Oncology Rehabilitation

Inpatient Oncology Rehabilitation

Our oncology rehabilitation program aims to reduce the impact of cancer treatments on the body and mind, and improve function in both day-to-day activities, and quality of life.

We support you throughout your cancer journey.

Our team will work in partnership with your GP and/or Oncologist to help you navigate through this challenging time. We provide a structured yet personalised program to improve your physical condition and provide you with the knowledge to get you back on your feet.

Our Team

Our multi-disciplinary team of Rehabilitation specialists, allied health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy works with you to meet your physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs and also helps your family and carers. We are committed to improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness.

Programs

Inpatient Program

Initial assessment within 24 hours of admission by Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Social Worker, Psychologist, and Geriatrician/Rehabilitation Specialist

Holistic team approach to treatment and supporting you through your cancer journey

Daily therapy from all disciplines as indicated, 7 days a week (or as tolerated)

Hydrotherapy also available

Discharge and referral into our specialised day oncology program as an out patient.

Day Program Structure

90-180 minutes of therapy (depending on tolerances)

May include exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, psychology, and hydrotherapy

One to two days per week over six weeks (program length can be varied based on your progress and capacity).

How to access the program

Ask your General Practitioner or Specialist to refer you to our program. Eligibility and funding requests are arranged prior to admission.

Private health fund, DVA, WorkCover and TAC referrals are accepted.

If you have an excess or co-payment with your health insurance, you will be required to pay this at the time of admission.

Self-funded patients will be required to pay at the time of admission.