Home and Centre Based Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation helps people to maintain or return to their daily life activities, fulfil meaningful roles, improve independence and maximise their well-being. It benefits a person experiencing limitations in everyday functioning due to a change in their health condition. This could be because of events such as stroke, major surgery, or the progression of chronic disease.
Monash Health’s Community Rehabilitation services are time-limited, goal-focused and tailored to each person. A care plan is developed with the client and their carer(s) and may include therapy at home, at one of our centres and/or tele-rehab consultations. Therapy can either be delivered in a group and/or individual setting.
Services
General Rehabilitation (individual) – One on one session for clients with diagnoses including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, falls and mobility issues.
Rehabilitation in the Home(RITH) – The program provides a short term therapy delivered in the client’s home or local community sites.
Tele-rehab or tele-consultations – Some clients may be offered the option of tele-rehab or telehealth consultations. Telehealth allows people to get rehabilitation services using video calls. This is done on a secure platform which can be accessed online or by phone.
Home-based Rehabilitation Services – home-based therapy is for clients who are physically unable to attend the centre, or those whose rehabilitation goals are predominantly home-based.
Group Rehabilitation – Group sessions for:
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is suitable for those who have lung disease or are limited by breathlessness. The program runs twice a week for 8 weeks. Each time you attend there is an education and exercise session. You will also be provided with a home exercise program. At the end of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program there may be an option to continue with a 6 week exercise program in a community fitness centre.
Specific eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of COPD residing in the Monash Health area (City of Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston or Monash, Bayside City Council or Shire of Cardinia).
- Clients who do not live in the area but frequently use Monash Health respiratory services of emergency departments may also be eligible
- The service sees clients with all stages of COPD – from mild to severe.
Referrals
SACS Access and Intake
T: 13003 iCARE (1300 342 273) PRESS OPTION 5
F: 9554 9151
E: icareaccess@monashhealth.org
A referral will be required from your doctor, specialist or hospital. This should be forwarded to SACs Access and Intake along with copies of relevant tests completed in the last 12 months, for example:
- Chest X ray
- CT scan of chest
- Lung function tests
- Oxygen assessments
Enquiries
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs are located at 4 sites. For more information and enquiries, contact the site closest to you.
Clayton:
1 Tarella Road, Clayton
Tel: 9594 7630
Fax: 9594 7631
Email: claytoncrc@monashhealth.org
Springvale: (03) 8558 9158
55 Buckingham Avenue, Springvale
Tel: 8558 9158
Fax: 8558 9011
Email: springvalecrc@monashhealth.org
Cranbourne:
140–154 Sladen Street, Cranbourne
Tel: 5990 6114
Fax: 5990 6277
Email: cranbournecrc@monashhealth.org
Pakenham
Henty Way, Pakenham
Tel: 5941 0500
Fax: 5941 0542
Email: pakenhamcrc@monashhealth.org
Cost
$50 for the complete program (8 weeks paid at the initial assessment) or $10 per session / $20 per week.
(Rebates cannot be claimed from any health insurance providers for any services received at our centres).
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Falls and Balance
- Hip and Knee
- Aquatic Physiotherapy
Services
General Information
Community Rehabilitation services may include therapy at home, at one of our centres and/or tele-rehab consultations. Therapy can either be delivered in a group or individual setting.
Our interdisciplinary team is made up of the following health care specialists:
- Rehabilitation Doctors
- Allied Health Assistants
- Dietitians
- Exercise Physiologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Social Workers
- Speech Pathologists
- Nurses
- Case Managers
Group Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is suitable for those who have lung disease or are limited by breathlessness. Clients who have a diagnosis of a chronic lung disease who reside in the Monash Health area (City of Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston or Monash, Bayside City Council or Shire of Cardinia) may be eligible for this service. Clients who do not live in the area but frequently use Monash Health respiratory services of emergency departments may also be eligible. The service sees clients with a chronic lung disease at all stages of their condition – from mild to severe.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs currently operate at four sites: Kingston, Springvale, Cranbourne and Pakenham.
Referrals:
Referrals for Pulmonary Rehabilitation should be forwarded to the SACS Access and Intake Service, along with copies of relevant tests completed in the last 12 months, for example:
- Chest X ray
- CT scan of chest
- Lung function tests
- Oxygen assessments
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation is suitable for clients who have experienced a recent cardiac event or heart disease to recover faster and return to full and productive lives.
Cardiac Rehabilitation programs currently operate at all Community Rehabilitation sites.
Referrals:
Referrals for Cardiac Rehabilitation should be forwarded to the SACS Access and Intake Service, along with copies of relevant tests and/or discharge summaries.
Chronic Heart Failure
The Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) Community Rehabilitation service supports clients to best manage their chronic heart failure, helping to prevent hospital admissions and improve individuals’ quality of life. The service involves both exercise and education.
Eligibility criteria:
- Diagnosis of chronic heart failure
- Echocardiogram indicating heart failure
- Recent presentation or admission with LVF, APO or associated symptoms of Chronic Heart Failure
- Client is at high risk of presenting with exacerbation of symptoms of Chronic Heart Failure
Referrals:
- Referrals for the Chronic Heart Failure Rehabilitation service should be forwarded to the SACS Access and Intake Service, along with copies of relevant tests and/or discharge summaries.
Falls and Balance
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Hip and Knee
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Aquatic Physiotherapy
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Eligibility Criteria
- The client lives or works within the Monash Health catchment and is willing to travel to centre based services using their own means. Please note that home-based services can only be delivered to clients residing in the Monash Health catchment (For more information please contact the Access and Intake Team on 1300 342 273)
- The client requires allied health input and can be managed medically by GP (nursing care is not available in this program). Clients are required to be medically stable and able to participate in a rehabilitation program
- Clients are required to have functional rehabilitation goals that are short term and time limited.
- The client has experienced a change in function / activity limitation due to recent acute medical / health event.
- Client consents to participate.
- Adults over 18 years.
Additional Information
- Services may not be provided if there is a risk to the worker’s safety through client/carer behaviour or the environment
- Where a client is being discharged from hospital, the referrer is responsible for planning and implementing a safe discharge for the client including an Occupational Therapist home assessment and provision of equipment where necessary
- Clients are responsible for their own transport to appointments. Parking arrangements are different at each site. Please discuss parking options when you make your first appointment
- Community Rehabilitation does not provide primary rehabilitation support for mental health, drug or alcohol dependencies
Referrals
T: (03) 8572 5631
E: icareaccess@monashhealth.org
Note: All referrals are processed through SACS Access and Intake.
Cost
There is a cost for our service, which we will explain when we discuss your treatment plan.
We understand that covering the cost of healthcare can be hard, even if you have received the service in a public hospital. Payment options for those experiencing financial hardship can be discussed when your first appointment is made.
Locations
Please check with our staff about parking and public transport before your appointment.
Cranbourne
Cranbourne
Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre
140-154 Sladen Street, Cranbourne, VIC 3977
Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre site information
Hours
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Dandenong
Dandenong
Monash Health Community Dandenong
122 Thomas Street, VIC 3175
Monash Health Community Dandenong site information
Hours
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Kingston
Kingston
North West Block, Kingston Centre
Cnr Warrigal Road and Heatherton Road, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
Kingston Centre site information
Hours
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Pakenham
Pakenham
Monash Health Pakenham Centre,
Henty Way, Pakenham, VIC 3810
Pakenham Health Centre site information
Hours
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Springvale
Springvale
Monash Health Community Springvale
55 Buckingham Avenue, Springvale, VIC 3171
Monash Health Community Springvale site information
Hours
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost for Community Rehabilitation?
There is a cost for our service, which we will explain when we discuss your treatment plan.
We understand that covering the cost of healthcare can be hard, even if you have received the service in a public hospital. Payment options for those experiencing financial hardship can be discussed when your first appointment is made.
Can clients have home based therapy?
Yes, we offer home based therapy for clients who are physically unable to attend the centre, or for clients whose rehabilitation goals are predominantly home based. This will be discussed when your first appointment is booked over the phone.
Help contacting us
For people who need help with English or an interpreter: : TIS: 131 450
For people with hearing or speech loss: TTY: 1800 555 677
Speak and Listen: 1800 555 727
Internet relay: National Relay Service: www.relayservice.gov.au