Djerriwarrh Health Services to amalgamate with Western Health
Western Health and Djerriwarrh Health Services have welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of the voluntary amalgamation of the two health services.
From July 1, Djerriwarrh Health Services’ staff and facilities – including the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, Melton Health, Grant Lodge aged care and Community Health Centres in Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs – will join the Western Health network.
COVID-19 vaccine information
Western Health is one of three Melbourne metropolitan health services to manage a COVID vaccination hub. To book an appointment at a Vaccination Hub, please call the Victoria Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. If you need an interpreter, press 0. You can also book through the Victorian online COVID-19 vaccine booking system.
Translated Flyers - What to do if COVID is found in your area
Adapted cohealth brochures translated in different languages for our diverse community.
Telehealth
Djerriwarrh Health Services is offering the best care to all our patients. Telehealth offers the ability to access specialist care from the comfort of your own home. It links you and your clinician by an audio and video connection using your computer, smart phone or tablet.
Melton Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Clinic
This service runs from Melton, 195-209 Barries Road, Melton West.
Visitors Information
Please review the latest visitors information.
The maternity support line established in October 2015 to assist women and families who may have been affected by events at the Djerriwarrh Health Services Maternity Service (Bacchus Marsh) has now been discontinued. However, alternatives to the support line are still available.
If you have a concern or complaint regarding your care at Djerriwarrh Health Services you may wish to contact the Health Service directly. You can address any complaints to the Chief Executive by phone on (03) 5367 2000, by post at 35 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh, 3340 or email info@djhs.org.au.
All complaints are dealt with confidentially.
You can also contact the office of the Health Complaints Commissioner; they provide a free and confidential service to consumers who have concerns regarding the service they received from a healthcare organisation. You can contact the office of the Health Complaints Commissioner by phone on 1300 582 113 or visiting their website: hcc.vic.gov.au
You can speak to a trained mental health professional by phoning Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4634. The line is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
