Health Services A-Z


Acute Care

Omeo District Health provide four Acute Care beds for General Medical Care.

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Aged Care

Lewington House is co-Located at the Omeo District Health Service Facility. The surrounding gardens and living areas add to the homelike atmosphere of Lewington House.

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Allied Health

Omeo District Health provides a range of Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Speech Therapy and others. Some are delivered from ODH or community settings, including consumer's homes.

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Blood & Pathology Collection

Blood and pathology collection is available at the Omeo Medical Centre, by appointment only.

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Community Health Centre

The Community Health Centre, formerly known as the Omeo Medical Centre offers the following services: - Medical - Allied Health - Nursing

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Community Transport

Community Transport assists in the transport needs of elderly, frail aged or disabled people. A pool of volunteer drivers takes eligible clients to medical appointments.

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Complex Health Needs (Chronic Disease Management)

Chronic diseases are long lasting conditions with persistent effects. Their social and economic consequences can impact on peoples’ quality of life. Chronic conditions are becoming increasingly common and are a priority for action in the health sector. Many people with chronic conditions do not have a single, predominant condition, but rather they experience multimorbidity – the presence of 2 or more chronic conditions in a person at the same time.

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Dental

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is now the ongoing dental provider to the Omeo region. In partnership with Omeo District Health (ODH), Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and the Australian Dental Association Victoria (ADAVB), the Flying Doctor provides all eligible residents in the Omeo catchment area with no cost dental treatment.

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Disability Access

Omeo District Health strives to be an organisation that is accessible in all ways.

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District Nursing

The home based nursing team provides a range of nursing services to people of all ages living in the community. The aim is to improve and restore quality of life and to maintain an optimal level of health and independence.

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Foot Care

Our Practice Nurse is available as required for all your footcare needs.

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Gym

A gymnasium is available for community members on site at Omeo District Health. Some exercise classes are also delivered from the community gym for different age groups.

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Harvest Exchange

The Harvest Exchange is an informal produce share opportunity that promotes the pooling of produce – inviting everyone to share it. No money is exchanged. This is a community program that focusses on creating better access to fresh produce locally and promotes opportunities for people to eat healthier. This program also enables community connections and pride in growing your own produce.

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Home Based Services

The Home Care program is aimed at assisting frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to remain living independently at home in a community setting.

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Home Based Support

Omeo District Health offers a range of support services provided in home and community locations that aim to assist frail aged people and younger people with disabilities to remain living independently in the community.

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Infection Prevention & Control

Omeo District Health is committed to providing infection prevention and control systems using a risk management framework that supports safe practices and environments for all of its employees, volunteers, residents, patients and visitors.

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Lifestlye Co-Ordination

The purpose of the Lifestyle Co-ordination team is to promote the quality of life for the residents of Lewington House at Omeo District Health. The size of our facility offers a unique environment for our residents, providing opportunities that tailor for individual needs as well as group sessions. Our Lifestyle program offers a range of activities and experiences which include mental and sensory stimulation, physical activity, arts and crafts, local sightseeing drives, as well as activities that promote social interaction among residents, family, friends and community members.

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Meals On Wheels

Omeo District Health provide freshly cooked, sealed and delivered as requested by client. Soups and desserts are main onsite at ODH.

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Men's Shed

A Men’s Shed facility has been established on the shared site of the Omeo Country Fire Authority. The purpose of the Men’s Shed is to provide a venue for a range of community based activities that support and promote Men’s Health.

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Occupational Therapy

Services enable people experiencing injury, illness, developmental delay or the effects of ageing to maximize independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

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PAG (Social Support Group)

The Social Support Group operates every Tuesday and is run by Home Based Services Team at Omeo District Health.

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Patient Information

Omeo District Health ensures that the privacy of Patient / Resident / Client sensitive information is protected and maintained at all times.

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Pay Accounts

Account payments by phone or on the internet.

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Physiotherapy

The service provides clinical assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory conditions; rehabilitation following surgery, education on management of conditions and development of personal exercise programs. This service is led by a Physiotherapist and supported by an Allied Health Assistant.

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Podiatry

The services of a visiting qualified podiatrist are available for appointments quarterly at Omeo District Health.

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Procurement

Omeo District health has established a Procurement Framework that provides guidelines and protocols for conducting any procurement activity.

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Respite

Respite Care assists frail aged and people with disabilities to remain at home and in the community by providing carers, including parents, spouses and family members, with a break from their caring responsibilities.

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Rights and Responsibilities

Rights and responsibilities of consumers and service providers.

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Safe Patient Care Act

Omeo District Health provides inpatient care in several wards and departments. Our Nurses are essential to ensuring quality and safe care.

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Scholarship – Barbara Shelton Memorial Scholarship

A student from the local community, that has successfully gained entry into an approved course to undertake training in a health related discipline.

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Speech Therapy

The speech pathology service is provided currently through Seven Senses Therapy Services.

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Supporting Health in New Events (SHINE) Auxiliary

SHINE is an acronym for Supporting Health In New Events “SHINE” fundraising auxiliary consists of a small group of volunteers who work enthusiastically to raise funds for the purchase of equipment for the direct benefit of patients and residents at Omeo District Health and Lewington House.

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Telehealth

Omeo District Health have access to the Health Direct portal for conducting telehealth with patients.

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Transitional Care Program

The Transition Care Program (TCP) provides short term care and services for older people (and sometimes younger people) after they leave hospital.

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Urgent Care Centre

Omeo District Health Urgent Care Centre is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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Youth Services

ODH – Youth Services aims to provide accessible services to young people aged between 12-25, within the Omeo/Swifts Creek Region.

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