Coffs Harbour Social Work Service

The Social Work Department provides a range of supportive services including:

•Coping emotionally with adjustment to illness and the impact on family, including carers

•Managing stress, depression and anxiety

•Communicating with family, friends and medical teams

•Practical, legal & financial concerns

•Effects of illness on self-esteem, confidence & lifestyle

•Carer stress

•Grief and loss issues.

Types of support provided: •Professional support in adapting to serious & chronic illness

•Family conferences around important decisions

•Stress & anxiety management

•Assistance with practical, financial & legal matters

•Information & referral to community resources

•Advocacy.