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 following injury, illness or surgery to help patients improve function, independence in daily activities of living, participation and quality of life
- Our multidisciplinary team includes rehabilitation physicians, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, clinical psychology, social work and prosthetics and orthotics
- Patients, families and carers are actively involved in goal-setting, rehabilitation planning and discharge planning. We also provide links to appropriate community support services
What we do
The Rehabilitation Medicine service provides specialist assessment, management, rehabilitation for patients following injury, illness or surgery.
Conditions we treat
We specialise in:
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Trauma, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation after amputation
- Upper limb and hand rehabilitation
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation
- Reconditioning rehabilitation
- Spasticity rehabilitation
What we offer
- The RMH Royal Park inpatient rehabilitation – 30-bed specialist inpatient rehabilitation service. Read what to expect in our inpatient rehabilitation unit
- RMH@Home Subacute rehabilitation – 20-bed program delivering interdisciplinary rehabilitation in people's homes
- Consultative Liaison Rehabilitation Assessment Service (CLRAAC) – Provides inpatient rehabilitation consultation across RMH Parkville and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinics – Specialist outpatient assessment, treatment and follow-up across a range of rehabilitation services
Specialised services
The Hand Hub is a robotic and computer-based therapy gaming facility designed for people experiencing difficulties using their hand or arm following neurological injury or illness, including stroke, multiple sclerosis and brain injury.
The program may also benefit patients learning to use an upper limb prosthesis.
The Hand Hub welcomes referrals from GPs, medical specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals.
The Activity Arcade is an innovative environmental enrichment program designed to promote physical, cognitive and social activity through specialised equipment and a stimulating rehabilitation environment.
The program supports neurological recovery by encouraging neuroplasticity.
Our purpose-built outdoor therapy facilities provide opportunities to practise real-world functional mobility such as:
- a car transfer station
- stair practice
- recreational spaces (bocce and wheelchair chess)
- varying walking surfaces
Our clinics
| Clinic name | Location | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
| Rehabilitation Amputee Clinic / Victorian Artificial Limb Program | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
| Rehabilitation Spasticity Clinic | The RMH Royal Park | Medicare |
| Rehabilitation Younger Adult Transition Service Clinic | The RMH Royal Park |
Our clinics
Referrals
How to refer a patient
We accept GP and specialist referrals:
- Use the RMH Community Services referral form, the RMH 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.
We do not accept email referrals.
What to include in your referral
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 and 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 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 (if relevant)
- 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 and 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