We treat, care for and support people who are recovering after an injury, illness or surgery for an acquired or congenital condition.
Key points
- Rehabilitation programs prescribe therapies and treatments to patients following injury, illness or surgery to get them back to their usual mobility and everyday living activities
- Tailored treatment for individual patients will maximise their ability, function and participation in the community
- Multidisciplinary teams provide treatments such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and psychology services, and prosthetic services
- Patients (and family and carers) are provided with relevant information, and linked with appropriate support services in the community, where appropriate
What we do
Our Rehabilitation Medicine service provides assessment, management, therapies and treatments for patients following injury, illness or surgery.
We specialise in:
- Neurological rehabilitation
- General rehabilitation
- Orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation following amputation
- Upper limb and hand rehabilitation
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation
- Spasticity rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is usually the next stage in the patient journey to full recovery after an injury, illness or surgery. Our team of doctors, nurses and therapists work with patients and consumers (and their family and carers) to give them the greatest possible recovery of function and improve their quality of life and participation.
Specialised services
Hand Hub
The Hand Hub is a robotic and computer-based gaming facility. It has been specially developed for individuals who have difficulties using their hand or arm after a nervous system injury or illness such as stroke or multiple sclerosis or brain injury. It can benefit patients learning to use an arm/hand prosthesis.
The Hand Hub welcomes referrals from all GPs, medical or physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals.
Activity Arcade
This unique environmental enrichment intervention is designed to facilitate physical (motor and sensory), cognitive and social activity by provision of equipment and organisation of a stimulating environment. It is proposed to help patients enhance neurological recovery through neuroplasticity.
Neuromuscular laboratory
In association with University of Melbourne, our neuromuscular laboratory is a sophisticated (8-viacon camera) laboratory for comprehensive motion analysis to allow for individualised treatment for improved outcomes. Features include movement trajectories, muscle activation strategies and movement cinematics.
Outdoor mobility stations
We offer a range of therapy stations outdoors using specific equipment to facilitate functional mobility such as a car transfer station, stair practice, recreational spaces (bocce and wheelchair chess) and varying surfaces.
Our clinics
Clinic name | Location | Options |
---|---|---|
Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
Rehabilitation Spasticity Clinic | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
Rehabilitation Victorian Artificial Limb Program Clinic | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
Our clinics
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.
Outpatient referrals
We accept GP and specialist referrals for rehabilitation outpatient clinics:
- Use The RMH GP Referral Form or a template from your own system
- Complete and fax your referral to Specialist Clinics (Outpatients)on (03) 9342 4234
As outlined by the Department of Health, referral requests should include:
- Patient demographic information
- Referrer demographic information
- Reason for referral
- Presenting problem
- Service(s) requested
- Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
- Current patient management
- Impact of the problem on the patient
- Name of the consultant and provider number (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).
Clinical overview
Specialised rehabilitation services
- RMH Royal Park rehabilitation ward - 40 inpatient rehabilitation beds
- Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation Service (RMH Parkville and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre). Rehabilitation assessments for patients after trauma, orthopaedic and plastics services and cancer
- RMH@Home Subacute rehabilitation service - 20 bed program in community (medically supervised)
- Transition Care Program - 5 bed program in community for patients with complex needs such as NDIA (medically supervised)
Specialist Clinics
- Neurorehabilitation, Spasticity, Amputee, Young Adult Transition Service, CTS (Community Therapy Service), general rehab medical clinics and long-COVID clinics
- Arm/hand therapy clinics (Hand Hub), use of robots to facilitate arm and hand function and Movement Laboratory assessment (if required)
Appointments
For all new appointments, contact Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393
To cancel or reschedule a booked appointment, contact the Clinical Centre on (03) 8387 2194
A referral is required by your GP or specialist to make an appointment.
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
For rehabilitation
If you come for rehabilitation, you should also bring:
- Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit
- Well-fitting, closed-toe styled shoes with firm grip soles. Do not wear open back, slip-on slippers
- Personal hygiene items, such as shampoo, shaving cream, shaver, toothpaste, and deodorant
For an overnight or longer stay
If you come for an overnight (or longer stay), you should also bring:
- A dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Your toiletries
- Your iPad or tablet and phone, provided you are happy to take responsibility for them
Do not bring (for overnight or longer stay)
And if you're staying overnight or longer, do not bring:
- Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash. Just bring a small amount for items such as newspapers, magazines or coffee
- Valuables, such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
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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- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
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Ground Level Building 120
34-54 Poplar Rd, Parkville, Victoria