The Intake Service aims to connect people with the community health services they need to promote good health. Some treatment services may require a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card.

Contact with the Intake Service is needed to access the following Ranges services:

1. Adult services

* Counselling
* Occupational Therapy
* Podiatry
* Physiotherapy
* Community Health Nursing
* Dietetics
* No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
* Lymphoedema
* Social Support

2. Childrens services

* Speech Pathology (preschool)
* Paediatric Occupational Therapy
* Counselling

3. Groups

* Exercise groups eg Older but Stronger and Water Exercise
* Other therapeutic groups

Accessing Services at Ranges Community Health Service

All new referrals to health practitioners at the Community Health Service will be discussed with an Intake Worker first. The Intake Worker can help with information about services available, eligibility, costs, waiting times and alternative services where appropriate.

Information about Health Issues

The Intake Service has up- to-date health resources and information that is available to all local residents and other community agencies.

Referral to Other Agencies

Information is available through Intake about other community services in our region as well as central health and welfare services. The Intake Worker can assist residents to contact other agencies when needed

How to contact the Intake Worker

Messages for the Intake Service can be left with reception staff if the Intake Worker is unavailable.

Ph: 9754 8963