Allied Health Education

The hand therapy team aims to assist patients achieve the best possible outcome following injury or disease of the hand and / or upper limb. The Hand therapy unit provides specialist hand therapy services to both inpatient and outpatient population groups.

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is comprised of accredited practicing dietitians, dietitian assistants and administrative support and provides a comprehensive range of nutrition services for people with acute care requirements, chronic disease and complex needs.

Occupational therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate fully in the activities of their everyday life.

Podiatrists play an important role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and lower limb conditions.

Physiotherapists are experts in the management of movement disorders.

A Prosthesis is a replacement for a lost limb. An Orthosis is an external device used to support, correct or assist a limb

The social work profession is committed to the pursuit and maintenance of human well-being. Social work aims to maximise the development of human potential and the fulfilment of human needs

Speech Pathologists assess and manage people who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

One of the most significant transitions in a graduate’s career is the move from student life into a role as a qualified health professional.

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