Community rehabilitation clinics help people who are frail, recovering from injury, or living with a disability or chronic illness, to live independently in their own homes.
Health professionals at Community Rehabilitation Clinics offer a variety of therapies. Most centres have the following services:
- Consultative medical service – health staff on hand
- Nursing – health advice, education, counselling and monitoring
- Physiotherapygroup and individual treatments which aim to help clients improve or maintain flexibility, strength and movement
- Occupational therapy – group and individual treatments
- Social work – help for clients and their carers to cope with family problems, like finances or accommodation needs
- Speech pathology – to help people with speech disorders to communicate
- Podiatry – diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb problems
- Dietetics – nutrition programs tailored for the individual.
How can I access these services?
You can contact Community Rehabilitation Clinics directly. In most cases, a written referral from your doctor or health provider is preferred.
Where to get help
- Your doctor
- Your nearest Community Rehabilitation Clinic
- Department of Health, Tel. (03) 9096 8592.
Things to remember
- Community rehabilitation clinics help people who are frail, recovering from injury, or living with a disability or chronic illness, to live independently in their own homes.
- A range of health services is offered.
You might also be interested in:
Aged care - helping people at home.
Independent living - aids and equipment.
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