HeadtoHelp Wellington

Location: 10 Inglis Street, Sale

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday

Contact: 1800 595 212

Trained mental health staff available to support you during challenging times – AT NO COST.

As a result of the pandemic and the challenges it has produced, many people are suffering from mental health issues for the very first time.

Many people with well managed mental health related struggles are finding their condition peaking and unsure where to turn.

HeadtoHelp Wellington is here to help the Latrobe, Wellington and East Gippsland community.

Psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapist and care coordinators are available to you.

Call – 1800 595 212

The HealthtoHelp hubs are designed to complement existing and newly funded mental health services. The Hubs are not a crisis services, in an emergency people should contact 000. The hub offers multidisciplinary team of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, and alcohol and drug workers to provide extra support during the pandemic

Our team have experience and skills in managing mental health issues effecting all ages, gender and cultural background. Mental Health Support is available to everyone with specific focus on vulnerable population e.g

Young, adolescent, elderly (including living in residential care facilities)
Farmers, and people effected with drought and bushfire
People with financial, occupational or family/ relationship issues
CALD, LGBTQI, Drug and Alcohol issues

PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 extends the operation of the Privacy Act 1988 to cover the private health sector throughout Australia. The maintenance of privacy requires that any information regarding individual clients must not be disclosed in any form (verbal, written or electronic within or outside our Hub) except for strictly authorised use within the client care context at our Hub or as legally directed. The Privacy Act requires our practice to abide by the 10 National Privacy Principles: For further information regarding complying with the legislation visit the website of the Office of the National Privacy Commissioner. All patient health information must be considered private and confidential, and therefore must not be disclosed to family, friends, staff or others without the patient’s consent. This information includes medical details, family information, address, employment and other demographic and accounts data obtained via reception. We use up to date clinical software to maintain a secure clinical and messaging system. The Privacy requirements relating to confidentiality, patient consent, security of patient information and medical records extend to all forms of care including Face to Face, Telehealth and Video Consultations.

Meet our team

Yousuf

GP Lead

Dr Yousuf Ahmad is one of the five Directors of Inglis Medical Centre and lead GP for HeadtoHelp Wellington.

He is a Fellow of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Fellow of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine with Masters in Health Professionals Education.He has a special interest in mental health disorders in primary care and chronic pain disorders.

Kenneth

Senior Psychologist

Dr Preiss holds a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Applied Psychology both from Flinders University, Adelaide, as well as, a Master of Commerce and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Melbourne, in which he researched various aspects of applied and theoretical psychology within clinical and organisational settings and published 30 independently reviewed research papers.

Muhammad

Prov Psychologist

Muhammad has worked with and has a wide range of knowledge of various psychological models, including but not limited to: CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema therapy, Motivational Interviewing. He works across the life span and has experience in both school based and adult based settings. He however, takes interest in working with young adults in developing self identity and confidence

Emma

Prov. Psychologist

Emma has worked in the mental health field over the past 5 years in both Victoria and New South Wales and recently completed her Master of Professional Psychology. She focuses on using treatment approaches which are CBT based and has an interest in Perinatal mental health, Depression and Anxiety

Alison

MH Clinical Nurse

Allison is a Registered mental health nurse with over 10 years experience working with acute and crisis services as well as in senior education and training. Allison has a special interest in clinical care, patient education and support during recovery for both mental health concerns and alcohol and other drug assessment and referral.

Dallas

Mental Health EN

Dallas is an Enrolled Nurse and Mental Health Support Worker. She helps with initial assessment and warm referrals as well as Hub operations. Her background is community care, aged care and disability.

Louise

Social Worker

Louise has worked extensively in both Victoria and South Australia after completing her degree in Social Work at UniSA. She has experience working with families and individuals around issues of parenting, domestic violence and trauma. She uses a systems approach with clients and has an interest in the impact of trauma on development and mental health.

Annie

MH Support Worker

Annie holds a Master degree in Applied psychology and an advanced degree in Clinical Psychology. She has published her research paper on the efficacy of Reminiscence therapy for elderly residing in nursing homes. She is currently completing her Master of Social work. She is experienced in supporting clients through a variety of life transitions and stressors by helping them develop skills they can use to overcome their mental health struggles

Zuha

Project Manager/ Mental Health Support Worker

Zuha holds a Bachelor in psychology and Masters in Health services management with major in public health.In her studies, she has undertaken project planning tasks to promote both health and policy making for the wider community. She is also completing her honours in psychology and hopes to work in the field in the future

Kellie

Care Coordinator

Kellie is a senior administration officer and care coordinator at the HeadtHelp Wellington. Kellie has been involved in general practice administration for over 15 years. Kellie is also part of the Inglis Medical Centre team since Inglis Medical became operational 10 years ago.

Tom

Care Coordinator

Tom is a care coordinator and reception team member of HeadtoHelp Wellington.

Meg

Care Coordinator

Meg is an Enrolled Nurse, and Care Coordinator.
She helps coordinate care for Mental health, social issues as well as chronic disease management, home support, and primary health/acute services.
Her background is aged and dementia care nursing.

Opening Hours

HeadtoHelp Wellington

Location: 10 Inglis Street, Sale

Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday

Contact: 1800 595 212

Meet our team

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