Occupational therapists are health professionals trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by:

• injury
• illness
• psychological or emotional difficulties
• developmental delay
• the effects of aging

Specialising in the rehabilitation of patients’ functional abilities including personal self- care, domestic and community living skills, an occupational therapist equips people with the skills to succeed at and enjoy their lives.

A referral from your General Practitioner (GP), Nurse Practitioner or other health professional is required when booking an appointment. Please contact our Reception on 03 5051 8160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.

Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the feet and lower limbs, including:

• arthritis
• soft tissue and muscular problems
• neurological and circulatory diseases
• lower limb complications such as nail disorders, corns, calluses and in-growing toe nails
• foot injuries
• infections gained through sport or other activities

A referral is not necessary. Please contact our Reception on 03 5051 8160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession providing services to individuals in order to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease, environmental factors and surgery.
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This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It involves the interaction between the physiotherapist (PT), patients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physiotherapists.
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The physiotherapist will use your individual history and a physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan, and when necessary, incorporate the results of laboratory and imaging studies.
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A referral is not necessary. Please contact our Reception on 03 5051 8160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.

RDHS Social Workers provide a range of services for the individual or family groups, including social assessment, supporting social functioning, social care planning, promoting financial security counselling and social communication skills.

Please contact our Reception on 0350518160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.

RDHS provides highly skilled speech pathologist who diagnoses and treat communication and swallowing difficulties.  The service is available for both inpatients and outpatients and aged care residents; children aged 0-6 and adults.Speech Pathologists can:

• Work with a child who is difficult to understand
• Encourage development of language skills
• Work with a child who stutters to speak more fluently and confidently
• Support a child who is having difficulty understanding and following directions
• Assess and provide ongoing management to an adult who is experiencing swallowing     difficulties following a neurological event, ie a stroke.

The speech pathologist liaises with medical staff, other allied health, nursing staff, teachers and parents to develop comprehensive support programs and maximise therapy benefits.

Please contact our Reception on 03 5051 8160 to check availability, any fees applicable and to book an appointment.