

Phone 02 6752 7196

Fax 6758 1653



MOREE Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514 Diabetes Clinic Diabetes Educator Dietitian Aboriginal Health Worker

Visiting quarterly from Narrabri.

Priority Aboriginal people with Diabetes

Contact HealthWISE Moree Office Phone 6752 7196

HealthWISE Moree Office Phone 6752 7196

Endocrinologist Visiting quarterly service Priority Aboriginal people with Diabetes

GP Referral Dr Sue Lynn Lau HealthWISE Moree Office Phone 6752 7196 Fax 6752 6166

Gynaecologist Visiting monthly service Priority Aboriginal people GP Referral Dr John Eden - Pius X Medical Centre Phone 6752 8432 Fax 6751 1462

Nephrologist Visiting monthly service All patients GP Referral Dr Stephen May - Moree Hospital Phone 02 6766 7468

Ophthalmologist Visiting bimonthly All patients GP Referral Dr Roger Welch Cooper & Smith Optometrists Phone 6752 1753

Paediatrician Visiting bimonthly All paediatric patients (Aboriginal children seen as a priority)

GP Referral Prof John Whitehall Pius X Medical Centre Phone 6752 8432 Fax 6751 1462



MUNGINDI SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON





As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Pius X Aboriginal Corporation staff, depending on the clients preferred GP Practice. This area also incorporates Toomelah and Boggabilla communities.

GP Referral with GPMP

Or

Client can self-refer.

HealthWISE will work with your patient to complete necessary paperwork.

Chris Southwell Narrabri Office

Phone: 02 6792 5514

Fax: 02 6792 5518

[email protected]




MUNGINDI



Visiting from Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Dale Hartin – ReHealth Mungindi Hospital Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Podiatrist Visiting from Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Lucy Shorter – Moree Podiatry Mungindi Hospital Phone Shellie - 6705 6158


Visiting service Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Ruth Hickson Venue as arranged by client Phone 0448 719 798 or email [email protected]

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514


Visiting from Moree Bi monthly

Aboriginal people with Diabetes GP referral Dale Hartin - ReHealth Mungindi Hospital Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Podiatrist Visiting from Moree Bi monthly

Aboriginal people with Diabetes GP referral Lucy Shorter Mungindi Hospital Phone 0418 135 839 Fax: 6752 4561



BOOMI

SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON







Or




Phone: 02 6792 5514

Fax: 02 6792 5518

[email protected]

BOOMI



Visiting service Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Ruth Hickson Venue as arranged by client Phone 0448 719 798 or email [email protected]




WARIALDA SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON



Service visiting from Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Dale Hartin ReHealth Warialda MPS

Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Dietitian Service visiting from Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


HealthWISE Dietitian Warialda Medical Centre Phone 6752 7196 Fax 6752 6166


Service visiting from Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Safety in Focus Venue as arranged with client Phone 6792 2342 Fax 6792 5504



Not required Dale Hartin - ReHealth Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044



WARIALDA


Dietetics HealthWISE Moree No eligibility requirements, fees apply


Initial appointment $95 Review appointment $70 Private health insurance rebates apply for eligible clients

Referrals accepted for MBS item number 10954 (CDM).


EFTPOS available


Phone 02 6752 7196

Fax 6758 1653



BINGARA







Chris Southwell Narrabri Office Phone: 02 6792 5514 Fax: 02 6792 5518 [email protected] Jess Keynes Gunnedah Office PH: 02 6742 3633 Fax: 02 6742 3699 [email protected]

Indigenous Mental Health (IMH) HealthWISE Contact Suzanne Lang 02 6766 1394

Indigenous Mental Health

Care coordination and peer support for Aboriginal people experiencing mental illness

Aboriginal people with mild, moderate or complex mental illness

Self-referral or GP, Allied health or other health professional

Suszanne Lang IMH team leader, Tamworth Ofiice PH: 02 6766 1394

Mental Healthwise Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office 02 6766 2822 e-mail: [email protected]

Suicide Prevention- aftercare

Clinical services and care coordination for patients, family and carers following an admission for a suicide attempt. Clients affected by suicide example, the loss of a family member or friend.

Clients recently discharged from hospital after an acute admission for a suicide attempt. Clients who have been negatively affected by suicide. This could be family or friends.

GP letter Please note that a GPMHTP is not essential for this program.

Letter sent to HealthWISE coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059





BINGARA





Dale Hartin ReHealth Bingara MPS Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Dietitian Service visiting from Moree Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


HealthWISE Dietitian – Phoebe Nelson Bingara MPS Phone 6752 7196 Fax 6752 6166

Podiatrist Appointments are in Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Sole Solution Footcare Appointments are in Inverell Phone 6721 4466 or 0409 389 883





BINGARA


Dietetics Visiting service from Tamworth No eligibility requirements, fees apply


Initial appointment $95 Review appointment $70

Private health insurance rebates apply for eligible clients



Phone 02 6752 7196

Fax 6758 1653




EFTPOS available



BARRABA








Or




Phone: 02 6792 5514

Fax: 02 6792 5518

[email protected]

Jess Keynes

Gunnedah Office

PH: 02 6742 3633

Fax: 02 6742 3699

[email protected]

Indigenous Mental Health (IMH)

HealthWISE Contact Suzanne Lang 02 6766 1394

Indigenous Mental Health

Care coordination and peer support for Aboriginal people experiencing mental illness

Aboriginal people with mild, moderate or complex mental illness

Self-referral or GP, Allied health or other health professional

Suszanne Lang

IMH team leader, Tamworth Ofiice

PH: 02 6766 1394





BARRABA Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]

Mental Health Services

Mental health programs provide treatment to people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental disorder.

The programs target services to those individuals requiring primary mental health care who are not able to be able to have their needs met through Medicare subsidised mental health services.

Please be advised that patients can be referred as full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme.

For referrals requiring funding the referrer has determined that the client experiences socioeconomic hardship and/or alternative services are not accessible. Full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can also be referred. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue

GP referral via HealthWISE mental health referral form and Mental health Care Plan Perinatal referrals can be made by midwifes and other health professionals using the EYOC referral form this substitutes for a MHTP if completed by GP Fax referrals including mental health treatment plan or Perinatal EYOC referral to 1300 452 059 E-referrals via medical objects

Leon van der Linde HealthWise All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059





Dale Hartin ReHealth Barraba Medical Centre Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Dietitian Service visiting from Moree

Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


HealthWISE Dietitian Phoebe Nelson Barraba MPS Phone 6752 7196 Fax 02 6752 6616

Podiatrist Service visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Tamworth Podiatry Centre Barraba MPS Phone 6766 3314 No fax




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BARRABA

Fee for Service

Dietetics Visiting service from Moree No eligibility requirements, fees apply


Initial appointment $95

Review appointment $70




EFTPOS available


Phone 02 6752 7196

Fax 02 6752 6616



WEE WAA







Chris Southwell Narrabri Office Phone: 02 6792 5514 Fax: 02 6792 5518 [email protected]




WEE WAA Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514




Dale Hartin ReHealth Venue Wee Waa Medical Centre Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Podiatrist Service based in Wee Waa Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Genevieve Graaf-Sendall Wee Waa Podiatry Phone 6795 4969





Physiotherapy Service visiting from Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Narrabri Physiotherapy Weeronga Aged Care Facility Phone 6792 4085 Fax 6792 4064

Speech Pathology Service based in Wee Waa Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Anna Haire - HealthWISE Speech Pathologist Schools and preschools Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518






NARRABRI


Aboriginal Health Access Programs Indigenous Primary Health Care

Providing practical assistance such as coordinating and booking appointments, transport (when available or within scope of practice), advocacy and support, lifestyle modification programs delivered via groups or on an individual basis, home visits and general health observations, promotion and awareness

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Self-referral

Antoinette Wenner Aboriginal Health Support Worker Narrabri Office Phone: 02 6792 5514 Fax: 02 6792 5518 [email protected] Contact the Aboriginal Health Team to make general enquiries as to what services are needed and where we may be able to assist. Service delivery is restricted to the areas above due to staff availability.


Assistance to Medical specialists for Aboriginal people with chronic diseases will be provided by HealthWISE under ITC funding from the PHN. Assistance may include: care coordination, assistance with accessing appointments and or financial assistance where funding is available.

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements.


Chris Southwell Narrabri Office Phone: 02 6792 5514 Fax: 02 6792 5518 [email protected]





NARRABRI Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]


Mental health services provide treatment to people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental disorder.


Please be advised that full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can be referred. No funded services are offered by HealthWISE. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue


Leon van der Linde HealthWISE This service is based in Narrabri Please be advised that only full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme can be accepted for Wee Waa patients and should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059





Dale Hartin - ReHealth Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044

Dietitian Service visiting from Moree



HealthWISE Dietitian Phoebe Nelson HealthWISE Narrabri Phone 6752 7196 Fax 02 6752 6616

Podiatrist Service based in Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Helen Madden Podiatry Phone 6792 6084 Fax 6792 5667


Service based in Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners





Physiotherapy Service based in Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Narrabri Physiotherapy Phone 67924085 Fax 67924064

Speech Pathologist Visiting Service Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Rany Chou - HealthWISE Speech Pathologist Schools and preschools Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518


Service visiting from Moree and based in Narrabri


Not required Dale Hartin - ReHealth Phone 0427 050 485 Fax 6752 6044 Narrabri Physiotherapy Phone 67924085 Fax 67924064

NARRABRI


Dietetics Service based in Narrabri No eligibility requirements, fees apply







EFTPOS available


Phone 02 6752 7196

Fax 02 6752 6616



Speech Pathology Visiting service from Tamworth No eligibility requirements, fees apply



Contact HealthWISE for full fee structure.



NDIS registered. – contact us for fees

EFTPOS available

Rany Chou

HealthWISE Speech Pathologist

Phone 02 6766 1394

Fax 02 6766 1372

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514 Diabetes Clinic Diabetes Educator Dietitian Aboriginal Health Worker

Bimonthly service based in Narrabri

Priority to Aboriginal Diabetic patients

Contact HealthWISE Narrabri

HealthWISE Narrabri Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518

Paediatrician Service visiting bimonthly All Paediatric Patients Via GP Referral Prof John Whitehall HealthWISE Narrabri Office Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518

Rheumatologist Service visiting monthly All patients Via GP Referral Dr Louis McGuigan Narrabri Hospital Phone 02 9524 1076



INVERELL


Aboriginal Health Access Programs Integrated Team Care


Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements. Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Armajun Aboriginal Health Service staff, depending on the clients preferred GP Practice.


Geraldine Cmpbell – Aboriginal Outreach Worker Inverell Office [email protected] PH: 02 6721 4117 Fax: 6721 4118 (available two days/week) Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph. 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170





INVERELL Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]






Meegan McSpedden HealthWISE This service is based in Inverell. Please be advised that only full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme can be accepted for Inverell patients and should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



INVERELL Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394

Physiotherapy Service based in Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Via Allied Health Referral Form

Vital Health Inverell – Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380

Podiatrist Service based in Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Sole Solution – Damian Czinner Phone 6721 4466 Fax 6721 4477




Safety in Focus Venue arranged with client Phone 6792 2342 Fax 6792 5504

Speech Pathology Service based in Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Linda Foskey – New England Speech Pathology Phone 0402 120 882

Memory Assessment Program (MAP)

Visiting service from Armidale. Memory investigation and care coordination provided to clients and carers. Geriatrician/Physician and Neuropsychologist referral available as part of the program.

People experiencing memory difficulties and their families

General Practitioner provides MAP • GP Management Plan

(Items 721 & 723) and referral letter addressed to Geriatrician along with pathology and CT Brain Scan results

Cate Doyle, HealthWISE, Ph: 02 6771 1146 Fax: 02 6771 1170 OR Via Medical Objects Secure Messaging

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514

Nephrologist Service visiting bimonthly from Tamworth

All patients GP referral Dr Stephen May Inverell Hospital Phone 02 6766 7468

Podiatrist Visiting service 6 times per year.

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a Chronic Disease

GP or Aboriginal Health Worker referral

Christa Haschek - Visits Armajun Phone 02 6721 9777



ASHFORD WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394


Service visiting from Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Not required Vital Health Inverell – Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380

Integrated team care

Assistance to Medical specialists for aboriginal people with chronic diseases will be provided by HealthWISE under ITC funding from PHN. Assistance may include: care coordination, assistance with accessing appointments and or financial assistance where funding is available.

Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements. Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Armajun Aboriginal Health Service staff, depending on the clients preferred GP practice.


Geraldine Campbell – Aboriginal Outreach Worker Inverell Office [email protected] PH: 6752 4117 Fax: 6721 4118 (available toe day/week) Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale office [email protected] PH: 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170





TINGHA SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Alicia Pratt 6792 5514

Dietitian

Individuals, groups, health promotion and education. Service visiting from Armidale



Anna Hicks HealthWISE Armidale Tingha MPS Phone 6771 1146 Fax 6711 1170

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright Phone 02 6766 1394 Podiatrist Visiting service 6 times a year

from Glen Innes Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a chronic disease

HealthWISE RN or AHW – 6721 4117.

Podiatrist Emma Notley Tingha MPS Phone 0411 493 956

Integrated team care

Assistance to Medical specialists for aboriginal people with chronic diseases will be provided by HealthWISE under ITC funding from PHN. Assistance may include: care coordination, assistance with accessing appointments and or financial assistance where funding is available.

Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements. Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Armajun Aboriginal Health Service staff, depending on the clients preferred GP practice.


Geraldine Campbell – Aboriginal Outreach Worker Inverell Office [email protected] PH: 6752 4117 Fax: 6721 4118 (available toe day/week) Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale office [email protected] PH: 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170





TENTERFIELD






Amanda Tighe – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph.: 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170 Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph. 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170





TENTERFIELD Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394

Dietitian Visiting service from Stanthorpe Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Charlotte Bush – Total Balance Health & Fitness Tenterfield Medical Centre and Rouse Street Medical Centre Phone 0404 771 733

Physiotherapy Service based in Tenterfield Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Vital Health Tenterfield Hub, Main St, Tenterfield Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380




General Practitioner provides MAP • GP Management Plan

(Items 721 & 723) and referral letter addressed to Geriatrician along with pathology and CT Brain Scan results


Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394

Podiatrist Visiting service 6 time a year Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a Chronic Disease

Armajun Tenterfield. Call Inverell office 6721 9777

Christa Haschek Armajun AMS Phone 6736 5731



GLEN INNES













GLEN INNES Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]






Anne Edwards HealthWISE This service is based in Glen Innes. Please be advised that only full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme can be accepted for Inverell patients and should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright Phone 02 6766 1394

Physiotherapy Service based in Glen Innes Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Via the Allied Health Referral Form Karan Wildman – 3 Elizabeth Street Glen Innes Phone 0488 432 563

Dietitian Service visiting from Inverell Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Via the Allied Health Referral Form Vital Health Vital Health Rooms , Bourke St Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380

Podiatrist Service based in Glen Innes Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Via the Allied Health Referral Form Emma Notley 175 Lambeth Street Glen Innes Phone 0411 493 956




General Practitioner provides MAP • GP Management Plan (Items

721 & 723) and referral letter addressed to Geriatrician along with pathology and CT Brain Scan results


Exercise Physiology


Via the Allied Health Referral Form Vital Health Vital Health Rooms , Bourke St Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380



Not required Vital Health Inverell – Phone 6721 4412 or Fax 6721 3380

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable Phone 02 6792 5514

Nephrologist Visiting quarterly per year from Tamworth

Any Patients with a nephrology condition

Via GP Referral

Dr Stephen May Glen Innes Hospital Phone 02 6766 7468 Fax 02 6766 9855



GUYRA





GP Referral with GPMP Or Client can self-refer. HealthWISE will work with your patient to complete necessary paperwork..


Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright Phone 02 6766 1394

Physiotherapy Visiting service from Glen Innes Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Allied Health Referral Form Karan Wildman 128 Bradley Street Guyra Phone 0488 432 563

Podiatrist Appointments in Glen Innes Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Allied Health Referral Form

Emma Notley – Glen Innes Foot Care Clinic Patients seen in Glen Innes, 175 Lambeth Street Phone 0411 493 956







GUYRA Healthy Ageing Group Class

Service visiting from Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Not required Gillian Traise Phone 02 6772 3981

ARMIDALE SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON










ARMIDALE

Primary Health Care Nurse

Providing events and health checks in smaller communities in the Armidale region. Letecia will also continue to organise the Podiatry Clinics for Aboriginal Clients in Armidale and Guyra.

Letecia Kearney Armidale Office

Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]




Full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can be referred. No funded services are offered by HealthWISE in Armidale. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue


Kate Stewart HealthWISE This service is based in Armidale. Please be advised that only full fee paying referrals and referrals under Medicare Better Access Scheme can be accepted in Armidale and should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



ARMIDALE Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394

Physiotherapy Service based in Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


New England Physiotherapy Rob Tindale Phone 6771 2177 Fax 6771 4724


Service based in Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Rural Fit Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Dietitian Service based in Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Anna Hicks – HealthWISE Armidale Phone 6771 1146 Fax 6711 1170

Podiatrist Service based in Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Solemate Podiatry – Leah Kelly Phone 6772 0725 Fax 6772 0740




General Practitioner provides MAP • GP Management

Plan (Items 721 & 723) and referral letter addressed to Geriatrician along with pathology and CT Brain Scan results







ARMIDALE

Fee for Service HealthWISE Contact Anna Hicks 02 6771 1146

Dietetics Visiting service from Tamworth No eligibility requirements, fees apply


Initial appointment $95 Review appointment $70 Private health insurance rebates apply for eligible clients



EFTPOS available

Anna Hicks HealthWISE Dietitian

Phone 02 6771 1146

Fax 02 6771 1170



ARMIDALE Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514

Dermatologist Visiting service monthly All patients GP referral Dr Gerrie Becker New England Consultant Specialists Phone 6651 7000

Psychiatrist Visiting service monthly All patients GP referral

Dr Daniel Pellen New England Consultant Specialists Fax referral to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 and patient will be contacted. Phone 6792 5514.

Nephrologist Visiting service monthly All patients GP referral Dr Stephen May Armidale Hospital Phone 67667468

Podiatrist Visiting service 6 times per year Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a Chronic Disease

GP or Aboriginal Health Worker referral

Christa Haschek - Visits Armajun Bookings via HealthWISE Armidale Phone 6771 1146 Fax 6771 1170



URALLA WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON

Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394 Healthy Ageing Group Class







Amanda Tighe – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph.: 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170 (Friday ONLY) Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph. 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170 (Monday-Thursday)





BUNDARRA WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON




Not required Gillian Traise

Phone 02 6772 3981





Amanda Tighe – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph.: 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170 (Friday ONLY) Valarie Williams – Care Coordinator Armidale Office [email protected] Ph. 6771 1146 Fax: 6771 1170 (Monday-Thursday)





WALCHA











WALCHA Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]


Mental health programs provide treatment to people experiencing mild to moderate mental disorder.



Clinics are run 2 days a week for funded referrals across the age range at no cost to patient, however the referrer has determined that the client experiences socioeconomic hardship and/or alternative services are not accessible. Full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme (gap payment is $40) can also be referred. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue


Contact Person Anne Galloway 02 6766 1394 Rod Cooper, HealthWISE Kate Stewart HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



Visiting service from Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Rural Fit Visits Walcha Physiotherapy Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Dietitian Visiting service from Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Anna Hicks – HealthWISE Armidale Walcha Community Hub Phone 6771 1146 Fax 6711 1170

Physiotherapy Service based in Walcha Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Walcha Physio – Sally Rutherford / Prue Morgan Phone 6778 0011 Fax 6778 0066


Service based in Walcha Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Not required Walcha Physio – Sally Rutherford / Prue Morgan Phone 6778 0011 Fax 6778 0066



WALCHA

Fee for Service

Dietetics Visiting service from Armidale No eligibility requirements, fees apply







EFTPOS available


Phone 02 6771 1146

Fax 02 6771 1170



KOOTINGAL AND NUNDLE SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON





Mary Porter HealthWISE Tamworth (02) 6766 1394 Fax (02) 6766 1372 [email protected] Glenn Allan Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Coreena McKenzie-Ride Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Talitha Gardner Aboriginal Outreach Worker [email protected]


Physiotherapy Service based in Tamworth. Appointments in Tamworth



Total Care Physiotherapy Michael van der Graaf Phone 6766 9488 Fax 6766 5670


Service based in Tamworth. Appointments in Tamworth.











TAMWORTH






Mary Porter HealthWISE Tamworth (02) 6766 1394 Fax (02) 6766 1372 [email protected] Glenn Allan Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Coreena McKenzie-Ride Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Talitha Gardner Aboriginal Outreach Worker HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected]









TAMWORTH




Self-referral

Jye Millgate HealthWISE Tamworth Ph: 02 6766 1394 Fax: 02 6766 1372 Jay Ramirez [email protected] Healthwise Tamworth PH: 02 6766 1394 Fax: 02 6766 1372

Soul Brothers Men’s Health & Wellbeing Program Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Male

GP or self-referral Aboriginal Health consent form

Jay Ramirez or Jye Millgate HealthWISE Tamworth Ph: 02 6766 1394 Fax: 02 6766 1372

Hydrotherapy Pool

A program to help support our clients that have a Chronic Condition or Injury. Slow paced exercises in warm Hydrotherapy pool, great for joints and keeping active.


GP or self-referral Aboriginal Health consent form

Jye Millgate HealthWISE Tamworth Ph: 02 6766 1394 Fax: 02 6766 1372




TAMWORTH Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]




Please be advised that full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can also be referred.

For referrals requiring funding the referrer has determined that the client experiences socioeconomic hardship and/or alternative services are not accessible. Please be advised that full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can also be referred. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue


Anne Galloway, Fiona Little, Francis Hayes, Rod Cooper, Sean Kijurina HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



Visiting service from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

No referral required

Rural Fit Service to be held in Duri/Nundle, Watson’s Creek and Tamworth. Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394

Neurosurgeon Visiting service 12 times per year from Sydney (clinics held in Dr Hughes Rooms, Marius St Tamworth)

People with a Neurological condition.

GP referral

Dr Gordon Dandie, Westmead Private Hospital T 9635 1938 Visits Dr Hughes Rooms, Marius St

Rheumatologist Visiting service 12 times per year from Sydney (clinics held in Dr Croker’s rooms, Dowe St Tamworth

Those needing to see a Rheumatologist

GP referral Dr Michael Tjeuw, contact Dr Crokers rooms to book appointments T 6766 1544



Psychiatrist Visiting service monthly from Sydney (clinics held at Peel Health Care, Tamworth)

Those needing to see a Psychiatrist

GP referral Dr Eoin Wilson contact Peel Health Care to book appointments T 6766 8288

Psychiatrist Visiting service 6 weekly from Sydney (clinics held at Peel Health Care, Tamworth)

Those needing to see a Psychiatrist

GP referral Dr Kipling Walker contact Peel Health Care to book appointments T 6766 8288

TAMWORTH

Fee for Service

Dietetics Visiting service from Armidale. No eligibility requirements, fees apply







EFTPOS available


Phone 02 6766 1394

Fax 02 6766 1372

Speech Pathology Service based in Tamworth No eligibility requirements, fees apply




Rany Chou







EFTPOS available

Phone 02 6766 1394

Fax 02 6766 1372

WERRIS CREEK SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON





Glenn Allan Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Coreena McKenzie-Ride Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Talitha Gardner Aboriginal Outreach Worker [email protected] Mary Porter [email protected]








WERRIS CREEK Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]







Francis Hayes HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059



QUIRINDI SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON



Care coordination provided to clients. Supplementary Service funding is available to clients to assist with access to Health Professionals in accordance with GP Management Plan.

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Have a chronic condition in line with the Department of Health’s guidelines.


Glenn Allan Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Talitha Gardner Aboroginal Outreach Worker [email protected] Coreena McKenzie-Ride Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected]





For referrals requiring funding the referrer has determined that the client experiences socioeconomic hardship and/or alternative services are not accessible. Full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can also be referred.

GP referral via HealthWISE mental health referral form and Mental health Care Plan Perinatal referrals can be made by midwifes and other health professionals using the EYOC referral form this substitutes for a MHTP if completed by GP

Rod Cooper, Francis Hayes HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059









Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue

Fax referrals including mental health treatment plan or Perinatal EYOC referral to 1300 452 059 E-referrals via medical objects



QUIRINDI Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Miranda Wright 02 6766 1394


Service visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Allied Health Referral Form Rural Fit Visits Health One Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Podiatrist Service visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Allied Health Referral Form North West Family and Sports Foot Clinic Virginia Blanch Quirindi Health Centre Phone 0429 612 255

Physiotherapy Service visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners

Allied Health Referral Form Total Care Physio – Michael van der Graaf T 6766 9488 F 6766 5670 195 George St, Quirindi



MANILLA






Mary Porter HealthWISE Tamworth (02) 6766 1394 Fax (02) 6766 1372 [email protected] Glenn Allan Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Coreena McKenzie-Ride Care Co-ordinator HealthWISE Tamworth [email protected] Talitha Gardner Aboriginal Outreach Worker [email protected]









MANILLA Mental Health Anne Galloway HealthWISE Tamworth Office (02) 6766 2822 E-mail: [email protected]







Anne Galloway, Francis Hayes HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059

MANILLA Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable Phone 6792 5514




Rural Fit Visits Rural Medical Clinic, Manilla Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Dietitian Visiting service from Armidale Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Karen Szpitalak Visits Rural Medical Clinic, Manilla Phone 6785 1095 Fax 6758 1098

Podiatrist Visiting service from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Virginia Blanch Visits Health One, Manilla Phone 0429 612 255





No referral required Rural Fit Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

GUNNEDAH SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON





Jess Keynes HealthWISE Gunnedah Ph.: (02) 6742 3633 Fax (02) 6742 3699 [email protected]








Self-referral

Contact the Aboriginal Health Team to make general enquiries as to what services are needed and where we may be able to assist: Dalton Dorrington – Aboriginal Health Worker [email protected] Emma Costello- Aboriginal Health worker [email protected] Gunnedah HealthWISE Office: PH: 02 6742 3633

GUNNEDAH





Please be advised that full fee paying referrals and Medicare Better Access Scheme can also be referred.

For referrals requiring funding the referrer has determined that the client experiences socioeconomic hardship and/or alternative services are not accessible. Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) can also be referred. Have a diagnosed mild to moderate prevalent mental health issue


Sean Kijurina, Stephanie Carrigan HealthWISE All referrals for mild to moderate mental health disorders requiring funding should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059 Full fee paying referrals and referrals under the Medicare Better Access Scheme (Gap payment is $40) should be sent to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059







Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 0267 925514 Exercise Physiologist

Service based in Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners



Dietitian Visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Anne Segboer Gunnedah Rural Health Centre Phone 0478 770 269 Fax 6700 0601

Podiatrist Service based in Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


PK Podiatry Phone 6742 4268 Fax 6742 2096


Visiting from Boggabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Jodie Maunder Schools and as arranged with client Phone 0457 434 519

Physiotherapist Service based in Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Bernadette McEvoy Physiotherapy Phone 0427 424 462

Speech Pathologist Service based in Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Kylie Toynton – Language for Life Phone 6842 9136 Email [email protected]



No referral required Rural Fit Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

GUNNEDAH

Visiting under the Medical Specialists Outreach Services HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 6792 5514

Podiatrist Visiting from Tamworth monthly Priority to Aboriginal people with Diabetes

Contact HealthWISE Gunnedah Office

Phone 6742 3633

Virginia Blanch North West Family and Sports Foot Clinic Contact HealthWISE Gunnedah Office Phone 6742 3633 Visits Winanga-Li Child and Family Centre, Gunnedah


Service based in Gunnedah monthly Priority to Aboriginal people with Diabetes


Rural Fit Contact HealthWISE Gunnedah Office



Phone 6742 3633 Phone 6742 3633

Diabetes Clinic

Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, Aboriginal Health Worker

Visiting monthly Priority to Aboriginal people with Diabetes


Phone 6742 3633

Natalie Smith (Diabetes Educator) Anne Segboer (Dietitian) Contact HealthWISE Gunnedah Office Phone 6742 3633

Paediatrician Visiting bimonthly

Appointments seen in Narrabri

All paediatric patients GP Referral Prof John Whitehall

Contact HealthWISE Narrabri 67925514

Referrals to be faxed to 6792 5518

Contact HealthWISE Narrabri Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518

BOGGABRI SERVICE NAME WHAT IS THE SERVICE ELLIGBILITY CRITERIA HOW TO REFER CONTACT PERSON



Clients receiving assistance under the ITC program (formerly the Coordinated Care and Supplementary Services program) must meet eligibility requirements. Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.


Jess Keynes HealthWISE Gunnedah Ph.: (02) 6742 3633 Fax (02) 6742 3699 [email protected]





As this a joint partnership program, clients may receive support from either HealthWISE staff or Armajun Aboriginal Health Service staff, depending on the clients preferred GP Practice.



BOGGABRI Priority Allied Health Services (PAHS) HealthWISE Contact Susanne Kable 02 6792 5514


Visiting from Narrabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Rural Fit Boggabri MPS Phone 6765 9866 Fax 6700 0601

Speech Pathologist Visiting from Tamworth Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Rany Chou - HealthWISE Speech Pathologist Schools and preschools Phone 6792 5514 Fax 6792 5518

Physiotherapist Visiting from Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Bernadette McEvoy Physiotherapy Boggabri MPS Phone 0427 424 462


Service is based in Boggabri Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


Jodie Maunder Schools and as arranged with client Phone 0457 434 519

Podiatrist Service visiting from Gunnedah Patients on a LOW income, or Health Care Card Holders, or Pensioners


PK Podiatry Phone 6742 4268 Fax 6742 2096

BOGGABRI

Fee for Service

Speech Pathology Visiting service from Tamworth No eligibility requirements, fees apply





Rany Chou


Phone 02 6766 1394





EFTPOS available

Fax 02 6766 1372


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