Overview
Our African liaison worker can:
- explain the different types of care available to you before your baby is born
- stay with you during your consultation
- introduce you to other services at the hospital that may be helpful such as social work, physiotherapy, dietetics/nutrition and diabetes education
- offer culturally appropriate guidance to doctors, midwives, nurses and others, so your needs are better understood
- discuss your concerns with hospital staff if you need more support
- help you provide feedback about your care in the hospital
- establish and maintain links between the African communities and Mercy Hospital for Women.
This service is optional.
Please let our staff know if you would like support from our African liaison worker.
If appropriate, our staff may ask if you would like to access this support.
Otherwise, you can contact our African liaison worker directly:
African Liaison worker
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Phone numbers:
African Liaison worker
03 8458 4150
- Email address: [email protected]
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About:
Please contact us if you would like support from our African Liaison worker.
African Liaison worker
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Phone numbers:
African Liaison worker
03 8458 4150
- Email address: [email protected]
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About:
Please contact us if you would like support from our African Liaison worker.
Getting here
Find us at:
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
For more information on getting here, visit Mercy Hospital for Women .
Location details
Outpatients Department, Level 3
On-site signage and indicators
Look for the African Liaison/FARREP signs on-site.
How can people get access?
To find the Outapatients Department, take the lift to Level 3 and turn right as you exit.
Opening hours
Monday to Wednesday, 8am–4pm.
Thursday and Friday, 8.30am–3.30pm.
Your appointment
More information
Team Composition
Throughout your experience, you may be supported by:
- African liaison worker.
For health professionals
African liaison worker supports African women and their families during their care at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Additional contact details
Contact
African liaison worker
Phone: 03 8458 4150
Email: [email protected]
Contacts
MHW - FARREP Worker/ African Liaison Worker – Heidelberg
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Phone numbers:
MHW - FARREP Worker/ African Liaison Worker – Heidelberg
03 8458 4150
- Email address: [email protected]
WMH - FARREP Worker/ African Liaison Worker – Werribee
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Phone numbers:
WMH - FARREP Worker/ African Liaison Worker – Werribee
0482 122 920
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