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Clinics & services

Brain disorders

BDP information and referrals

We provide information and referrals for queries about people with acquired brain injury or neurodegenerative disorders.

Contact our intake worker

Our highly trained clinicians can respond to a diverse range of queries concerning people with acquired brain injury or neurodegenerative disorders. Your first step is to contact the Brain Disorders Program (BDP) intake worker.

Our intake worker can be contacted from Monday to Friday between 12.30pm and 4.30pm.

Brain Disorders Program Community Services

Phone: 03 9490 7366

Email: bdpv@austin.org.au

Fax: 03 9490 7358

Postal address

Brain Disorders Program Community Services
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
1 Yarra Boulevard
Kew, Victoria 3101

How to make a referral

We accept referrals from a variety of sources including individuals, family members, carers, support coordinators and health professionals. You can submit referrals using the referral form below via mail, email or fax.

Referrers will need to provide supporting health information or details of where this information can be obtained. Documentation of the brain injury is required, for example:

  • neuropsychological assessment
  • rehabilitation discharge summary
  • medical imaging such as MRI.

 

Service

Referral requirements

CBDATS

The individual may be advised to see their General Practitioner or other local services prior to referral, however our intake worker is available to discuss the situation and make a recommendation based on your individual circumstances.

ABI Behaviour Consultancy

Please include:

  • a copy of the participant’s current NDIS plan (plan dates, goals, relevant funding)
  • details of the plan management provider (if applicable)
  • number of hours available for behaviour support and/or neuropsychology services.  

Neurobehaviour Clinic

Referrals can only be accepted from health professionals, and should be faxed directly to:

Specialist Clinics 

Fax: (03) 9496 2097
Links and downloads

If you need urgent assistance

If you need urgent mental health assistance, we recommend that you contact your local mental health service. To find a service in your area, visit the Victorian Government's Find a mental health service.

If you need immediate emergency assistance, you should telephone 000.