Agency Information Booklet - HomeGround Services
Agency Information Booklet - HomeGround Services
Agency Information Booklet - HomeGround Services
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17. Referral Process St. Vincent‟s at Home- Phone 9288 3817 and ask for the<br />
Community liaison to be paged.<br />
Cottage 0 Phone 9288 3817 and ask for Cottage Liaison Nurse to<br />
be paged.<br />
18. How to make a<br />
referral?<br />
19. What happens once<br />
I’ve made a referral?<br />
As above. See 17.<br />
St Vincent‟s at Home will advise when next visit available. Usually<br />
can visit within 24-48 hours of referral.<br />
Cottage- waiting list in place.<br />
20. Number of Workers St Vincent‟s at Home (SVAH) – 35 permanent staff and 20 casual<br />
staff<br />
The Cottage – approx 10 staff<br />
21. Partnerships involved<br />
in<br />
22. Networks (formal &<br />
informal)<br />
Many informal partnerships eg) with councils, RDNS HPP,<br />
ARBIAS, community health centres, etc.<br />
Part of St Vincent‟s Health, run by Sisters of Charity<br />
Cottage has links with Shekinah<br />
23. Disabled Access N/A<br />
24. Transport SVAH & The Cottage do not provide transport but are easily<br />
accessed by train or tram.<br />
25. Culture and<br />
Languages<br />
Some staff bilingual – currently Spanish, Greek & Vietnamese<br />
spoken<br />
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HACC & Homelessness in Yarra <strong>Agency</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Booklet</strong><br />
Coordinating <strong>Services</strong> for Better Outcomes
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