We provide specialist consultation to young adults with congenital disabilities such as spina bifida, hydrocephalus, Down syndrome and dwarfism.
Key points
- We aim to improve the quality of life for young adults with congenital and developmental disabilities, by providing the resources to manage their ongoing health care needs
- Care is provided individually, with a multidisciplinary team
What we do
Our Young Adults Transition Service (YATS) provides care, treatment and support for young patients with congenital conditions.
The Young Adult Transition Service provides:
- Specialised clinical assessment and intervention
- Regular reviews to monitor health needs
- Liaison and referral to relevant services
- Sexual health counselling
- Seating and posture assessment
- Support in accessing local community services
- Continence advice
- Pressure injury risk assessment, management and prevention
Who can use our service
This service is available to anyone over 18 years of age with a congenital disability and developmental disability who requires ongoing monitoring and care with regards to their physical wellbeing.
What to expect on your first visit
Your first appointment at YATS will involve seeing both a doctor and the allied health team.
At this visit you will be involved in developing a plan to address your ongoing health care needs. This could include maintaining your wheelchair or ensuring that you are mobilising well and reducing discomfort.
The service team will arrange for you to see other specialist teams such as Continence Service, Pain Management, Chronic Wound, Spasticity Clinic and the Wheelchair and Seating Clinic.
Referrals
Direct Access Unit
We accept GP and specialist referrals:
- Use The RMH Community Services Referral Form, The RMH GP Referral Form or a template from your own system
- Complete and fax your referral to Direct Access Unit on (03) 8387 2217
DAU welcomes phone enquiries. Contact us on (03) 8387 2333 to discuss potential or existing referrals.
Referrals should include:
- Relevant clinical history
- Reason for referral
- Patient details including address, date of birth and contact phone numbers
- Your details and provider number
- Name of the consultant (for Medicare clinics)
- Investigation reports related to the referral
Referrals are triaged based on priority. In an emergency, patients can go to the Emergency & Trauma Service at any time.
For advice, urgent referrals and out of hours support, call The RMH Switchboard on (03) 9342 7000 to page our registrar on call.
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Appointments
For all new appointments, contact the Direct Access Unit on (03) 8387 2333
To cancel or reschedule a booked appointment, contact the Clinical Centre on (03) 8387 2194
What to bring
Every time you come
Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
Interpreters & cultural support

We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
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Ground Level Robert Campbell Wing (Building 17)
34-54 Poplar Rd, Parkville, Victoria