Health Services in Plantagenet
What Is This?
Health Services provide links to medical support in both the public and private sector. The support includes a wide range of initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. These services include primary care, hospital care, mental health services, allied health services, preventive care, and health promotion programs.
How Is It Funded?
Health Services are primarily funded through Medicare and other public health initiatives. Additional funding comes from private health insurance, and out-of-pocket gap payments by patients. How much does it cost? The costs vary from each provider and health service. A portion of costs might be met by either Medicare or private health insurance.
How To Access?
Individuals can access health services through local clinics, hospitals, online health platforms, and referrals from general practitioners (GPs). Government websites and hotlines also provide information on available health services, including emergency assistance and specialised care.
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Community Health & Medical
General Support Services & Counselling
Amity Health - Mount Barker
Amity HealthAmity Health is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of programs to support the health and well-being of our local community.
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Mental Health Services
Integrated Primary Mental Health Care - Great Southern
Amity HealthSupport for individuals with mild to moderate mental health concerns, including low intensity evidence-based interventions and psychological therapies via face-to-face and telehealth sessions. A referral from your doctor is required.
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Hospitals
Plantagenet Hospital
WA Country Health ServiceThe WA Country Health Service is committed to providing accessible health services to the regional population, and a quality health care workforce at the Plantagenet Hospital. In an emergency please call '000'.
Mount Barker
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Sexual Support Services & Counselling
1800RESPECT
MHSTAre you experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence? Seeking to support someone who is? Qualified, experienced counsellors are available 24/7 to provide support, information and referral. Call 000 if in danger.
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Drug & Alcohol Services
24hr Alcohol and Drug Support Line
Mental Health CommissionThe Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a 24/7 non-judgemental and confidential telephone counselling, information, referral and support line for alcohol and drug use.
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Drug & Alcohol Services
24hr Meth Helpline
Mental Health CommissionThe Meth Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone seeking help for their own or another person’s meth use.
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Drug & Alcohol Services
24hr Parent and Family Drug Support Line
Mental Health CommissionThe Parent and Family Drug Support Line provides confidential counselling, information and referral by professional counsellors as well as support by Parent Peer Volunteers to parents and families in Western Australia who are concerned about a family members' alcohol or other drug use.
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General Practice/Doctor
Abby Health App
Abby Health TechnologyJoin Abby Health app and enjoy 100% bulk-billed telehealth consultations with Australian doctors online! Become a valued member of the Abby Health family and gain unlimited access to fully bulk-billed GP appointments and more.
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Health Rehabilitation Services
Activ8 Health Club
A registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Community Health & Medical
Active8
The Better Health CompanyActive8 is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for parents and carers of children 2 – 5 in Western Australia | Learn about building healthy foundational habits for your family!
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Child Youth & Family Health
Amity Health - Albany
Amity HealthOur Communities for Children program enables us to provide funding and support to our community partners in the Great Southern to deliver programs for children and families to support their health, wellbeing and community connections.
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Community Health & Medical
Amity Health - Albany
Amity HealthAmity Health is a not-for-profit organisation offering health care services in the Great Southern, Mid-West, South West, Wheatbelt and South-East Coastal Goldfields regions. Your health and well-being is our priority and we can help you to access the best possible services whether you require a medical specialist, support and advice or information on our program areas. We are NDIS registered.
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General Health Services
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses AssociationAPNA champions the role of primary health care nurses; to advance professionalrecognition, ensure workforce sustainability, nurture leadership in health, and optimisethe role of nurses in patientcentered care.
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Mental Health Services
Allied Health
Avicenna Health and Wellness
Good health is not a luxury, it is what you deserve. Blending science and traditional knowledge, we support you on your journey to optimal health with natural, holistic, and personalised solutions.
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Allied Health
Axis Health Psychology
Health focused, evidence-based psychological therapy and hypnotherapy for anxiety, depression and stress; gut health; disordered eating and disturbed sleep.
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Community Health & Medical
Better Health Coaching Service
The Better Health CompanyThe Better Health Coaching Service is a FREE phone-based service for Western Australian adults 18+ | Work towards your health goals with the support of a health professional!
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Community Health & Medical
Better Health Program
The Better Health CompanyBetter Health Program is a FREE healthy lifestyle program for Western Australian children aged 6 – 12 and their families | Build healthy habits as a family with positive behaviour changes!
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Mental Health Services
BluePages Depression Information
E - Hub HealthBluePages Depression Information provides evidence-based information about depression - what it feels like, how it is diagnosed, how you can seek help and which treatments work. The website includes reviews of the available scientific evidence for a large number of potential depression treatments, so that individuals can make informed decisions about which treatments might be best for them.
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Mental Health Services
Community Mental Health Service - Albany
WA Country Health ServiceCommunity Mental Health Services provide services for people experiencing mental illness in the local area.
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Mental Health Services
Community Mental Health Step Up/Step Down Service - Albany
Neami NationalThis is a short-term, mental health residential recovery service that offers either step up support (for people at risk of being admitted to a hospital) or a step down in support (for people leaving hospital but need extra support before moving back into the community). The Albany step up/step down service is operated by Neami.