SERVICES

Royal Rehab comprises individual units and services specialising in different fields of care. Click on the links to the left and below to find out more on our units and services.

The Developmental Disability Clinic
Home Based Rehabilitation Service (HBRS)
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service
Driving Assessment & Rehabilitation Centre (DARC)
Royal Rehab Sexuality Clinic

Adult Rehabilitation Service specialises in providing multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programs for people of working age who have sustained stroke, orthopaedic injuries, amputation, neurological diseases, non-traumatic brain injury, burns and brain tumours.

It comprises an inpatient and outpatient program, which offers a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service on an inpatient basis. Community rehabilitation programs are also available to those living in the Northern Sydney Area.

It has specialised neurological services with close links to the RNSH Stroke hospital service, Stroke Recovery Association, RRCS Driver training program, Royal Rehab Home Based rehabilitation service as well as amputee clinics and spasticity clinics. In addition, the service is involved in several research programs including an NHMRC exercise program for stroke patients.

Aged Care Rehabilitation Service specialises in providing multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programs for residents of the Ryde/ Hunters Hill area over the age of 60 with rehabilitation needs following orthopaedic surgery, deconditioning following extended hospital stay and age related conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and pain management. It is a 20-bed unit, which offers individualised rehabilitation on an in-patient basis. Community rehabilitation programs are also available to those living in the Ryde Hunters Hill Area.

Allied Health Services comprise Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Recreation Services, Social Work and Speech Pathology. Works in partnership with the clinical units and other services of the Centre to provide individual rehabilitation programs for clients.

Corporate Support Services is a well skilled network of departments supporting the provision of best care for clients and residents. Together and individually, the departments provide integral support to both clinical and non-clinical services and are committed to achieving a high level of service. Building, Centre, Employee, Finance, IT, Food Services, Purchasing and Stores, Waste Management.

Disabilty Services Directorate includes The Extended Care Service (Weemala) (ECS) providing accommodation, support and recreation/leisure services for people between the ages of 16 to 60 with a primary diagnosis of physical disability. There are currently 42 people who live in ECS. ECS is in the process of facilitating community living options for a significant number of current residents. In addition, planning is taking place for the redevelopment of the remaining service. The Community Integration Program (Personal Support Services) (CIP) is increasingly considered a lead authority in community inclusion for people with disabilities. CIP specialises in the provision of home-based support and access to services for people with disabilities to enable them to lead valued lives in the community.

Medical Services work in partnership with each Unit to facilitate individual rehabilitation programs for clients of the Centre. The medical staff includes the Directors of the Units, visiting medical and dental staff and the registrars in Rehabilitation Medicine.

an occupational therapy session The Nursing Service works in partnership with each clinical unit to facilitate programs, which enable clients and residents to achieve their rehabilitation and lifestyle goals. Royal Rehab Nursing professionals holistically plan client’s physical, behavioural and psychosocial care, incorporating the broad theoretical knowledge of nursing practice. This ensures quality of care for people with significant health care and rehabilitation needs.

Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Unit offers a state-wide service to clients who have suffered traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injuries. It is a 20-bed unit, which offers individually tailored, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programs. The aim of these specific programs is to restore as much function and independence as possible, while at the same time facilitating adjustment to disability, promoting self determination and enhancing quality of life.

Spinal Injury Outreach Service was established in July 2003. It is a NSW Department of Health initiative to address the ongoing and complex needs of the person with spinal cord injury, following discharge from hospital. The service offers its resources to clients and clinicians living in metropolitan and rural areas of New South Wales.

The Developmental Disability Clinic is a specialised health clinic at Royal Rehab for people with developmental disabilities. It's services include the Community Integration Program which leads the way forward in community inclusion for people with disabilities. more...

Home Based Rehabilitation Service (HBRS)

Home Based Rehabilitation Service (HBRS) provides a unique opportunity for clients to carry out their rehabilitation at their home. HBRS provides intensive short duration rehabilitation to clients who are residents of the Northern Sydney Area Health Service and who have suffered recent injury, illness or undergone surgery or have experienced an exacerbation of a chronic musculoskeletal or neurological condition.

Clients must be clinically appropriate and medically stable for the service, have functional, achievable rehabilitation goals, and be agreeable to receiving rehabilitation in their home. A minimum of two disciplines should be required and the client must have a GP who is familiar with their current medical needs.

The HBRS team consists of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurse (Manager), social worker and speech pathologist. Dietetics, neuropsychology and rehabilitation medical officer consultation is available, if required as part of the rehabilitation program. The type and frequency of the therapies will be determined by the clients needs and goals.

Referral for this service can be made by any member of the inpatient team or the clients doctor. Clients will be assessed by the HBRS Manager prior to discharge from hospital or commencement on the program. Enquiries and referrals can be directed to the Manager on (02) 98089687.

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service

The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service is made up of a 16 bed Brain Injury Unit as well as the Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation Team (BICRT). The aim of these specific programs within the Brain Injury Rehab Service is to restore as much function and independence as possible, while at the same time facilitating adjustment to disability, promoting self determination and enhancing quality of life. All activities/therapies are conducted in as close to home-like environment as possible.
A supportive environment exists for ongoing education and the promotion of research based practice within the unit.

behind thw wheel of a car at Coorabel Driving Centre

Driving Assessment & Rehabilitation Centre

The Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre promotes independence and safety in driving for people with a range of disabilities or medical concerns. DARC provides driving assessments and re-training programs and assists people with special needs who may need advice and assistance to regain their licence or acquire their licence for the first time.

Contact the Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre
for more information on +61 2 9808 9328.

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