Social Work - Port Kembla Hospital
Overview
What the service is
The social worker’s role in the hospital setting is to provide assessment, crisis counselling, information, advocacy and resources for patients and their families. They work with clients around issues such as adjustment to illness, carer stress, ageing, social and emotional issues that may impact on safety or wellbeing as well as providing support to people experiencing grief or loss.
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 Information
89-91 Cowper St
Warrawong NSW 2502
8.30am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday
Car parking
Available at the hospital car park
Advice for disabled in getting to the service
Disabled parking spaces available. Level access.
For more information on transport options visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.