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NDIS Allied Health Services

NDIS Allied Health Services

Dietitians

At Ballarat Community Health we specialise in a range of allied health services, including dietetics, exercise physiology, physiotherapy podiatry and paediatric speech pathology.

These services fit into NDIS plans in the areas of ‘Improved health & wellbeing’, ‘Improved daily living’.

Work with you providing specialist advice and support on managing your diet to improve the nutritional quality of your diet improving overall health and wellbeing.

To find out more or make an appointment, make an enquiry via the customer service menu to the right-hand side of your screen. Alternatively, call our freindly cso team on (03) 5338 4500.

Contact

For NDIS Allied Health Enquiries
Call (03) 5338 4500

For NDIS Support Coordination
Call (03) 5358 7400 and ask to speak with the NDIS Response Coordinator

Exercise Physiologists

Work with you to support to develop individualised exercise programs that fit within an individual’s abilities to improve overall health and wellbeing

Podiatrists

Provide specialist advice on the health of your feet and ankles. They will work with you to improve your mobility and strength, allowing you to be more independent and participate more in your community.

Our podiatrists will assess your gait and factors that will affect your mobility and discuss a plan to enable you to maintain or enhance your mobility.

Physiotherapists

Work with you to help maintain and improve a person’s ability to move and function.

Our physiotherapists will start with your current functionality and, in consultation with you, develop a plan for improving your mobility, strength and functionality over time.

Paediatric Speech Pathologists

Work with clients from 2 to 8 years of age to assist with a range of communication difficulties such as production of speech sounds, fluency and language.

Our speech pathologists work closely with parents and carers to help support a child’s growth and development.

Service Request Form

NDIS Service Request Form

NDIS  Support Coordination has transitioned to Grampians Community Health

Please Call 5358 7400 and ask to speak with the NDIS Response Coordinator.

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Take Home Naloxone Program

Take Home Naloxone Program

Victoria’s Take-Home Naloxone Program allows more people who may experience or witness an opioid overdose to access free naloxone from an expanded range of organisations.

Contact

Kate Davenport
Harm Reduction Coordinator

Phone (03) 5338 9164

Organisations approved to supply naloxone under the program

Naloxone can be accessed from Ballarat Community Health NSPs or via outreach by calling or texting the Harm Reduction Coordinator on 0448 871 391
  • Lucas – 12 Lilburne Street
  • Sebastopol – 260 Vickers Street
  • Ballarat – 28 Victoria Street
  • Wendouree – 1042 Howitt Street
  • Wendouree – 10 Learmonth Road
  • Take Home Naloxone Program locations in Australia

  • What is Naloxone?

    Naloxone is a safe, non-addictive medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone works by blocking opioids, such as heroin or oxycodone, from attaching to the opioid receptors in the brain, allowing a person to breathe again.

    Naloxone will only work if a person has opioids in their system. It is available on prescription or as an over-the-counter medication.

    In Australia naloxone is available in 3 easy to use formulations, Nyxoid nasal spray, Prenoxad pre-filled syringe and Ampoules (which require drawing up into a syringe).

  • What is Naloxone for?

    Naloxone is available for anyone at risk of, or who may witness an opioid overdose.

    • People who are prescribed high doses of opioid medications such as oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl
    • People who use illicit opioids such as heroin
    • People returning to use after a period of abstinence
    • People using opioids in combination with other drugs or medicines such as alcohol, benzodiazepines or GHB.
    • People who use other illicit drugs such as cocaine – illicit drugs may be contaminated with opioids
    • Family and friends of people who use opioids, either prescribed or illicit

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