Developmental Disability Clinic

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Developmental Disability Clinic (DDC) provides a comprehensive approach to the ongoing management of adults with congenital disabilities such as Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Down’s Syndrome and Dwarfism. The service also assists young adults make the transition from a paediatric service to an adult healthcare setting.

The DDC Team ·        Rehabilitation Physician ·        Physiotherapist ·        Occupational Therapist ·        Nurse ·        Social Worker ·        Orthotist / Prosthetist ·        Urologist ·        Dietician The service is available for: Those experiencing issues in relation to their physical status and requiring ongoing monitoring and care Aged 18 years and over Services include: ·        Specialised clinical assessment and intervention ·        Regular review to monitor health needs ·        Liaison and referral to relevant services ·        Sexual Health Counselling ·        Seating and Posture Clinic ·        Support in accessing local community services ·        Continence advice Who will you see? Initial appointments and regular reviews involve a Medical and Allied Health consultation at the Clinic. Further follow up appointments are arranged as required. Access to the clinic Disabled parking is available close to the Clinical Centre at The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus (enter from Poplar Road via Gate 3 or 4). General car parking is available in the hospital visitors’ car park. Enter from Poplar Road via Gate 3. Low-cost coin parking is available. The Developmental Disability Clinic is available at no cost. An interpreter is available upon request.

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Contact and referral details Queries:    Coordinator Carlee Holmes                   (03) 8387 2685 Referrals:  Direct Access Unit                    (03) 8387 2333 Email: carlee.holmes@mh.org.au Fax:    (03) 8387 2250   (03) 8387 2217 Mail:     Developmental Disability Clinic              The Royal Melbourne Hospital –              Royal Park Campus              PO Box 7000              Carlton South VIC 3053 Clinic Location Clinical Centre RMH Royal ParkCampus 34-54 Poplar Road, Parkville, Vic 3052 Who can refer? ·        Self referral ·        Family and/or carers ·        Medical Practitioners ·        Other health care professionals ·        Case Managers If referrals are not from medical practitioners, an accompanying letter from the General Practitioner is required.

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