WELCOME TO GOOLUM GOOLUM
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners/custodians whom fall into the Goolum service area Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Japagulk and Wergaia peoples.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR CORONA VIRUS
Hamilton Street Medical Clinic
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 we are requesting anyone who has:
- Cold/Flu like symptoms
- Recently travelled or been with someone who recently travelled, for example, overseas or Melbourne or in the hotspots as declared by Government
NOT TO ENTER THE CLINIC-please ring reception and we will organise a phone consultation with the DOCTOR
The Clinic may refuse to consult anyone who does not follow this protocol.
Good, thorough handwashing is ESSENTIAL.
Common symptoms include
- Fever
- Breathing difficulties such as breathlessness
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Cough
- Runny nose and sore throat
If you have any of the above symptoms please go to the Wimmera Health Care Group COVID-19 assessment clinic in Read Street Horsham to be tested- no appointment is required. They are open daily from 90.00am-12noon . Please remember, if you are tested, it is important to self isolate until you receive your results.
Masks-Required at all times
There are no longer any restrictions on leaving home
Public gatherings-up to 20 people outdoors
Visitors to the home-5 per household
Travelling within Victoria -allowed
Work–50 percent capacity of workers allowed.
We will keep you updated with any new information.
For further information you can ring the hotline on: 1300 651 160 or visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.
Please click on the below link for COVID-19 what you need to know:
COVID-19-what you need to know
Please click on the link below for Self-Isolation information:
COVID-19-Self-Isolation information
Information update for the Victorian Aboriginal Community
This update provides the Aboriginal Community of Victoria with the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The status of the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly. The Department of Health and Human Services will continue to provide timely and easily accessible information-particularly to Aboriginal Victorians on the main website, please click on the link below for regularly updated information
www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Goolum Goolum Newsletters 2020
Goolum newsletter March week two
We deliver health and wellbeing services to the Aboriginal community across our service area.
We are dedicated to building cultural pride and ensuring our services respect Aboriginal culture, history and experience.
Call us on 5381 6333 or visit us at 43 Hamilton Street, Horsham (opposite the pool carpark).
We are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.