Social Work

Overview

What the service is

Social workers seek to enhance an individual's well-being, by active involvement in situations of personal distress and crisis. Our customers may be seen as inpatients, outpatients or seen in the community health centre settings.

What we do 

Social Workers provide psycho-social assessments of patients, referral to services, counselling, work with families, group work and provide education.  

What to expect 

A holistic service as part of the treating team

How to access this service

Speak with ward staff/Contact by phone

Contact Information

Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre
Hospital Road
Bulli NSW 2516
02 4249 1300

8.30am to 5.00pm

Monday to Friday

How to get there, including by public transport    

Bus and 10 minute walk.
Train and 25 minute walk.

Car parking

Available 

Advice for disabled in getting to the service

Disabled parking spaces available.  Ramp access.

For information on transport options for the Bulli District Hospital or visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play

Our Staff

Peter
Orr
Head of Discipline - Social Work

Peter Orr is Head of Discipline for Social Work for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). He brings 35 years’ experience in Social Work and has worked in a variety of settings including hospital, community, and non-government organisations in both Australia and the UK.

Social Workers are located in teams throughout the District, including child and family, aged care, palliative care, mental health, cancer care, sexual assault, domestic violence as well as hospital services. We are committed to providing a comprehensive, professional and timely service.