Social Worker Calvary Mater Hospital
Social Work involves working with patients to help them achieve goals and ensure safe discharge from hospital back into the community. Social work is carried out in collaboration with patients and families as well as Doctors, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.
At Calvary Mater Newcastle, Social Workers help patients with:
Support of patients and families during admission
Adjusting to illness
Accessing community based services
Considerations regarding health care
Bereavement counselling
Trauma or domestic violence counselling
Coordinating family meetings
Discharge planning
Aged care placements Information and education
Post surgery services
Short term counselling
Transport options
Referrals for financial assistance
Referrals for legal assistance
Support groups
Referral for accommodation support
Address | Waratah NSW 2298 |
Phone | 02 4921 1211 |
Website | Visit Website |
Opening Hours | Available 8.30am - 4.30pm. Referral not required. |