Overview
Social workers can help you to access services and entitlements, and assist with all aspects of discharge planning.
Current inpatients and outpatients of the hospital may be referred to see a social worker by hospital staff, or you may refer yourself by simply contacting the social work department.
Social workers can provide:
- counselling and support
- advocacy within the hospital and community
- information about community resources
- referral to other services
- preparation for discharge from hospital.
Getting here
Find us at:
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
For more information on getting here, visit Mercy Hospital for Women .
Opening hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4.30pm
For health professionals
Social work provides a professional and responsive support service for patients who are facing major health issues or have complex social needs.
Social workers can assist with access to services and entitlements and all aspects of discharge planning.
Current inpatients and outpatients of the hospital may be referred by hospital staff or they may refer themselves by simply contacting the social work department.
Social workers can provide:
- counselling and support
- advocacy within the hospital and community
- information about community resources
- referral to other services
- preparation for discharge from hospital.
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Midwife and nurse roles are available. Find out about life and work at Mercy Health and apply today!