Residential In-Reach (RIR) is a non-admitted service to decrease avoidable presentations to Emergency Departments from Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF). RIR provides care, consultation, referral, education and support.
The patient remains under the clinical governance of the General Practitioner at all times. A GP can invite the Residential In-Reach staff to see their patient.
For people who need help with English or an interpreter - Translating and Interpreting Service: 131 450
Further information - Residential in-reach services - Better Health Channel
South Eastern Melbourne PHN
Contact Us
Site usage
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.
SEMPHN acknowledges the Bunurong and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies in which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We also acknowledge all First Nations peoples with whom we work. Sovereignty was never ceded!