Camperdown Campus
Phone (03) 5593 7300
Fax 03 5593 2659
email frontdesk@swh.net.au
Lismore Campus
Phone (03) 5558 3000
Fax 03 5596 2265
email lismore2@swh.net.au
Macarthur Campus
Phone (03) 5552 2000
Fax 03 5576 1098
email macarthurch@swh.net.au
Warrnambool Campus
Phone (03) 5564 4177
Fax 03 5564 4164
email dns@swh.net.au
Self referrals, including those from carers, are welcome. Alternatively a medical practitioner, treating hospital or allied health professional can refer. Individuals aged over 65 years can access this nursing service via My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
A written referral from a doctor is required for medical treatment.
Service Coordination Template Tool.
Written referral.
For people eligible for Aged Care Services access via the My Aged Care Referral site – https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/make-a-referral.
Camperdown Campus includes the following additional option:
1. Patient Transfer Document
Warrnambool Campus referrals includes the following options:
In patient referrals can be sent
1. Patient Transfer Document
2. SWARH Secure Document Portal (SSDP)
Our team offers a range of services that include;
The cost of DNS is based on an income test, which will be discussed prior to the commencement of services.
The following funding bodies can influence service cost;
Wound care and other consumable products are available at cost price. Individuals are charged for all wound products or other supplies.
Please bring
District nursing aims to provide a flexible visiting service. However we may not be able to provide a specific visit time unless prior arrangement has been made.
If you will not be home for a nursing visit please advise the district nursing services at least the day prior where possible. This will allow the service to reschedule your visit.
Limited services may apply during weekends and public holidays. Warrnambool and Camperdown provide a 7 day a week service. Warrnambool Campus provides a limited evening service to support complex medication management and after hours palliative care symptom management. Lismore and Macarthur district nursing service no not provide services on weekends or public holidays.
Please provide safe access to nursing staff visiting your home by:
Copayment fees for eligible Home and Community Care Program for Your Person (HACC PYP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) are determines by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Australian Government Department of Health. Fees received will enhance service provision
Out of office hours you may leave a message on the answering service, and your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you require urgent medical assistance contact your nearest health service or general practitioner
Please provide safe access to nursing staff visiting your home by:
Let your nurse know any relevant or updated information about your health and circumstances. Such as if you have been to the doctor or specialist.