NSW Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
"Providing a comprehensive Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services to the population of NSW"
Dubbo Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
The Dubbo Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program is an outreach case management service. The Program is situated at the rehabilitation hospital in Dubbo, with clients having access to generic rehabilitation services. The Dubbo Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program (BIRP) provides assistance to adults of working age with a brain injury, and their families. A coordination and consultancy service for children with a brain injury is also provided.
Services offerred by the Dubbo Brain Injury Rehabiiltation Program
The service consists predominately provides outreach case management. A case manager will be appointed to conduct an initial assessment to identify goals, support and educational needs.
Discipline specific therapy is not available through the BIRP. However, generic services can be brokered at the rehabilitation unit or from community agencies where available.
According to the needs of individuals, families and carers, staff can provide;
- Initial assessment to identify rehabilitation goals.
- Coordination and referral to other community Services.
- Individual support and counseling
- Advocacy
- Information and education for carers
- Information regarding respite services
In addition to this, case managers will liaise with insurance companies, solicitors, doctors, and other agencies as required
Referrals
Referrals can be made by individuals, families, carers, medical practitioners or other service providers. Early referral of potential clients is recommended
Hours of Service
8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Contact
Bonny Foye (Manager)
Phone: (02) 6841 8500
Fax: (02) 6884 1227
Address
PO Box 974,
Dubbo NSW 2830.
Lourdes Hospital & Community Services,
Cobbora Road
Dubbo NSW 2830