Child and Family Physiotherapy - Port Kembla Hospital
Overview
What the service is
Paediatric community-based Physiotherapy
What we do
Paediatric physiotherapy works with a child's support network including families and carers to provide assessment and advice for infants and children with movement, balance, posture, coordination, motor control and musculoskeletal alignment concerns.
When to access this service
If you or your health professional have concerns about your child's motor development and control.
How to access this service
Make a referral by phoning our service. A team member will contact you when able to offer an appointment. Wait times vary and will be approximate only.
What to bring
Referral if you have one.
Any previous home exercise programs or information.
What to expect
- Initial assessment either face to face or through a virtual care platform, with provision of advice on how to help your child achieve their movement goals in their environment (at home, pre-school or school).
- Review, or referral to other more appropriate services if indicated.
- Our Child and Family physiotherapists are trained to assess and support parents and carers with infants and children.
Things to note
- Services are limited and appointments are not available everyday. You are encouraged to accept and attend appointments offered if all participants are well. Rescheduling can result in extended waiting times.
- Wait times are variable.
- Services are prioritised, and at times, services may be limited to children under 6 years of age.
Other available options
- Private physiotherapist providers.
- Where appropriate your child may qualify for a Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan. Please discuss available options with your GP.
Port Kembla Hospital
Port Kembla Hospital offers a range of Child and Family services.
Contact Information
Ground Floor, Block C
89-91 Cowper Street
Warrawong NSW 2502
Warrawong NSW 2502
Monday to Friday
8.00am – 4.30pm
Closed on Public holidays
How to get there, including by public transport
Driving is recommended as public transport to the hospital is limited. Bus services to the hospital run from Wollongong and Port Kembla train stations. There is also a bus service from Warrawong Plaza. Please refer to local bus timetables for available routes.
Car parking
There is limited parking on the hospital grounds. Timed and non-timed street parking is available. We encourage families to allow additional time for parking when accessing the service.
Additional information for accessing the service
Disability parking spots are located at various entrances to the hospital. There is lift access to Level 3 where the Child and Family Service is located.
For more information on transport options visit NSW Public Hospital Parking and Directions website or download the HosPark App from App Store or Google Play.