Nambour Community Health

Nambour Community Health offers several healthcare services including the following:

Domestic Assistance – basic household duties

Community Health Nursing Services – assessment and monitoring of health needs. Health education in relation to chronic health conditions

Psychology – working with people for whom psychological issues are impeding their ability to manage their chronic health conditions

Social Work – Improving health and wellbeing by working with clients living with chronic health conditions. Provide counselling and support to carers of people with chronic health conditions

Occupational Therapy – promote independence and safety in daily living skills through advice and prescribing equipment. Arrange home modifications and equipment to assist with day-to-day activities at home

Speech Pathology – assessment and treatment for swallowing and/ or communication difficulties

Nutrition and Dietetics – nutrition assessment and education for people living with chronic health conditions

Continence Advisory Service – assessment, treatment and education of clients with complex urinary and/ or bowel incontinence. Assessment, education and support of clients with catheters and their carers’.

Care Coordination Service – a specialised self-management support program for clients with chronic heath conditions which enables clients to learn the skills required to manage and monitor the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Otago Exercise Program – home-based program combining strength and balance retraining exercises to prevent falls in older community members (80 years of age and over).

Health Education Programs – covering education and practical strategies to manage health issues including but not limited to: type 2 diabetes education, managing anxiety and continence awareness.