Guide - Health
Health services for local residents
Urgent Medical Care Clinics
Free care for urgent but non-life-threatening injuries and illnessesNarre Warren Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
60 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren 3805 Tel (03) 9771 2020
www.narregatemedicalcentre.com.au
Dandenong Priority Primary Care Centre
1/134 Logis Boulevard, Dandenong South 3175 Tel (03) 9579 7933
www.greensmedicalgroup.com.au
Hospitals
Casey Hospital62-70 Kangan Drive, Berwick 3806
Tel (03) 8768 1200
www.monashhealth.org Dandenong Hospital
135 David Street Dandenong 3175
Tel (03) 9554 1000
www.monashhealth.org
Community Health Centres
Monash Health Community Berwick28 Parkhill Drive Berwick 3806
Tel (03) 8768 5100
www.monashhealth.org Monash Health Community Cranbourne
140-154 Sladen Street Cranbourne 3977
Tel (03) 8768 5100
www.monashhealth.org Monash Health Community Dandenong
122 Thomas Street Dandenong 3175
Tel (03) 9792 8100
www.monashhealth.org Monash Health Community Doveton
67 Power Road Doveton 3177
Tel (03) 5996 6317
www.monashhealth.org
NURSE-ON-CALL
Phone service providing immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurseTel 1300 60 60 24
www.healthdirect.gov.au
After Hours GP Helpline
After assessment by a registered nurse, you can speak directly to a GPTel 1800 022 222
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helping each other to recover from alcoholismTel 1300 222 222
www.aa.org.au
Arthritis Australia
Improving quality of life for Australians living with arthritisTel 1800 111 041
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
Asthma Australia
Helps people with asthma to breathe easy and live a full empowered lifeTel 1800 278 462
asthma.org.au
Australian Organ Donor Register
The national register where you record your organ and tissue donation decisionTel 1800 777 203
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
Better Health Channel
Information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live inwww.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Beyond Blue
Improving the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, or suicideTel 1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Blue Knot Foundation
Support to people who have experienced complex trauma including violence, abuse, neglect and exploitationTel 1300 657 380
blueknot.org.au
Bowel Cancer Australia
Prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancerHelpline Tel 1800 555 494
www.bowelcanceraustralia.org
Bravehearts
Prevention and treatment of child sexual abuseTel 1800 708 602
www.bravehearts.org.au
Butterfly Foundation
Support for eating disorders and body image issuesTel 1800 334 673
www.butterfly.org.au
Cancer Council Australia
Offers a range of services to support anyone affected by cancer615 St Kilda Road Melbourne 3004
Tel 13 11 20
www.cancer.org.au
Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN)
Supports and advocates for people raised in orphanages, children’s homes, and foster care247-251 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000
Tel 1800 008 774
www.clan.org.au
Continence Foundation of Victoria
Promoting bladder and bowel control healthNational Continence Helpline Tel 1800 330 066
www.continence.org.au
Dementia Australia
Support and information for people living with dementia, their carers, and familyNational Dementia Helpline Tel 1800 100 500
www.dementia.org.au
Department of Health and Aged Care
Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generationsTel 1800 020 103
www.health.gov.au
Diabetes Australia
Working to reduce the impact of diabetes on the communityTel 1800 177 055
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Grief Australia
For individuals, children and families who need assistance following the death of someone close253 Wellington Road, Mulgrave 3170
Tel 1800 642 066
www.grief.org.au
GriefLine
Free phone counselling for individuals and families experiencing loss and griefTel 1300 845 745
www.griefline.org.au
headspace
(National Youth Mental Health Foundation)Free early intervention mental health services for 12-25 year olds
headspace Dandenong Level 2 26 McCrae Street Dandenong 3175
headspace Narre Warren 66 Victor Crescent Narre Warren 3805
Tel 1800 367 968
www.headspace.org.au
Head to Health
Helping you find mental health digital resources and phone support servicesTel 1800 595 212
www.headtohealth.gov.au
Health Complaints Commissioner (Victoria)
Resolves complaints about healthcare and the handling of health information in VictoriaLevel 26, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000
Tel 1300 582 113
hcc.vic.gov.au
Healthy Bones Australia (formerly Osteoporosis Australia)
Reducing broken bones and improving bone healthHelpline Tel 1800 242 141
healthybonesaustralia.org.au
Heart Foundation Helpline
Personalised information on heart health, nutrition and a healthy lifestyleTel 13 1112
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Hepatitis Australia
Confidential, free and localised viral hepatitis information and support servicesHepatitis Infoline Tel 1800 437 222
www.hepatitisaustralia.com
Kidney Health Australia
Helping people with kidney disease to improve health outcomes125 Cecil Street South Melbourne 3205 Tel 1800 454 363
www.kidney.org.au
Kids Helpline
Free, private and confidential phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25Tel 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention servicesTel 13 1114
www.lifeline.org.au
Maternal and Child Health Line
Advice about the care and health of your child (from birth to school age)Tel 13 2229
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Medical Costs Finder
Find and understand costs for medical specialist services across Australiamedicalcostsfinder.health.gov.au
Medicare
Payments that can help when you use health care services or buy medicinesGPO Box 9822 Melbourne VIC 3001
Cranbourne Service Centre 7-9 Codrington Street Cranbourne 3977
Dandenong Service Centre 27-29 Robinson Street Dandenong 3175
Fountain Gate Service Centre 71 Webb Street Narre Warren 3805
General enquiries Tel 13 2011
Australian Immunisation Register Tel 1800 653 809
Continence Aids Payment Scheme Tel 1800 239 309
Feedback and complaints Tel 1800 132 468
Multilingual Phone Service Tel 13 1450
myGov help desk Tel 13 2307
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Tel 13 2290
Telephone claims Tel 13 2011
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
MensLine
Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concernsTel 1300 789 978
www.mensline.org.au
Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (Victoria)
Deals with complaints about public mental health services in VictoriaLevel 26, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000
Tel 1800 246 054
www.mhcc.vic.gov.au
National Cervical Screening Program
Check if you're eligible and learn about the cervical screening processTel 13 1556
www.health.gov.au
National Health Services Directory
Find health services (GPs, pharmacies, hospitals)www.nhsd.com.au
National Immunisation Program
Free vaccines to eligible people to help reduce diseases that can be prevented by vaccinationImmunise Australia Information Line Tel 1800 671 811
www.health.gov.au
Open Arms
Mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their familiesTel 1800 011 046
www.openarms.gov.au
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
Support for women and families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the first year of parenthoodTel 1300 726 306
www.panda.org.au
Partners in Wellbeing
Free support and advice to improve your mental health and wellbeingTel 1300 375 330
www.partnersinwellbeing.org.au
Poisons Information Centre
Advice about what to do if a person has been poisoned, bitten or stung, or has overdosed or made a mistake with medicineTel 13 1126
www.austin.org.au/poisons
Quit
Support to help people stop smoking or vapingQuitline Tel 13 78 48
www.quit.org.au
ReachOut
Online mental health organisation for young people and their parentswww.au.reachout.com
SANE Australia
Services to help support all Australians affected by complex mental health issuesTel 1800 187 263
www.sane.org
Stroke Foundation
Helps stroke survivors, carers or family members find the support and services they needStrokeLine Tel 1800 787 653
www.strokefoundation.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service
Telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicideTel 1300 659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Suicide Line
Counselling service offering professional support to people at risk of suicideTel 1300 651 251
www.suicideline.org.au
Switchboard Victoria
Peer-driven support services for LGBTIQA+ peopleTel 1800 184 527
www.switchboard.org.au
Tandem
Family and friends supporting people living with mental health issuesTel 1800 314 325
www.tandemcarers.org.au
Vision Australia
Supporting people who are blind or have low vision to be as independent as they choose45 Princes Highway Dandenong 3175 Tel 1300 847 466
www.visionaustralia.org
WellMob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoplewww.wellmob.org.au
13YARN
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support lineTel 13 9276
www.13yarn.org.au