Social Work - Wollongong 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
After Hours and Weekend Emergency contact
T: 02 4222 5000
How to get there, including by public transport
Bus, University Free Bus, Train and 10 minute walk.
Car parking
Multi storey car park available. 15 minute drop off parking available at Loftus Street entrance
Advice for disabled in getting to the service
Lifts available to Level 5 Block C. Disabled parking spaces available at Loftus Street entrance.
For more information on transport options for Wollongong Hospital or visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.