Stomal Therapy

The Stomal Therapy service is responsible for the care and education of individuals who are anticipating or have had surgery resulting in the creation of a stoma. A stoma acts as an opening for body waste such as urine and faeces to exit the body.

Stomal Therapy is available for:

• Management of all types of stomas
• Assistance with selection of appropriate stomal appliance/pouch
• Techniques for applying pouch to stoma
• Family education
• Ensuring individuals with a stoma are able to enjoy a full family, social and working life
• Skin complaints
• Hernia management
• Dietary advice for individuals following stoma formation
• Learning how to order supplies from ostomy associations.

Admission Criteria

By appointment. The service accepts referrals from all health professionals. Individuals are also able to self-refer to the service. To make an appointment, email access@basscoasthealth.org.au

More information can be obtained by emailing:stomaltherapy@basscoast.com.au

Availability

Home visits are available, as well as at Wonthaggi Hospital and Phlllip Island Health Hub. 

Appointments available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Fees

For current fees, please go to: Bass Coast Health Patient Client Fees-December 2024