In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

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The Stomal Therapy Service cares for people with a stoma. A stoma is an opening created by surgery that removes waste such as urine and faeces from your body.

About this service

The Stomal Therapy Service gives you help, support and advice before and after your stoma surgery. This includes:

  • How to look after your stoma and manage your skin
  • Giving advice and education to you and your family
  • Giving advice and counselling before and after your operation
  • Giving help and advice on choosing the best stoma pouch for you
  • Giving help and advice on the best diet for your stoma
  • Helping you return to normal activities such as sport, work and travelling
  • Giving you information on support networks.

Who we care for

You can access this service if you have had surgery to create a stoma. You may be referred by your hospital stoma nurse or surgeon after your operation.

This service is free if you have a Medicare card.

How to access this service

You can make an appointment by calling Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.

You may also be referred by a health professional.

What to expect

  • If you consent to an SMS, you will receive an SMS to confirm your appointment.
  • Your stoma will be assessed, please bring a spare stoma pouch with you.
  • You will receive treatment to your stoma and surrounding skin.
  • You may see the stoma nurse for more than one appointment.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP
  • Discharge information from the hospital you were discharged from.
  • Spare stoma pouch

Where we’re located

Information for referrers

Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.

Referral options:

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week