It is the responsibility of the referrer to have a conversation with the family to discuss their potential inclusion within the service.

How to make a referral via EPIC: 

• Guide for Occupational Therapists (PDF)
• Guide for Physiotherapists (PDF)
• Guide for clinical staff (nurses, doctors, etc) (PDF)
• Guide for Social Workers (PDF)

We encourage you to call the program coordinator to discuss your referral and determine eligibility and availability of the service for your patient.

Limitations of the service to consider

• Post Acute Care operates business hours Monday to Friday only.
• There is no after hours clinical supports provided to patient’s on the program.
• Patient’s who require equipment or consumables as part of their care or intervention is not funded by the PAC service.
• Patient’s can receive Post Acute Care services for up to four weeks, parents/carer must be willing to undertake any ongoing cares/ medical intervention required by the patient.

You can contact the Post Acute Care Team to discuss your referral or follow up on an enrolled patient via 9345 4490.