Vulnerable Families Care Coordinator
Sydney West Area Health Service
Abstract
The Vulnerable Families Care Coordinator Project is an initiative of the Families NSW Strategy and demonstrates a unique partnership between Nepean Women and Children's Health (W&CH), Community, Child and Family Health (CC&FH) and Non-Government Organisations (NGO's). The principles of the project are linked to early intervention strategies and focus on:
- Development of a collaborative and integrated care model.
- Development and maintenance of care pathways for vulnerable women.
- Case management and care coordination.
- Education on psychosocial assessment and care mapping for clinicians.
- Clinical supervision and counselling support for clinicians.
- Resource development.
In the current climate of high need, soaring mental health issues and increasing parental problems, this position is Innovative, unique and vital.
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Primary Health and Continuing Care in the Community category.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Vulnerable Families Care Coordinator (Word - 105 KB)
Vulnerable Families Care Coordinator (pdf - 58 KB)
Download the Presentation ( - pdf 318 KB) from the 2007 NSW Health Expo.
Contact
Associate Director - Clinical Governance, Clinical Governance Unit
Sydney West Area Health Service
Phone: 02 9881 7524
