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Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit

Contact the Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit

  • Internal RCH referrals

    You can contact the orthotist/prosthetist on triage with any clinical questions on extension 52423.

    Any patient sent for assessment will need to have a completed EPIC order.

    Generally we can assess new unscheduled patients from clinics Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4 pm.

    The department is located in Specialist Clinic B on the 1st Floor, directly opposite the 'Green Lifts'.

    External RCH referrals 

    If you wish to refer a patient to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Department, please write a letter and either email through or fax through to the number provided below.

    Location

    The department is located in Specialist Clinic B on the 1st Floor

    Postal address

    Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit,
    The Royal Children's Hospital,
    Flemington Road
    Parkville Vic. 3052, Australia

    Telephone

    + 61 (03) 9345 9300

    Facsimile

    61 (03) 9345 5034

    Email

    orthotic.prosthetic@rch.org.au

    NDIS Allied Health

    If you have any questions regarding the NDIS please contact our NDIS administrative Coordinator

    Telephone

    + 61 (03) 9345 9300

    Facsimile

    61 (03) 9345 1546

    Email

    alliedhealth.ndis@rch.org.au