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Port Kembla Hospital - Occupational Therapy Dept

Occupational Therapy

The Department provides for inpatients and out patients. Paediatric OT who works with children from the Helensburg to Kiama area who have a physical disability, have normal to mild intellectual abilities and are in mainstream schools. Aim is to maximise independent function at home and at school. Waiting period of approx 4 weeks. Driving Assessment of driving ability and retraining where necessary. A cost of $40 covers the use of a private driving instructor. A cost of $165 is incurred for non-health care card holders, and $100 for card holders. If lessons are required, the cost is negotiated between the client and the driving instructor. The driving assessment can be self referred but their GP must fill out forms Waiting period of 1-3 months. Diversional therapists assist in rehabilitation. Self referral accepted for all services except the Community Domicillary assessment.