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Social workersÌýprovide a range of supportÌýandÌýservices that may be needed when a child is admitted into hospital. Social Work operates on a priority basis and may work directly with patients and families or provide secondary consultation or referral options.

ThisÌýis done through:Ìý

• Counselling
• Supporting families through times of crisis and distress
• Providing education and information
• Advocacy
• Planning forÌýreturning home.Ìý
• Referral to community agencies and supports.
• LiaisingÌýwith interstate, regional and other metropolitan hospitals
• Delivering groupÌýand support programs
• Facilitating access to the hospital
• Accessing practical and material assistance in relation to health needs/hospitalisation

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Social Work staff are locatedÌýin streams:

• Intake, Allocation and Flow
• MedicalÌý
• Surgical/ Trauma
• Ambulatory
• Critical Care
• Cancer Care
• Complex Care
• Emergency
• AfterÌýHours Services

Please contact the Social Work Department to enquire about current staff allocations on 9345 6111.