Social Work Services Wollongong

The social worker’s role in the hospital setting is to provide assessment, crisis counselling, information, advocacy and resources for patients and their families. They work with clients around issues such as adjustment to illness, carer stress, ageing, social and emotional issues that may impact on safety or wellbeing as well as providing support to people experiencing grief or loss.

Social Workers provide psycho-social assessments of patients, referral to services, counselling, work with families, group work and provide education. A holistic service as part of the treating team.

How to access this service - Speak with Ward staff.