Overview
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer offers support and information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families attending Werribee Mercy Hospital for inpatient and outpatient services.
The Aboriginal Programs space, Weelam-ik Murrup Dornong, provides a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, staff and community. Weelam-ik Murrup Dornong translates to ‘My home, life, heart’. It is a combination of both Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) language words, representing the Aboriginal people local to Werribee.
Mercy Health is committed to closing the gap and improving health outcomes and experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Getting here
Find us at:
300 Princes Highway
Werribee Victoria 3030
For more information on getting here, visit Werribee Mercy Hospital .
Location details
The Aboriginal hospital liaison officer is located in the main hospital, adjacent to the central corridor in the Weelam-ik Murrup Dornong space.
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8am–4.30pm
Your appointment
More information
Team Composition
Throughout your experience, you may be supported by:
- Senior Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
- Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer
- Nurse
- Midwife
- Allied Health Specialist
For health professionals
Aboriginal Services provides culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families across all Werribee Mercy Hospital patient services.
The Aboriginal hospital liaison officer offers support and information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families who attend Werribee Mercy Hospital for inpatient and outpatient services.
The Aboriginal Services space, Weelam-ik Murrup Dornong, provides a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, staff and community. Weelam-ik Murrup Dornong translates to ‘My home, life, heart’. It is a combination of both Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) language words, representing the Aboriginal people local to Werribee.
Mercy Health is committed to closing the gap and improving health outcomes and experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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