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Information about: Rehabilitation at home

If you have a work-related injury or illness, you can now have your rehab in your own home.

Rehab at home

Rehab at home is a service that allows you to have part or all of your hospital rehab in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

"I’ve been given a chance to be at home with my kids" - Steve Burton

How it works

You will be provided a case coordinator who will organise your rehab plan and liaise with your managing Agent and the medical team who will support your recovery. Your rehab plan can be provided by multiple health providers including:

  • physiotherapists
  • nurses
  • occupational therapist
  • personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming etc)
  • home support

Your rehab plan will be delivered over a 4–8 week period, depending on your needs.

Benefits

  • with your doctor's approval, you can leave hospital sooner – getting home to your family, friends and pets and complete your rehab in the comfort and privacy of your own home
  • your rehab plan will be tailored to your injury and requirements, with the support of experienced, qualified and approved health professionals
  • you will be supported while you work towards independence and returning to work sooner
  • not having to travel for most appointments

Rehab at home is suitable for many surgical and medical ailments

This service is available following a wide range of surgical procedures and medical conditions including:

  • joint replacements
  • arthroscopic surgery
  • cardiac conditions
  • bone fractures
  • reconditioning

WorkSafe Advisory

WorkSafe's advisory service is available between 7:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday. If you need more support, you can also contact WorkSafe using the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) or the National Relay Service.

1800 136 089 More contact options

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