Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

We support people who use hospitals often or are at risk of being hospitalised and may benefit from support to self-manage their health and remain independent. 

HARP specialises in assisting people with: 

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

To be eligible you must be 18 years or older.  

Our HARP program services the following areas: 

• City of Ballarat
• Moorabool Shire 
• Hepburn Shire 
• Golden Plains Shire 
• Hindmarsh Shire 
• Horsham City Rural Shire 
• Northern Grampians Shire
• Pyrenees Shire
• Shire of Ararat
• West Wimmera Shire 
• Yarriambiack Shire 

Our community-based program:  

• provides information and support to people with multiple health conditions  
• helps guide you through health services  
• delivers ongoing support after hospital discharge  
• assists you in understanding your health problems and treatment  

We help you to:  

• manage your health at home and avoid hospital admission  
• talk with your family, doctor, and other medical specialists  
• find ways to improve your health  
• link you with other services