Nursing staff and others at the Wimmera Base Hospital Emergency Department have been subjected to several recent attempted physical assaults and abuse resulting in a zero tolerance policy where police are called out whenever staff may be at risk.

If you have been the victim of crime while at work call Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Services for free, prompt and professional assistance and advice on 1800 000 055 or make an enquiry now at www.victimsofcrime.com.au

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