What to expect

The ABI Rehab clinic is run at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre on Monday mornings.

You will see a rehabilitation medicine doctor for a half hour appointment.

What to bring

When you come to hospital for your appointment, you need to bring:

• Medicare card
• Health care card/concession card (if applicable)
• TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes) including herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame (if applicable)
• Your appointment letter

Related services

• Community Rehabilitation Services

  We are a short-term, goal-based service that supports people in the community to meet their rehabilitation goals through an individualised therapy program.

• Specialist Clinics

  We operate one of the largest specialist clinic services in Victoria.

• Disability liaison

  We support people with disability to use hospital services and access the care and treatment they need.

• Rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injuries (inpatient)

  We provide rehabilitation for people with a variety of brain injuries.

• Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre

  We are dedicated to providing the best rehabilitation services in Australia, complemented by creative therapies including art, music and horticultural therapy.

Referrals

For patients

You need a referral from your GP, medical practitioner or specialist to access this clinic.

We will send you a letter with an appointment. If you have not received this letter after 4 weeks, please contact us.

For health professionals

Refer your patient to Dr Wendy Castle, ABI Rehabilitation Medicine Physician.

Contact us

ABI Rehabilitation Clinic

Phone: 03 9490 7562

Fax: 03 9490 7501

Email: Talbot.medadmin@austin.org.au

Open hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)

Manager

Dr Wendy Castle, ABI Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

Clinic location

Entry 1
Orthotics & Prosthetics Building
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
Yarra Boulevard
Kew VIC

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