The Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) is a team based service.
Our programs are designed to help you achieve the best recovery. Our aim is to improve or maintain your independence.
Our goal is to help you achieve the best outcomes to improve your quality of life.
The CRC provides a short-term program that is goal-based. You will have an individualised program to help improve your skills. You will be seen at the CRC or at home, depending on your therapy needs.
The CRC team consists of:
These programs are suitable if you
You will be assessed and we will work with you to set realistic goals. This is done with input from you and your family.
With your consent you may be referred to other health care workers.
Your doctor or health professional will send your referral directly to the Community Rehabilitation Centre.
A First Call staff member will contact you to gain some initial information.
A CRC staff member will then contact you to arrange an assessment.
Assessments are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Therapy takes place in a group setting in CRC. You will have your own specially designed program but will work alongside others.
Sessions are held every:
Tuesday morning:
30am–12.00 noon
Thursday morning:
30am–12.00 noon
Tuesday afternoon (condition specific groups):
30pm–3.30pm
No sessions are held on Public Holidays.
The CRC is located in the Allied Health/ Community Rehabilitation Centre building on the west end of the hospital site at Warragul (enter via Landsborough Street car park).
You are normally required to make your own way to the Centre. Please talk with CRC Staff if transport is an issue.
All General Rehabilitation programs are free unless you have funding via the NDIS that you wish to utilise.
For further information please telephone:
Community Rehabilitation Centre
West Gippsland Hospital
Landsborough Street
Warragul 3820
Phone: 5623 0647 or 5623 0643
Please contact the CRC if you are unable to attend a session. You may be discharged from the program if you don't attend three or more sessions and do not notify us.