Our services
Apart from our group Social
Outreach and Advocacy services, here at Warrnambool we work
closely with our local community, and those further afield, on a
range of other activities, usually in partnership with local
community groups addressing disadvantage. These include:
Raphael Centre South West Victoria
Our Raphael Centre provides
information and support to women and their families affected by pre
and post natal anxiety, stress and depression. Post-natal
depression and community counselling is available to clients in the
Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite Shires.
Mental health services
We are committed to meeting the needs of patients with mental
illness by ensuring they receive comprehensive services and care of
the highest quality. In Warrnambool, we operate a number of
mental health services directed at
the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Most of our
services are conducted in the community, in settings where clients
feel comfortable. This enables easier access to mental health
services for many people and removes potential stigmatisation often
encountered by those accessing mainstream mental
health care. We also provide help to people with body image
and substance use issues as well as specific services for
Aboriginal people.
Providing financial assistance to Anglicare
We provide financial assistance to Anglicare help them
buy food for their Empty Cupboard Program, which assists
people in need within our region.
Community Support Leave for caregivers
We actively encourage caregivers to contribute to the community
and provide Community Support Leave, which enables them to apply
for up to four hours per month or one week per year of paid leave
to match an equivalent amount of personal leave to provide
voluntary services to organisations addressing disadvantage.
Donation of equipment and supplies
We donate hospital equipment, computers, medical supplies and
pharmaceuticals to health professionals and community groups
working with the disadvantaged.
East Timor
St John of God Hospital Warrnambool, together with the
wider community, has been active in supporting the Bakhita Primary
Health Clinic in Eraulo, East Timor. Caregivers, local doctors and
allied health professionals have volunteered their time to provide
direct care and training at the centre.
Support has also been provided to the Salesian Orphanages in
Venilale and Lago. The hospital provides clothing, footwear,
toiletries, books, sporting equipment, and stationary as
required.
Shamrock House
Shamrock House is a safe haven in the community for those
requiring assistance in a time of personal crisis or need. The
hospital provides financial assistance to Father Murphy to
assist in purchasing food for Shamrock house.
Warrnambool Community Meal program
We provide soup for the community meal (soup kitchen) program
and caregivers are rostered to assist in providing the
meal program.