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Occupational Therapy is a health profession that focuses on assisting clients to regain and maintain independence with daily living and life skills.

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    1. What is it?

    Community Occupational Therapy (SOUTH)

    Occupational Therapy is a health profession that focuses on assisting clients to regain and maintain independence with daily living and life skills.

    Occupational Therapists are trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay, or the effects of aging. Their goal is to assist each individual to move from dependence to independence, maximising personal productivity, wellbeing, and quality of life.

    How to contact us or make a booking

    Occupational Therapy Community Team
    Repatriation Centre
    90 Davey Street
    Hobart, 7000
    Phone: (03) 6166 7280
    Fax: (03) 61730339
    Email: community.outreach@ths.tas.gov.au

     

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    2. Resources

    Physiotherapy in Your Community - Southern Region
    Physiotherapy in Your Community - Northern Region
    Managing Your Back Pain Booklet
    Understanding Persistent Pain Booklet
    Stay on your feet | Hospitals

    3. Referral and Access by Region

    STATEWIDE INPATIENT SERVICES:

    To make an appointment contact the hospital in your region.

    Southern Region Expand

    Royal Hobart Hospital
    48 Liverpool Street, Hobart
    Phone: (03) 6166 8314

    Northern Region Expand

    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2
    Charles Street, Launceston
    Phone: (03) 6777 6222

    North West Region Expand

    North West Regional Hospital
    Brickport Road, Burnie
    Phone: (03) 6493 6000

    Community Physiotherapy Team (SOUTH)

    Physiotherapy (Community) – Outpatient Clinics, Tasmanian Health Organisation – South (outpatients.tas.gov.au)

    THS Southern Region

    Community Physiotherapy primarily supports adults living in the community with a range of conditions/care needs including:

    • strains, sprains, osteoarthritis, fractures
    • post-surgical and acute hospital admission
    • neck/back and other joint problems
    • mild strokes and neurological conditions
    • falls/balance problems
    • walking aid prescription
    • respiratory conditions
    • ante and post-natal care
    • specific exclusions of service are listed under ‘Additional Information’ below.

    Other Services Offered:

    Under 18’s are seen if presenting with simple Orthopaedic conditions but should otherwise be referred to Paediatric services

     

    Community Physiotherapy Referral template

    For use by health professionals only

    • Referral template – Medical Director
    • Referral template – Best Practice

    4. Useful Links

    Tas Health SOYF A5 High Risk Booklet abridged (7/12 Imposed) Printable - (PDF)
    Palliative Care Tasmania
    Palliative Care Australia
    Palliative Care Tasmania Caring Booklet
    Palliative Care Tasmania DHS
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