Social Work - Shoalhaven 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

Shoalhaven Hospital
Scenic Dr
Nowra NSW 2541
02 4423 9317

8:00am - 4:30pm

Monday to Friday 

Limited weekend service

Car parking

Available onsite at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (main carpark).

Advice for disabled in getting to the service    

Level access.

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