Service Directory
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**If you experience difficulty downloading this document hard copies are available by contacting reception on any GCH site
How you can get involved
The first step starts with you.
The staff at Grampians Community Health is committed to community development and support. The following service directory details the programs offered and supported within GCH as well as information on how to access those services. The directory contains a list of programs we offer as well as a comprehensive list of co-located services and information on other groups who use the buildings and resources of GCH.
The ongoing support of individuals and groups within our communities is an important part of the work Grampians Community Health does. Where possible, staff are willing to help with submissions and applications for groups and communities as well as provide access to resources within the Centres to help with ongoing community support.
Get involved!
Consumer and community involvement at GCH is essential to the provision of a quality health service. You can make a difference! GCH is your community health centre and we value your ideas. Getting involved can have beneficial outcomes for your own health and that of the community you live in. Community members may become involved at many different levels.
Become a Member
Being a Member of GCH allows access to: Quarterly newsletters, use of GCH Resource Centre in Stawell, health info on request, invitations to participate in public forums, GCH focus groups, meetings & surveys if interested. GCH members are members of the local community with a common interest in the work or services provided by GCH. Membership is free.
Become a Board Member
The Board has overall responsibility for the running of GCH. Board meetings are held monthly. Its roles include:
- Representing the health interests of the local community
- Strategic planning
- Evaluation of GCH services, programs & resources
- Policy development
- Financial accountability
Become a Volunteer
- Do Care One to One Visiting Program and Volunteer Drivers
- Bali Club
- Youth activities & camps
- Nexus Volunteers- Horsham
- Other program activities & camps
- Stawell based programs
Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone may apply to become a volunteer with GCH. GCH volunteers are people of all ages from all walks of life.
How to access a service:
Referral and self referral can be made directly to the intake worker for any service at GCH. The intake worker will then make sure you are contacted promptly by the service you need.
Client Rights
As a service user of the Grampians Community Health, you have the right to:
- Quality health care.
- Consideration of your needs.
- Respect for your privacy and dignity.
- Accurate, relevant and user friendly information on services, options and treatment.
- Participation in decision making affecting your health care.
- An informed environment encouraging choice and participa tion in choosing health care options.
- Access to information relating to your personal use of the health care system.
- Confidentiality.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 provides access to information in the possession of the Government of Victoria and other bodies under Victorian Law. Information can pertain to the operation of agencies and is limited only by exceptions and exemption for the protection of essential public interest and the private business affairs of persons in respect of whom information is collected and held by agencies.
Privacy and Access to information
In April 2001 the Victorian Government passed the Health Records Act 2001 which:
- Gives Victorians a legally enforceable right of access to their health information contained in records held in the private sector, and
- Establishes eleven Health Privacy Principles (HPP’s) that will
apply to personal health information collected, used and held
in the public and private sectors.
Access to health information held in the public sector remains via Freedom of Information Laws. As of 1st July 2002, the Health Records Act is fully operational and the HPP’s will be legally binding.
Would you like to make a donation?
Donation to services or programs are welcome at GCHdonations of $2.00 are tax deductible.
