Community and Allied Health Services

• Dental Services
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Aged Care Assessment
• Community Nursing Services
• Women's Health Services
• Family & Child Health
• Counselling Services
• Mental Health Services

The CHP was developed to provide a co-ordinated, multidisciplinary approach to community health services. The first premises occupied by staff were sparsely furnished, rented accommodation at North Richmond. In 1975 a purpose built Health Centre was opened at March Street, Richmond. Demand for the services grew quickly and staffing increased accordingly, by 1976 the Health Centre was extended.

The community nurses established clinics in the public schools in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area, situated geographically, according to the population they serviced.

The population growth in the Hawkesbury area impacted significantly with increasing demand for services. By the late 1980's staffing levels had increased.

Once again expansion of the Health Centre was considered and due to limitations at the March Street site, premises were rented in Park Mall at Richmond.

As the services develop, the focus of community health is unchanged. The continued aim is to provide a horizontal and seamless service linking hospital and community services more effectively and efficiently, promoting and protecting the health of the people in the Hawkesbury area.