Health Services and Support Groups

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (Southern Highlands)

Shop 13, Casidy Arcade, 72-74 Monaro Street (PO Box 90) QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) (02) 6298 0140
(f) (02) 6298 4693

Short term and emergency respite care for carers of the frail aed, chronically ill or those who have dementia or disabilities.


Exercise

(p) (02) 6238 0033
(e)

Personalised diet and fitness programmes. Personal training available. Day and evening classes available. Mobile 0412 611 847.


Child and Family Health

Norah Starrs Health Clinic, Bungendore Community Centre Majara Street BUNGENDORE NSW 2621
(p) (02) 6298 9363

Offering support and information on feeding, weight and developmental checks at the Norah Starrs Health Clinic, Bungendore Community Centre, Majara Street, Bungendore. Hours: Tuesday 9.00pm - 4.00pm and Wednesday 9.30am - 12.00 noon.


Immunisation Clinic - Bungendore

Bungendore Community Centre, Majara Street BUNGENDORE NSW 2621
(p) (02) 6298 9363

Fourth Tuesday of every month 9.00am to 11.00am by appointment.


Immunisation Clinic - Queanbeyan

26 Antill St QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) (02) 6298 9233

Thursday 9.00am to 11.20am by appointment.


Alcohol and Drug Service (Greater Southern Area Health Service)

103 Crawford Street QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6299 1725 (for enquiries)

Free and confidential – services include assessment, counselling, referral, information and education. Individuals, families, community groups and school communities can use this service, covering Queanbeyan and surrounding area. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm. Drug and Alcohol Education Programme – Course is targeted towards persons who have committed a drink driving offence, focusing on first time offenders. Enquiries and enrollment Ph. 6299 1725


MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment)

32 Lowe Street QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6128 9750 (for enquiries)

Court diversion programme -MERIT is a local court programme to divert eligible defendants with drug problems into treatment, while on bail.


Ambulance Service

(p) Ph. 131 233 - Non Urgent Calls
(f) Ph. 4855 1700 - Business Calls

In an EMERGENCY anyone may call the Ambulance and the patient will be taken to Queanbeyan Hospital. If the patient wishes to be taken to any other hospital then the request must be given by a doctor who will notify the operations centre.


Australian Breastfeeding Association

(p) Ph. 02 6258 8928

The Association is a voluntary organisation established in 1964 to encourage and support mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and to promote skilled and loving mothering while creating community awareness of the importance of human milk. Our trained breastfeeding counsellors are experienced mothers who offer their counselling services freely to members and non-members alike. Contact: Belinda (Community Educator) Ph. 6236 9979 or Sharon (Community Educator) Ph. 6238 0821.


Bereaved Parents

(p) Ph. 02 6286 6134 (Maxine); 02 6254 2573 (Greg)

The Compassionate Friends ACT & Queanbeyan Inc. is a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents following the death of a child of any age from any cause. Monthly support meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday evening of the month at the Grant Cameron Community Centre, Holder ACT. Daytime meetings are held on request. Any bereaved parents, siblings or grandparents are welcome to attend our meetings or simply phone for support or a chat. The group also produces a quarterly newsletter.


Bungendore Carers Group

(p) Ph. 0428 434 407

We provide support to all carers. Come for a cuppa and a chat. Occasionally there will be guest speakers. Meets 3rd Friday of the month at 1.00pm - 3.00pm at the CWA Rooms, Gibraltar Street, Bungendore.


Bungendore Medical Centre

Address: 36 Ellendon Street BUNGENDORE NSW 2621
(p) Ph. 02 6238 1417
(f) Fax. 02 6238 1656

Dr. Marjorie Cross: Surgery hours by appointment Monday: 8.30am-8.00pm Thursday: 8.30am-6.00pm Tuesday: 8.30am-8.00pm Friday: 8.30am-6.00pm Wednesday: 8.30am-8.00pm Saturday: 9.00am-1.00pm


Bungendore Outreach Programme Rehabilitation Service

(p) Ph. 02 6298 9312

BUNGENDORE OUTREACH PROGRAMME REHABILITATION SERVICE There is a Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service available for Bungendore residents funded by the South East Division of General Practice. Services include home visiting by the Therapists for initial assessment, provision of a home exercise programme, advice regarding equipment and home modifications, fall prevention information and information regarding other community services. We also run a weekly exercise group at the Bungendore Community Centre for people whose health status prevents regular exercise. Referral to the rehabilitation service is usually via your local GP, local community nurse or by phoning directly on 6298 9312.


Community Health - Bungendore

Norah Starrs Health Clinic, Bungendore Community Centre, Majara Street BUNGENDORE NSW 2621
(p) Ph. 02 6298 9233 for any new requests.

Service for those requiring nursing care in the home.


Community Health - Queanbeyan

Community Health Centre, 26 Antill Street QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6298 9233

Provides community nursing, information, counselling and support services to address health needs for women, men, youth, children and families. These range from assistance with health problems such as giving up smoking, a mens forum, support group for parenting skills, immunisation, social work services, speech pathology services, migrant health promotion, sexual assault services, incontinence advice. There are a variety of regular clinics such as sexual health clinic, hearing clinic, women’s health clinic and baby health clinic.


Dental Clinic - Public

Karabar Shopping Centre (downstairs), Cooma Street QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 1800 450 046 messages can be left 24 hrs

necessary. This service is available to residents of Bungendore and surrounding areas. Operational hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.


Bungendore Community Aid Inc.

(p) Ph. 02 6238 1333

Medical Equipment is available for loan through BUNGENDORE COMMUNITY AID INC. - free of charge. Loaned equipment should be returned clean and in good condition as soon as possible as there are many people in the community with similar needs. For this reason B.C.A. Inc. is limiting the loan period to a maximum of four weeks. An extension of time may be arranged, however, after this time a donation would be appreciated. Because B.C.A. Inc. is a charitable organisation donations are always gratefully received, as we do need to update our equipment. Equipment includes: Bath Seats, Bed Cradle, Bed Pans, Boomerang Pillow, Breast Pump-man, Car Seat Recliner, Commode Chairs, Crutches-elbow, Crutches-underarm, Hand Held Shower, Heat Lamps, Hoist & Sling, Lift & Raise Recliner, Matress Protector, Matress single-waterproof, Meal table, Nebuliser, Over Toilet Raiser, Picker-Upper, Rubber Cushion, Sheepskins, Sheepskin Slippers, Shower Chairs, Shower Stools, Single Bed Posts, Slipper Pan, Toilet Surround, Urinals-male, Vaporizer, Walking Frames, Walking Frame-wheels, Walking Sticks, Waling Sicks-4 prong, Wheelchairs. Contact Community Nurse or Lauren Kemp Ph. 6238 1616 or 0402 329 067.


Medicare

Shop 47, Riverside Plaza, 131 Monaro Street QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 132 011
(e)

Medicare Australia administers a range of health and payment programmes including Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Family Assistance, the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register, the Australian Organ Donor Register and Aged Care payments to approved aged care providers. Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.


Mental Health

Queanbeyan Mental Health Service, Queanbeyan Hospital, Collett Street, (PO Box 729) QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6298 9250 or 1800 677 114 (24 hrs Mental Health Triage)

Greater Southern Area Health Service - Bagels in Bungendore. Free mental health information and support group for people with mental illness, families, carers and friends. Meets 3rd Friday of the month at 12.30pm - 3.00pm in the CWA Rooms, Gibraltar Street, Bungendore.


Queanbeyan District Hospital and Health

Cnr.Collett Street and Erin Streets, (PO Box 729) QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6298 9211

Provides an integrated service and administers the Community Health Centre in Antill Street, Queanbeyan. Office hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.


Queanbeyan Post Natal Depression Community Advisory Group

(p) Ph. 02 6298 9233

Is a community group supporting service providers and indirectly, women suffering depression. The group helps to raise awareness of PND in our community and has been actively involved with the ‘Pram Walking for Wellbeing Programme’, the Literacy Bag, supporting childcare for the therapeutic group and the GP PND surgery package. Pram Walking For Wellbeing – During NSW school terms only. Commences at Jerrabomberra Scout Hall on Mondays at 9.30am and from the Wellbeing Centre, Bungendore on Mondays at 9.30am. Each group accompanied by a Fitness Instructor and a Child & Family Health Nurse and there is no fee.


SIDS and Kids ACT

27 Mulley Street, Holder ACT 2611
(p) Ph. 1800 138 300 (Freecall crisis support line 24hrs) or 6287 4255
(e)

SIDS & KIDS ACT… Saving babies lives and supporting families. Providing comprehensive family and community support following the death of a child from 20 weeks pregnancy to 6 years of age – regardless of the cause. We educate the community about infant safe sleeping to help prevent SIDS and fatal sleep accidents.


Speech Pathology

Karabar Health Centre, 12 Southbar Road QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
(p) Ph. 02 6298 9363

Weight Control Management

(p) Ph. 6238 0033 bh or 0412 611 847
(e)

Personalised diet and fitness programmes.