Social Workers are available to help patients and their families manage the practical, personal and emotional issues that arise due to illness. We can provide counselling and other services that might be needed when you or somebody close to you has a physical and/or emotional health problem or disability.
Social Workers are interested in issues to do with:
- Illness
- Disability
- Loss & Grief
- Family Violence and other forms of abuse
- Child Protection
- Lifestyle Changes
- Relationships
- Family Issues
- Social Justice
Social Workers can assist in practical matters to do with:
- Community Resources and Services
- Transport Issues
- Accommodation and Housing
- Finances and Benefits
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Legal Issues
Social Workers are trained professionals who work within a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals.