Table Of Contents - Bundaberg Regional Council

BLUE CARE ALLIED HEALTH
Street Address: 1a River Terrace Bundaberg QLD 4670
Postal Address: PO Box 952 Bundaberg QLD 4670
P: (07) 4153 0521 F: (07) 4151 8548
E: bundy.therapy@bluecare.org.au W: http://www.bluecare.org.au
Operating/meeting times: 7.30am to 4.00pm (Monday to Friday excluding Public
Holidays)
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Service description: Provider of professional Allied Health Services to frail aged and
younger disabled people and their carers. Services aim to maintain optimum levels of
independence and well being by delivering physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
podiatry and dietetic services.
BREASTSCREEN QUEENSLAND BUNDABERG SERVICE
Street Address: Bundaberg Hospital, Bourbong Street Bundaberg
Postal Address: P.O. Box 24 Bundaberg 4670
P: Appointments - 13 20 50 or (07) 4150 2800
F: (07) 4150 2819 W: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/breastscreen
Operating/meeting times: Monday to Friday
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Service description: The service provides a high quality, complete breast cancer
screening and assessment service, free-of-charge to eligible women. We offer: *
Participation in the only nationally-accredited breast screening and assessment
program in the Wide Bay region, including a mailed invitation for rescreening every
two years * Free breast cancer screening for eligible women, including any follow-up
tests that may be required * Referral for treatment if breast cancer is detected *
Counselling service with our trained nurse-counsellor * Information resources about
breast cancer and breast screening, including presentations for community groups and
workplaces * TTY and interpreter services available for women with special needs *
Appointments available for age-eligible women who have a disability. Conveniently
located at Bundaberg Hospital (next to the Red Cross Blood Service, access via Queens
Park Road), with a satellite service available at Hervey Bay Hospital. A mobile service
visits Maryborough every year and rural locations every two years. Age Eligibility:
Women aged 50-69 years are especially encouraged to attend every two years as the
biggest risk factor for breast cancer is age. Women aged 40 to 49 years and 70 years
and older can also attend if they choose. A doctor's referral is not required
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP
Postal Address: PO Box 1450 Bundaberg 4670
P: (07) 4152 6245 M: 0439 181 043
Meeting Place: Bundaberg Family Centre Kensington Street Bundaberg
Operating/meeting times: meets on the last Mon of month at 1.30pm.
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Service description: to help people with diabetes.
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