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Information for Outpatient services

Find out about making an appointment to attend the Movement Disorder Clinic (MDC), whether you need a referral, what to expect at your first appointment, our fees, location, information about our inpatient unit, and much more.

Services offered

Our team of health professionals are all specialised in movement disorders and include:

  • Neurologists
  • Geriatrician
  • Dietitian
  • Neuropsychologist
  • Nurse
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Social workers
  • Speech pathologists

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Is there a fee for the services?

There is no feed for current Medicare card holders.

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Do you need a referral?

You need a referral from your GP to see our specialists. Click here for links to referral guidelines, links and forms.

Once we receive the referral from your GP, we will:

  • send you a confirmation letter
  • contact you to arrange an appointment
  • send you a confirmation appointment letter.

Your GP can also refer you to see our allied health professionals. Referrals for allied health can be made through HealthLink or by email. Click here for links to referral guidelines, links and forms.

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Is there a waiting time?

  • We give patients appointments as soon as we can but demand for our services is high so you may have to wait for your initial appointment.
  • Information about waiting time will be in your appointment letter.
  • If you need urgent medical or allied health care, please talk to your GP.

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What to expect

Medical Referrals:

  • If you have a medical referral you will be assessed by one of the specialist doctors.
  • There will be ongoing reviews after your initial assessment.
  • Depending on your health needs, each team member you see will set treatment goals for you and your carer and family to work towards.

Allied Health Referrals:

  • You will have an assessment to identify all of your health concerns.
  • We will develop a care plan with you.
  • If necessary, we will refer you to specific allied health professionals for further assessment and treatment.
  • Depending on your health needs, each team member you see will set treatment goals for you and your carer/family to work towards.
  • Health care needs change over time, so our team will assess changes and develop new treatment plans for you.

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Cancellation of appointments

  • You will be sent an SMS reminder a few days before your appointment.
  • Tell us at least 48 hours before your appointment if you cannot attend. If we know then we can give the appointment time to another patient. This helps keep the waiting time for appointments down.

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What to bring to your first appointment

Please bring:

  • a list of all the medications you are currently taking. Include:
    • how much you take of each medication and
    • how often you take each medication
  • the results of any recent medical tests that you have had.

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Will my GP get a letter?

Yes. After your first appointmen. the medical specialist and/or the allied health professionals will send a letter to your GP. The letter will give them:

  • a summary of their findings
  • their recommendations and
  • a copy of your management plan.

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Opening hours

We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 4pm.

We are closed on weekends and public holidays.

If you need a doctor urgently outside of these times, please contact your local GP or your nearest Hospital Emergency Department.

Dial 000 in case of an emergency.

As all MDC health professionals work part time, appointment days will be dependent on the days they work.

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