Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

The Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) is a Health Independence Program (HIP), which provides short term care coordination for people with complex medical and/or psychosocial concerns.

These are people who frequently use hospitals or are at risk of hospitalisation and may benefit from coordinated care to self-manage their health and remain living independently in the community.

HARP specialises in assisting people with:

• Unstable diabetes
• Chronic respiratory disease
• Chronic heart disease
• Complex psychosocial concerns
• Complex aged needs (including falls)

Clients do not have to pay a fee for this service.

Eligibility is restricted to 18 years of age or over.

Referrals to this service can be accepted from health service providers, individuals and their families/significant others.

Please contact:

• Ph: 03 5320 4707
• Fax: 03 5320 4770

E: harpteamleader@gh.org.au

Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).

Ballarat HARP Service the following areas:

• City of Ballarat
• Moorabool Shire
• Hepburn Shire
• Golden Plains Shire