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The Grampians Regional Palliative Care Team (GRPCT) is the consultancy team, which provides specialist medical and advanced nursing support throughout the region. 

The Healthy Weight Management Program is an evidence-based program to support adults to develop helpful patterns of thinking and behaviour to better manage their weight.

The Persistent Pain Management Service is for people who have persistent pain and would like to learn how to better manage their pain.

We connect people with their community through social activities. Being around others helps to keep people active. We want people to keep their independence as long as possible and our programs support this.  

A client centred program where our team of specialist staff support patients, carers and their families to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The CDAMS team offers diagnosis, treatment and services for people with cognitive, dementia and memory-related illnesses and issues.

A Health Independence Program (HIP) providing care coordination for people with complex medical and/or psychosocial issues. 

The Transition Care Program's (TCP) purpose is to minimise the number of older people experiencing inappropriate, extended lengths of stay in hospital or being prematurely admitted into residential aged care. TCP provides short- term care that seeks to foster independence in older people, after a hospital stay and is a goal-orientated, time-limited and therapy-focused program. 

An alternative care pathway for patients that no longer require acute care or have limited benefit from subacute care and are unable to be discharged from hospital.

BHS at Home provides care to people in their home that would otherwise need to be delivered within a hospital setting.

An education and support service for those who have experienced an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or have complex neurological issue. 

The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service aims to provide all Victorian children, who require specialist rehabilitation, the ability to access the services they need, when they need it and in the most appropriate location, no matter where the family lives.

Post Acute Care (PAC) Program provides short-term, time-limited services and support for those who need extra help at home after a public hospital stay.  

Our Radiology department offers a full range of diagnostic tests. For more information on specific tests please click the link below.  

MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses a strong magnet and radiofrequency energy to produce images in any plane through the body. MRI pictures show the soft tissues of the body, muscles, nerves, brain, discs, ligaments and cartilage. During the scan, you will by lying inside the tunnel of the scanner. The MRI will make some loud tapping noises during the exam so earplugs or headphones can be provided. Music can also be provided during the scan, if you wish.

An X-ray (radiograph) involves using a small dose of radiation to produce pictures of bones and other internal tissues, such as lungs and bowel. The images show the parts of your body in different shades of black and white.

An Ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to make an image of a person’s internal body structures, is safe for use during pregnancy and generally non-invasive. Common reasons for Ultrasound scanning include investigations of a person’s abdominal and pelvic organs, musculoskeletal and vascular systems, and to check foetal development during pregnancy.

A CT scan (computed tomography) is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed pictures of the body.The CT scan is a non-invasive, painless and relatively safe procedure that doesn’t require any recovery time.

A DEXA scan, also known as a Bone Densitometry test, is an enhanced form of X-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. A DEXA scan is a non-invasive medical test that is effective in tracking the effects of treatment for osteoporosis and other conditions that cause bone loss.

Nuclear medicine is a specialised area of radiology that uses small amounts of radioactive medications (radiopharmaceuticals) to image and sometimes treat disease.