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► Ageing, Disability & Home Care - Department of Human Services NSW
Ageing, Disability & Home Care - Department of Human Services NSWAddress DetailsGovernment Offices Community AccessContact DetailsPhone: (02) 6836 3945 DescriptionCommunity Access links people with an intellectual disability in with multidisciplinary teams providing services such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behavioural Intervention Support, Respite and Referral. Eligibility is determined by our central Intake and Referral Centre in Dubbo, who can be contacted on 1300 134 450. Home Care and Social SupportContact DetailsName: Deanne Schaefer DescriptionCobar Home Care Service is one of a number of Home and Community Care (HACC) providers subsidised by the Australian and NSW Governments to help the frail aged, younger people with a disability, and their carers to live independently in their own homes and continue to enjoy the benefits of living within the community. Home Care employs Care Workers who provide services including respite, domestic assistance, personal care and respite services. The social support program utilises volunteers to assist meeting a person's need for social contact and participation in community life. Cobar's Service Coordinator, Deanne Schaefer, can assist with Social Support and Home Care services. Transport and Food ServiceContact DetailsName: Kyli Davis DescriptionAgeing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) delivers services that provide older people, people with a disability and carers with opportunities to participate in community life. Community Transport provides access to the community and its facilities via use of a local contracted provider (Taxi). Community Transport also provides regular Health Related Transport for medical appointments in Bourke, Nyngan and Dubbo. Cobar Food Service is a member of the national Meals on Wheels organisation. This service provides clients with fresh meals delivered to their door three times a week by our dedicated volunteers. Frozen meals are also available for your convenience. Cobar's Service Coordinator, Kyli Davis, can provide assistance with community transport and meals on wheels. People looking for the experience to volunteer in Cobar are encouraged to contact the Cobar Home Care office. Ageing, Disability & Home Care's office hours are Monday-Friday: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed.
Allan Brady Medical CentreAddress DetailsCnr Harcourt and Linsley Streets Contact DetailsName: Dr Indra Karalasingham DescriptionDr Indra Karalasinghamis qualified with a degree of MBBS (Adelaide) from the University of Adelaide in SouthAustralia and has worked in the teaching hospitals of Adelaide, Canberra and Auckland (New Zealand). During this time he has worked extensively in cardiology, renal medicine, endocrinology, all aspects of general medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine, orthopaedics and fractures, and obstetrics and gynaecology. He has obtained post graduate qualifications with a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Auckland. Before moving to Cobar, Dr Indra worked in Auckland, NZ (New Zealand?s largest city) as a GP working in a variety of emergency and general practice situations gaining extensive experience in all areas of medicine His surgery operating hours are Monday-Friday: 7am to 7pm; Saturday: 8am to 3pm; Sunday: 9am to 12noon.
AWI Consulting Pty LtdAddress Details55 Becker Street Contact DetailsName: Angela Webb DescriptionAWI Consulting Pty Ltd provides services including:
ABN: 86 145 673 856. They provide flexible working hours including an after hour service and on-call Critical Incident Response. They are also able to travel to business/site.
Bila Muuji Social Emotional Well BeingAddress Details7 Broomfield Street Contact DetailsName: Katrina Ward DescriptionThe Bila Muuji Social Emotional Well Being Initiative (auspiced by Bourke Aboriginal Health Service) is available to anyone and provides free psychological and counselling services from local and visiting professionals. Health and well being promotion and education programs are also conducted to increase individuals awareness and assist them to improve their overall social and emotional wellbeing. No referrals are required and the initiative is a free service. Opening Hours - Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed. A male psychologist visits the office every second Monday. A female psychologist visits on the second Tuesday of the month, the third Thursday of the month and the fourth Tuesday of the month. A drug and alcohol counsellor visits every second Thursday. An Aboriginal Health Worker can be engaged to provide family support through house visits. General counselling is also available from Katrina during normal office hours.
ChiropracticAddress Details20 Barton Street Kylie Hough ChiropracticContact DetailsName: Kylie Hough DescriptionKylie Hough is a Dubbo based chiropractor that provides chiropractic services to Cobar on a fortnightly basis, being every second Tuesday, 9.30am until late. Chiropractic is a health care profession that emphasises diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechancial disorders of the musculoskeletal system. She shares a room with Macquarie Body and Health Centre. Macquarie Body and Health CentreContact DetailsName: Sam Williams DescriptionSam Williams is a chiropractor that offers his services to Cobar residents on Wednesdays from 4.30pm and Thursdays from 8am weekly. He provides treatment of a wide range of conditions including neck and back pain, sciatica, headaches, joint and muscular problems plus sports injuries and nutrition.
Cobar Community Health CentreAddress DetailsHospital Grounds Contact DetailsName: Abbi Josephson DescriptionThe Cobar Community Health Centre provides a variety of health services locally and through visiting professionals. Their office hours are Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed. Following is an overview of the services they provide. Local ServicesGeneralist Community Nurse (GCN)The Generalist Community Nurse provides home visits for wound care and palliative care; health assessments including blood pressure (BP) and blood sugar level (BSL) monitoring; cardiac rehabilitation; immunisation clinics between 11.30am and 12.30pm on Tuesdays; wellness, strength training, Tai Chi, walking and swimming group activities; promotion and prevention to keep people in their own homes and out of hospital. This service is for all ages and referrals can be made by anyone including yourself, family, friends, Cobar District Hospital, GP etc. Child and Family Health NurseThe Child and Family Health Nurse provides first home visits for new babies from 0-6 weeks; feeding, sleeping, development issues; and screening checks. This service is for children 0-5 years old and referrals can be made by yourself or the birthing hospital. Child and Adolescent Mental Health WorkerThe Child and Adolescent Mental Health Worker provides assessment, diagnosis, early intervention and prevention strategies for children; and access to telelink up with psychiatry in Dubbo. This service is for school aged children with mental health disorders only. Referrals can be made by yourself, family, friends, education providers, GP and other health professionals. Generalist CounsellorThe Generalist Counsellor provides services for relationship problems; stress management; financial matters; drug and alcohol; counselling for depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, aged mental health and other common mental health issues. This services is for adults and referrals can be made by anyone including yourself, family, friends, Cobar District Hospital, GP etc. Aqua Aerobics ClassesClasses are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool during the summer months. Visiting ServicesMental Health WorkerThe Mental Health Worker provides counselling for depression, anxiety, post, traumatic stress and other common mental health issues; and access to telelink up with psychiatry in Dubbo. This service is for adults and referrals can be made by anyone including yourself, family, friends, Cobar District Hospital, GP etc DieticianA Dietician visits monthly and provides advice on dietary needs. Referrals can be made by yourself, GP, hospitals, other health professionals. Child Occupational TherapyA Child Occupational Therapist visits monthly and provides evaluation consulation and treatment plans to assist children to overcome limitations to help them live more independently. This service is for school aged children and referrals can be made made by yourself, GP, hospitals, other health professionals. Palliative Care TeamA Palliative Care Team visits when required and provides all palliative care needs. Referrals can be made made by yourself, GP, hospitals, other health professionals. Women's HealthA Women's Health Nurse visits monthly and provides advice and treatment on all women's health issues. Referrals can be made by yourself, GP, hospitals, other health professionals. Sexual Assualt ConsellingA Sexual Assualt Consellor visits when required and provides counselling to anyone who has experienced any form of sexual assualt. Referrals can be made by yourself, GP, hospitals, other health professionals. Mobile Care UnitRoyal Far West and Ronald McDonald House Charities have a mobile care unit that provides health care services to children living in rural and remote areas that range from paediatrics to speech therapy and psychological help. Referrals can be made by the Cobar Community Health Centre. The Mobile Care Unit can be contacted on (02) 8966 8500 for more information.
Cobar Health ServiceAddress Details35 Woodiwiss Avenue Contact DetailsName: Mary Urquhart DescriptionAn adequate 29 bed hospital is available in Cobar. The hospital was established in 1968 and is an 'Acute-Care' Hospital. In conjunction withthe NSW Ambulance Service, provisions of both road and aerial ambulances are used for inter-hospital patient transfer. The Cobar Health Service has a courier service that provides a return service to Dubbo three (3) days per week, which can be utilised by those requiring medical attention in Dubbo. Specialist facilities are available on a visiting basis. Similar specialist services are available in Dubbo on a full time basis. A Community HealthCentre operates in the township along with all the usual medical allied and community support services. Patient visiting hours are Monday-Sunday: 11am to 8pm
Cobar Mental Health NetworkAddress Detailsc/- Bila Muuji Social Emotional Well Being Contact DetailsName: Katrina Ward DescriptionThe Cobar Mental Health Network is a group of mental health professionals whose aim is to increase awareness and education of mental health issues in the community. They have developed a Cobar Mental Health - Contacts and Access Pathways Directory Summary for the convenience of the local residents which can be viewed by accessing the link below. It lists the agency name and their respective contact number/s and has proved very useful.
Cobar Primary Health Care CentreAddress Details26 Harcourt Street Contact DetailsName: Bernice Martin DescriptionThe Cobar Primary Health Care Centre (a Bulkbilling Practice) operated by the Outback Division of General Practice who provide a range of general practitioners, medical services and specialists. The Centre is open Monday-Thursday: 9am to 6pm; Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday-Sunday: as advised. The general practitioners currently at the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre are Dr Deon Heyns, Dr Trevor Smith and Dr Vamsi Arvapalli. The following allied health services are available at the Centre. These services are available to the whole community however there may be some out of pocket expenses for these services. Dr Patrick Rahilly - PaediatricianVisits the centre once a month. Referrals are needed. Appointments made by the patient calling his Wellington number (02) 6845 4044. Australian HearingVisits the centre once every 3 months. All enquires to 131 979. Pensions and DVA card holders can apply for hearing services vouchers - paperwork available through your GP. Dr Margaret Himmelhoch - Women's Health GPVisits the centre once every 5 weeks. Margaret comes through the RFDS. Appointments made at reception. Note: Margaret is a very popular Doctor and she does book out months in advance. There is a Women's Health Nurse available every 3 weeks at the centre. Rachel Haack - PodiatristVisits the centre one week per month with the Outback Division of General Practice. Appointments are bulk billed under EPC referrals or $50 per half an hour for private patients. Phone the centre for appointments. Jannifer Earl - DieticianVisits 1 day per week with the Outback Division of General Practice. Free service until the end of October. Phone the centre for appointments. TBA - PhysiotherapistThe centre is actively recruiting a physiotherapist. David Treacey - Rural Ultrasound ServiceVisits the centre every week. Referrals needed. Booking fee of $30 applies. Appointments made at reception. Ian Murray, Dave Pearson and Greame Skinner - CounsellorsVisits Mondays. Consultations are bulk billed and appointments are made at reception. Outback Eye TeamVisits the centre monthly. Optometrists and Ophthalmologists visit. Consultations are fully bulk billed - and glasses, lenses etc will be charged. Appointments made at reception. Connect Hearing - AudiologistsVisits 1 day per month. Union member's free, eligible pensioners free. Private patients $85. For bookings phone 1800 885 470. David Brunskill - Accredited PharmacistVisits 1 day per month for HMMR's and DMMR'S. Print referral from Medical Director and state reason for referral. Appointments made at reception. Liz Goodfellow - Medicare Australia Liaison OfficerVisits the centre a few times a year for any and all Medicare enquiries. Heart Foundation Walking GroupThis activitiyis free. All participants need to compete a walker registration form before you start. This will cover you under the Heart Foundation Insurance. The walking group will be held at Ward Oval during the months of April to October, with the help of volunteer walk organiser, Bernie Martin on Wednesdays at 4.00pm. The Heart Foundation walking group is also introducing walking with poles for those who like to try them. It's like cross country skiing without the snow and gives an upper and lower body workout. It's free, fun and for anyone of any age or level of fitness.
Laverty PathologyAddress Details26 Harcourt Street Contact DetailsPhone: (02) 6836 2913 DescriptionLaverty Pathology provides blood collections, urine analysis, PAP smears, ECG's, holter monitors, pre-employment analysis', drug and alcohol testing. Their opening hours are from Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed. The office is closed during lunch hours of 12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Massage TherapyOutback Healing CentreAddress Details55 Becker Street Contact DetailsName: Anita Burcher DescriptionOutback Healing Centre's Anita Burcher provides remedial massage and hydrotherapy services. Anita's services are available Monday-Friday: 9am to 8pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed. Indigo CrystalsAddress Details59 Morrison Street Contact DetailsName: Helen Ridley DescriptionIndigo Crystals and Massage Therapy provides a wide range of therapies including hot river stone massage, hawiian lomi lomi, reiki healings, therapeutic and relaxation massage, acupressure, shiatsu and ear candling. Her retail section offers a wide range of incense and holders, essential oils, crystals, books, fresh new lavender, rosemary heat packs and angelic gifts. Motivational workshops and meditation/yoga classes are also available. Helen has completed her HH Diploma in Vibrational Medicine and also offers gift vouchers. Sh'Lill Hair, Nail and BeautyAddress Details31 Marshall Street Contact DetailsName: Deb Dunkley DescriptionSh'Lill Hair, Nail and Beauty offers a variety of services mainly for hair, nail and beauty, however they also offer hot stone relaxation massage and facials. Their opening hours are Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 9am to 5.30pm; Thursday: 9am to 8pm; Saturday: 8am to 2pm; Sunday: closed.
Max Astri Optometrist Eyecare PlusAddress Details39 Marshall Street Contact DetailsName: Max Astri DescriptionMax Astri Optometrists is one of the Eyecare Plus group of clinically driven professional optometry practices across Australia. They visit Cobar (from Dubbo) usually two days a week, twice a month and offer comprehensive eye examinations. They can undertake assessment of macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and glaucoma, cataract assessments, digital retinal photography, retinal scans and ocular coherence tomography, prescription and fitting of spectacles and contact lenses, assessment and referrals for laser surgery and children's visions. Most consultations are bulk-billed to Medicare and are heath fund instant rebated. His office hours are Thursday: 10.30am to 7pm; Friday: 8am to 5pm; Saturday-Wednesday: closed.
Orana DentalAddress Details45 Barton Street Contact DetailsName: Thais & James Corby DescriptionDr Thais Corby of Orana Dental is your local dentist providing dental services, including orthodontic treatment to local and surrounding areas. There are no upfront booking fee and HICAPS, EPC and EFTPOS facilities are available. Sedation is available now for nervious patients. The surgery is open Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm (Week 1); Monday-Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm (Week 2); Saturday-Sunday: closed.
REACH Early Intervention & Child Therapy ServicesAddress Details6 Murray Street Contact DetailsName: Marina Linke DescriptionREACH pledges to provide therapy and support to children with special needs and their families in a manner that encourages self-determination and is culturally relevant. They are committed to encouraging a family centred team approach to the development of the whole child with the emphasis placed on increasing community awareness of children with special needs. They are also committed to maximising the integration of children with special needs into their community and its service. Their office hours are Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 4pm; Saturday-Sunday: closed.
The John Mitchell PharmacyAddress Details22 Marshall Street Contact DetailsName: Susie Loughran DescriptionThe John Mitchell Pharmacy has all your pharmaceutical needs including scripts, over the counter products, first aid products, cold and flu products, cosmetics, baby supplies, giftware, Darrell Lee confectionery treats and New Zealand ice creamery products. The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 6pm; Saturday: 8.30am to 12.30pm; Sunday: closed.
Yarrabin Outreach IncAddress Details6 Murray Street Contact DetailsName: Michelle Whitbread DescriptionYarrabin Outreach Inc disability services Bourke, Brewarrina and Cobar. They provide respite for people aged 0-64 and transition to work, community access and day programs for people aged 16-64. Their office hours are Wednesday-Friday: 8.30am to 4pm; Saturday-Tuesday: closed.
Concerned About Your Health Care?The NSW HealthCare Complaints Commission is an independent body dealing with complaints about health services or health care providers in NSW under the Health Care Complaints Act 1993. Health care providers can either be registered, like doctors, nurses; or un-registered, like acupuncturists, naturopaths, psychotherapists and others. The Commission also deals with complaints about hospitals, surgery centres and other health facilities. If you are concerned about the health services that were provided to you it is a good idea to first discuss your concerns with the doctor or hospital to see whether they can work with you to resolve your concerns. If they do not respond to your complaint, or you are not satisfied with their actions, contact the Health Care Complaints Commission. If your health or safety is threatened or you have experienced sexual or physical assault you should immediately contact the Commission. If you are thinking of making a complaint to the Commission contact the Commission's Inquiry Service toll free on 1800 043 159 or (02) 9219 7444 to discuss your concerns prior to lodging your written complaint. The Commission uses interpreting services to assist people whose first language is not English. For further information, please visit the Commission's website www.hccc.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 043 159. |
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