What is the service?
The Children’s Rehabilitation Service is for children who need short-term, intensive and targeted therapy after a recent surgery, injury or illness. All children must have a current rehabilitation goal. This service is located at the Craigieburn Centre.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is for children who need help to return to independent mobility (e.g. crawling, walking, running) and participation in daily activities (e.g. return to school, participating in sport). Physiotherapy can help your child to develop their strength, balance and coordination to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is for children who need help to return to independence in daily routines and activities. This may include self-care skills (eating, dressing, toileting) and setting up a safe environment at home and school.
Who is the service for?
This service is for children (0 – 18 years) whose skills and abilities have changed or declined following a recent surgery, injury or illness.
How to refer to this service?
A referral from a health professional is required for the Children’s Rehabilitation Service.
You will be contacted after a referral has been received. You will be provided with information about the next steps.
Cost:
- These clinics are free for Medicare Patients.
- Medicare Ineligible patients will be charged a fee. Please see https://www.nh.org.au/patients-and-visitors/patient-account-information/ for more information.
Contact us:
To enquire about your referral:
Contact Community Access Services (CAS)
Phone: 9495 3443
Fax: 8405 8616
For other enquiries:
Craigieburn Centre
274-304 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn
Phone: 8338 3000
Northern Hospital Epping
185 Copper Street, Epping
Phone: 8405 8580
- Locations offering this service
- Northern Hospital Epping
- Craigieburn Centre
