Gabrielle Jennings Centre
Werribee, Victoria (location within Werribee Mercy Hospital)
Clinics and services
We offer clinics and services across Victoria and southern New South Wales. Our services are available to all public and privately insured patients.
Getting here
Gabrielle Jennings CentreGabrielle Jennings Centre for Palliative Care, Werribee Mercy Hospital
300 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
The Gabrielle Jennings Centre has a fully accessible external entrance.
Parking availability
Visitor parking is available on site at Werribee Mercy Hospital and can be accessed through the entrances on Hoppers Lane or the Princes Highway.
The closest car park to Gabrielle Jennings Centre is at the front of the hospital (off Hoppers Lane). There is a drop-off and pick up area at the entrance to the Gabrielle Jennings Centre.
The Gabrielle Jennings Centre has a main entrance but it can also be accessed from the main hospital building.
Visitor drop-off
There is a visitor drop-off area at the entrance of the Gabrielle Jennings Centre.
Accessible car parking
There is accessible car parking available on site for people who hold a disability parking permit.
Pay stations are located in each the car parks and at the Outpatients Clinic.
Public transport
The hospital is located opposite the Hoppers Crossing Railway Station on the Werribee Line. It takes up to 10 minutes to walk from the railway station to the hospital main entrance.
Bus lines servicing Werribee Mercy Hospital are the 153 Williams Landing — Werribee Station, and the 498 Laverton Station — Hoppers Crossing Station (via Dunnings Road).
Taxis
Taxis can be accessed at the Gabrielle Jennings Centre entrance and the main entrance of the hospital.
Visitor information
Open hours
The centre has its own entry during the hours of 7am–8pm.
Access out of those hours is by prior arrangement with the nurse-in-charge.
After hours access
Visitor access between the hours of 8pm-7am is allowed by prior arrangement with the nurse-in-charge.
General visiting hours
There are no set visiting hours. Up to three family members may stay overnight, by arrangement with the nurse-in-charge.
On site shops and cafes
A café and gift shop, which sells a small collection of gifts and flowers, is located on site in the main corridor.
Opening hours
Monday–Friday: 7am–8pm
Weekends: 8am–8pm (please note: hot food is not available on weekends).
There is free public wi-fi available on site.
Concessions available for long stays
Please speak to the centre manager if you are seeking any concessions.
Additional support services available
During the inpatient admission, patients who are planning to be discharged from the Gabrielle Jennings Centre for Palliative Care, may be referred to a community palliative care service for ongoing management of their pain, other symptoms and psycho-social support at home depending on their individual needs.
Contacts
For patients and health professionals
Gabrielle Jennings Centre for palliative care
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Phone numbers:
Gabrielle Jennings Centre for palliative care
03 8754 3731
- Phone number: 03 8754 3735
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Address:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
300 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
Mercy Palliative Care Services
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Phone numbers:
Mercy Palliative Care Services
1300 369 019
24 hours, 7 days of week
- Website: Mercy Palliative Care
Nurse Unit Manager Mercy Palliative Care
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Phone numbers:
Ms Deanne Layton
(03) 9364 9777
- Email address: [email protected]
Other places to get help
NURSE-ON-CALL
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Phone numbers:
NURSE-ON-CALL
1300 60 60 24
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Website: NURSE-ON-CALL - health.vic
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About:
NURSE-ON-CALL is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse.
If you think your situation is an emergency, you should always call 000 or go to an emergency department at a hospital.
Call for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Victoria for health advice 24 hours a day (calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate).
NURSE-ON-CALL puts you directly in touch with a registered nurse for caring, professional health advice around the clock. You may need us when:
– you or someone you’re caring for is feeling unwell
– you are not sure if you should seek medical help
– you’re away from home or situated a long way from medical help
– you simply want advice or information about health services in your area.What happens when I call for advice?
Step 1 – a registered nurse will answer your call and collect some basic details.Step 2 – the nurse will then ask you a series of questions about your symptoms and other issues relating to your health.
Step 3 – at the end of the call the nurse may suggest ways you can care for yourself, advise you to contact a GP or, in the event that your condition is very serious, transfer the call to 000. Note that nurses do not provide a full diagnosis of your symptoms.
NURSE-ON-CALL uses the most up-to-date health information available, giving you and your family the highest quality advice. All information you provide remains confidential and records are fully secure.
Lifeline
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Phone numbers:
Lifeline
131 114
24 hours, 7 days a week
- Website: lifeline.org.au
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About:
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
What happens when you call 13 11 14
Our trained Telephone Crisis Supporters will answer your call and:Listen to your situation
Provide immediate support
Assist to clarify options and choices available to you
Provide you with referral information for other services in your local area.
Your call will be answered as soon as possible by the next available crisis supporter. If your call isn’t answered straight away, it means we are experiencing high demand for our service and helping other Australians in need.Please stay on the line or call back later.
If you are in immediate danger call 000.
beyondblue
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Phone numbers:
beyondblue Support Service
1300 224 636
24 hours, 7 days a week
- Website: beyondblue.org.au
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About:
Equipping everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. We give people the confidence to support those around them, and make anxiety, depression and suicide part of everyday conversations. And as well as tackling stigma, prejudice and discrimination, we’re breaking down the barriers that prevent people from speaking up and reaching out.
Services avialable through the beyondblue website include:
- Call
- Chat online
- Online forums
If you require immediate support, please contact the beyondblue Support Service.
CarerHelp
- Website: CarerHelp
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About:
CarerHelp aims to empower you to cope with the hard times as well as you can, and to make space for good times as well. When carers feel ready for their role, everybody benefits.
Palliative Care Victoria
- Website: Palliative Care Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria
- Website: Cancer Council Victoria
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About:
Information for patients and health professionals about cancer including what it is, prevention information and how they can help you.
Last reviewed February 3, 2020.
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