Merri Health Annual Report 2023_Final_WEB | Page 12

OUR SERVICES

We provide 70 + services to support the physical , mental and social health of our diverse communities .
Our services are accredited under the following Standards :
Early Childhood Intervention Standards
Mental Health Service Accreditation
Quality Improvement Council
Human Services Standards
Community Care Common Standards
National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards – dental services
Rainbow Tick Inclusive Practice Standards
Aged services
Our aged care services support choice , connection and independence for anyone over 65 years , or 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples .
We provide tailored , culturally responsive Home Care Packages , social groups , wellness programs , short-term education , exercise groups and health services like occupational therapy , physiotherapy and more .
Carer support
Merri Health is the lead organisation for Carer Gateway in Victoria and is one of seven partners across the state providing flexible and individualised support for all types of carers .
In addition to our Carer Gateway services , we also support carers through our Merri Carer Services , a suite of support services for people in the North and West Metropolitan areas .
Child and family services
Promoting happy , healthy children and strong families with services like counselling , audiology , early parenthood coaching , support for children with a disability and Victims of Crime .
Chronic conditions
Treatment and support to help you live well by managing your chronic condition , such as diabetes , persistent pain , heart and respiratory conditions .
Community wellbeing
We respond to the changing health needs of our community . We help shape healthy schools , address poor school readiness among migrant children through a partnership with local primary schools , support gay , lesbian , bisexual , transgender , intersex and queer inclusiveness , and much more .
Dental services
Promoting good , oral health through education and general dental support for children and adults . We ’ re also delivering free student dental care through our Smile Squad .
Disability services
Supporting people with a disability with flexible health services and greater choices including speech pathology , occupational therapy , carer support and more . We also provide education and support for children with a disability and their families in Ovens Murray as an NDIS Early Childhood Approach partner .
Health and wellness services
Supporting you to stay healthy and well with short-term education and exercise groups , healthy eating education , health services like physiotherapy , occupational therapy , podiatry and more .
Mental health services
Supporting recovery , better health and wellbeing through local group activities , one-on-one support , counselling , support for victims of crime , young people that identify same-sex attracted or gender diverse , residents and proprietors of Supported Residential Services .
Young adult services
Helping put young adults on track for a healthy and fulfilling life with carer support , counselling , education , one-on-one help , group activities and support for victims of crime .
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