Community health services in Rosebud will have two new homes.
Peninsula Community Health Service will now operate out of two locations –
Rosebud Hospital and the Rosebud Community Rehabilitation Centre.
“Southern Peninsula residents will now benefit from increased community health services delivered from two central locations,” said Margaret Martin, Acting General
Manager for Peninsula Community Health Service. Children’s and family services, dietetics, diabetes education, access and counselling
services and chronic disease management will be offered from Elanora House whichis located in front of Rosebud Hospital. The Community Dental program will operate
from the rear of the hospital.
At the Rosebud Community Rehabilitation Centre, services will include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and group exercise programs.
“Following the loss of the previous PCHS Rosebud site, staff delivered services from a number of locations. These facilities were not suitable and as such could not adequately support our clients,” said Margaret. Services will begin at Rosebud Hospital by Christmas. Services at Rosebud Community Rehabilitation Centre will begin operation by the end of January 2009.
“Our commitment has been to get these services up and running. In doing so we have been able to enhance a number of services and programs offered,” Margaret added.
“A full-time exercise physiologist will be based at the Rosebud Community Rehabilitation Centre plus a number of increased childrens services will be offered at Elanora House.”
Planning is currently underway for the long-term permanent move of community health services in Rosebud. Planning will take into account ease of accessibility by
public transport, a move to a more visible area and opportunity for expansion.
“This is an exciting step for Peninsula Health. We look forward to working with the local community in continuing to enhancing the number of services available on the
Southern Peninsula,” said Margaret.
Picture shows: Staff look over the new site plans for the Rosebud based community health services. (L-R): Janet Bain, Podiatrist; Ronda Jamroz, Client Services; Margaret Patterson, Client Services Coordinator; Erin Farnbach, Dietitian and Louise Wyatt, Client Services.
For further information contact:
John Jukes
03 9788 1295
Kate Chipperfield
03 9788 1285
