Sometimes the burden of travelling to multiple locations to access health care as well as the associated costs can create a barrier for clients wanting to improve their health condition.
Our Aurora Extras services help overcome those burdens by providing tailored programs that provide the right care, in the right setting and at the right cost.
Our programs are catered to each individual and offer a range of exercises and therapies including circuit training, balance and mobility training, strength and endurance training, and education.
Aurora Extras provide a range of critical allied health and health-related services across a broad range of conditions, in the one rehabilitation-accredited location. We help clients that:
A referral is not required for a consultation with an allied health professional such as a physiotherapist, although it is often helpful for clients to bring as much information about their health history that relates to their reason for seeing an allied health therapist.
When being funded by Workers Compensation Claims, CTP (Third Party) Road Accident Claims, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Claims clients will need to obtain a referral from their GP prior to attending Aurora Extras services.
Call us: This is usually the best way to find if we can help to address recovery or wellness needs, 03 9385 1105 .
First consultation: Once we’ve obtained all relevant information we can get make a booking with the right therapist.
Individualised plan: A comprehensive individualised plan will be developed based on client needs, goals and timeframe.
Brunswick Private Hospital are currently offering 5 Aurora Extras Programs
Brunswick Private Hospital is now offering the Aurora Extras Programs below. From April 2021, our programs will each run twice per week.
To enquire about any of our Aurora Extras programs, please contact the team on 03 9385 1105.
We offer community access to our Hydrotherapy pool located on site at Brunswick Private Hospital. The pool sessions will run Monday and Thursday from 1.00pm – 1.50pm and are fully supervised by Allied Health qualified staff.
Hydrotherapy has been proven to offer a comfortable environment to exercise, for anyone experiencing pain. The program is perfect for patients undergoing ‘prehab’ prior to surgery, as well as those recovering after surgery, trauma or deconditioning.
From 1 April 2021, the cost per session will be $25.00. Please call 03 9385 1105 to book into a hydrotherapy session. Please note that places are limited.
Cardiac rehabilitation is provided for any patient with a surgical or non-surgical cardiac condition. The program aims to educate the cardiac patient about safe exercise, diet, medications they may be taking and any mood/anxiety/depression they may be experiencing.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is provided for all patients with lung conditions including COPD and Emphysema. The program uses exercise and education to maximise quality of life for patients suffering from pulmonary conditions, in a safe, professional and supportive environment.
Falls prevention is a group-based program for any patient who is experiencing falls issues or has a falls risk, either in the community or at home. It provides the patient with Best Practice education, exercise and evaluation to help decrease the risk of falls. The program is structured to make the patient feel safe and to build confidence in exercise and general everyday living.
One in (approximately) every 300 people, are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and almost 20% are of working age. Appropriate exercise can maintain function and independence whilst helping to reduce burden of care.
Our Parkinson’s group is targeted at mid-stage disease where patients are still mostly independent. It is based on the principles of higher intensity, large amplitude movements which are shown to be beneficial. Our group classes are led by our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists and involve speech pathology and other allied health professionals as required.
