Young Adults Transition Service

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

Patients need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider. Access referral information

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.

For patients

For health professionals

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)