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Cerner for inpatients – HIP Community Programs
Phone: HIP Central Intake, Ext 2211, press 1
Phone: 03 9496 2211
Fax: 03 9496 4337
Email : hipcentralintake@austin.org.au
Open hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Find out more about referring your patient to our specialist clinic services.
DCAS is a multi-disciplinary team which includes endocrinologists, diabetes educators, dieticians and access to other allied health practitioners, including a psychologist. Clinics are conducted weekly and an outreach service will soon be available to provide diabetes education & dietary advice and information in the community.
Our target population are adults with diabetes (type 1 or type 2, or steroid induced) who:
DCAS includes diabetes nurse educator and dietician - these services are not available separately.
GP Referrals must include:
Distance from Austin Health is not a barrier for clients attending centre-based services, however we encourage referral to the clients nearest service.
The current wait time for this service is 4 to 6 weeks from receipt of referral.