Kaniva
Our Kaniva Hospital offers an urgent care centre, acute hospital care and high care residential aged care, all under one roof.
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We also operate low care residential aged care, which is located a short distance from the hospital and is known to the community as Arthur Vivian Close Hostel.
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A wide range of our services are also offered from our Kaniva site, including:
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Allied Health, which includes cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, dietetics and nutrition, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, social work and speech pathology.
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Ageing Well, which includes services, groups and activities to keep you healthy, active and socially connected as you age.
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Care at Home, which includes services (including packages) delivered at your home to support you to live independently.
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Community Health Services, including community nursing.
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Hospital Services, which include urgent care, acute care (hospital admissions/stays), Hospital in the Home, palliative care, Post Acute Care and information for patients and visitors.
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Multicultural Health, which includes services and support for refugees, migrants and people from multicultural backgrounds.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), provides support for people with a disability, their families, and carers. This includes funding for necessary services and supports to help individuals achieve their goals, enhance their independence, and improve their quality of life.
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Pathology, including blood and other pathology specimens.
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Telehealth, which gives you access to specialist appointments online without needing to travel long distances.​​
Contact
To find out more or make an appointment for the above services, please call the West Wimmera Health Service Intake Team on (03) 5391 4292.
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To enquire about aged care in Kaniva, please contact our Aged Care Administrator, on (03) 5391 4226 or email: aged.care@wwhs.net.au
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To contact Kaniva Hospital reception, call (03) 5392 7000.​
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Kaniva Hospital is located at 7 Farmers Street, Kaniva, Victoria, 3419.
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Arthur Vivian Close Hostel is located at the corner of Joseph & Phillip Streets, Kaniva, Victoria, 3419.