Dhelkaya Health is inviting people who have experienced cancer to discover the support available through its Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Service. This comprehensive program is run in alignment with Cancer Council Victoria’s Managing Cancer & Cancer Wellness programs. It helps people rebuild strength, restore wellbeing and adjust to life pre, during and post cancer treatment. The service also offers personalised support for families and carers.
Located at the Castlemaine campus (with some services and appointments available at Maldon), Dhelkaya Health’s Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Service provides essential support to those who live in the shires of Mount Alexander, Macedon Ranges and Central Goldfields, with referrals from other regions considered.
“Our service recognises that every cancer journey is unique,” said Cancer Program Lead, Adrian Caelli. “We work with people holistically, addressing physical, emotional, social and practical challenges so they can rebuild confidence, strength and quality of life during and after treatment.”
The service’s multidisciplinary team includes a broad range of specialists, such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, speech pathologists, social workers, podiatrists, continence nurses and dietitians.
Key features of the service include:
- personalised care plans developed collaboratively with each participant based on individual goals and needs
- support for physical wellbeing, including fatigue management, exercise planning, nutrition, sleep and pain management
- emotional and social wellbeing support encompassing strategies for managing anxiety, depression, relationships and confidence
- help navigating practical issues, such as employment, transport and financial concerns
- one-to-one therapy sessions, group programs, education and referral pathways into other supportive services as needed.
For more information or to connect with the Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Service, contact Dhelkaya Health’s Intake Office on 5471 3575, email intake@castlemainehealth.org.au or head to our website at dhelkayahealth.org.au
