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Community rehabilitation centres provide short-term, goal-oriented rehabilitation. They can be for people who are recovering from injury, or a hospital stay, They are also for people living with a disability or chronic illness to optimise their ability to live independently. Services can be delivered in the rehabilitation centre or in the person's home if appropriate.
Community rehabilitation centres help people who are recovering from injury or a hospital stay. They also help people who live with a disability or chronic illness to live independently in their own homes.
Health professionals at Community Rehabilitation Centres offer a variety of therapies. Most centres have the following services:
- Specialist Medical Clinics – medical assessment for conditions such as continence, memory, falls and mobility and chronic pain.
- Nursing – health advice, education, counselling and monitoring.
- Physiotherapy – to help clients reduce pain, improve or maintain flexibility, strength and movement.
- Occupational therapy – to help clients improve their independence in and around the home.
- Social work – help for clients and their carers to cope with family problems such as finances or accommodation needs.
- Speech pathology – to help people with speech disorders communicate.
- Podiatry – diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb problems.
- Dietetics – nutrition programs tailored for the individual.
How can I access these services?
You can contact community rehabilitation centres directly. In most cases, a written referral from your doctor or health provider is preferred.
Where to get help
- Your doctor
- Your nearest Community Rehabilitation Centre
- Department of Health, Tel. (03) 9096 1390.
Things to remember
- Community rehabilitation centres help people who are frail, recovering from injury, or living with a disability or chronic illness
- A range of health services is offered.
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Last reviewed: November 2011
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Community rehabilitation centres provide short-term, goal-oriented rehabilitation. They can be for people who are recovering from injury, or a hospital stay, They are also for people living with a disability or chronic illness to optimise their ability to live independently. Services can be delivered in the rehabilitation centre or in the person's home if appropriate.
Content on this website is provided for education and information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your qualified health professional. Content has been prepared for Victorian residence and wider Australian audiences, and was accurate at the time of publication. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users are urged to always seek advice from a qualified health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions.
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