Day Programs
Brisbane Waters Private is proud to provide comprehensive, effective and evidence based Day Rehabilitation services. Our Day programs allows people to benefit from a multi disciplinary rehabilitation team, without the need to be admitted as an inpatient.
Day Rehabilitation program
Our Day Rehabilitation services offer Reconditioning for people who are finding normal daily activity increasingly difficult due to physical deterioration . No one is 'too old' to benefit from this program.
Each program is tailored to individual needs, and includes access to:
- Physiotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Pathology
- Counselling
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Group education and exercise is a vital part of Day Rehabilitation.
Groups are run daily by an experienced multi-disciplinary team consisting of; Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians.
Topics include safety in the home, nutrition during rehabilitation , strength training and many more.
How often should patients attend?
Patients who attend the Day Rehabilitation program most often attend two days per week, for a period of 4-6 weeks, however, this can be adjusted according to need.
Patients attend either a morning or afternoon session.
What you should bring to Day Program
- Light Loose clothing that is appropriate to exercise in
- Appropriate footwear for exercise
- Swim wear and towel ( if attending Hydrotherapy)
- Relevant scans or medical reports
- List of current medication
- Any medications that need to be taken during the session
Can I combine other services with my Day Program?
Yes. We will discuss this with you upon receipt of your referral.
Home services such as domestic assistance, home nursing support or other, can all continue while you participate in your program.
How to access the program
A referral is required to attend Day Rehabilitation. Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. Eligibility and funding requests are arranged prior to admission.
General Practitioners, surgeons and treating physicians send referrals via fax to (02) 43 42 4460 directly to our Rehabilitation Physicians.
Current Inpatients can be referred by their treating physician. This process is normally arranged by the Team.
You may be eligible to attend the program if you have private health insurance, a DVA Gold or White Card, workers compensation or 3rd Party claim.
Holders of a DVA card will be provided transport by DVA.
Before commencing your program we will check your eligibility and provide you with this information before proceeding.
If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay this at the time of admission.
Self-funded patients will be required to pay at the time of admission.
Please contact our Day Rehabilitation staff on 02 4343 0275 for further assistance.
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