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Rehabilitation for people after stroke and other disorders
Our Neurological Rehabilitation team at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre provides a comprehensive service for people who have been diagnosed with conditions such as:
Our programs are aimed at improving physical, communication, thinking, emotional, social and independence skills.
We care for and support patients with common tasks such as:
We also support patients to return to:
We carry out home assessments as required, to ensure the patient's home environment is safe for them to return home.
Our Neurological Rehabilitation team includes highly skilled staff:
This team meets regularly to ensure that an effective program is maintained with each patient on the ward. They meet with the patient with their family or carers in family meetings when needed.
We have access to the following facilities:
You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health practitioner to access this service.
Find out how to refer your patient.
Phone: 03 9490 7530
Fax: 03 9490 7586
Phone: 03 9490 7562
Fax: 03 9490 7612
Email: Talbot.medadmin@austin.org.au
Open hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Neurological Rehabilitation
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
1 Yarra Boulevard
Kew Victoria