Social, health and community services supporting Cardinia Shire

General Wellbeing




Better Health Channel
Better Health Channel is fully funded by the Victorian Government and provides health and medical information that is quality assured, reliable, up-to-date, easy to understand and locally relevant.

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Kooweerup Regional Health Service
Provides a range of care, health, medical, community and home care services. Services include residential aged care including dementia care, Hospital ; medical inpatient care, respite care, Transitional Care , Early Parenting unit – including Specialist Breast feeding (Lactation) consultation. Outpatients – Allied Health including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Diabetes Education, Youth, District Nursing , Home care packages and in-home support. Health Promotion including art group, Mens shed, community exercise and Forget me not café ( support for carers and people living with dementia).

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Pakenham Library - Myli - My Community Library
Library branches are located at Pakenham and Emerald. A Home Library services is also available and visits townships across Cardinia Shire. Events and program for adults and children. Free Food Friday – every Friday 6pm – 9pm Pakenham Library works with Ultimate Asian Supermarket to provide FREE hot meals made with love every Friday night to serve our community. An opportunity to come and enjoy healthy seasonal food, good company and the chance to meet new people.

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Seniors Online
Seniors Online is a Victorian Government website and an online first port of call for older Victorians. Topic areas include Better Health Channel, Victorian Seniors Card Program, Victorian Seniors Festival.

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Seniors Rights Victoria
If you, your client or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, please contact our free confidential helpline.

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