Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre - Ryde Hospital

In addition, Graythwaite also provides rehabilitation services to patients with severe burns from across NSW.

Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre (GRC) consists of two 32-bed units over two levels. Facilities include: a hydrotherapy pool; modern gymnasiums; therapy laundry, kitchen and study; outdoor therapy and recreation areas; library; dining room; and patient lounge and kitchen.

Our therapy services available include: medical , nursing, physiotherapy, occupational  therapy, psychology, speech pathology, dietetics, orthotics and podiatry.

As GRC is co-located with Ryde Hospital, patients benefit from ready access to acute services including acute wards and medical imaging.

Graythwaite also runs:

• an osteoporosis refracture prevention clinic
• a sexuality and intimacy clinic for people with disabilities

Eligibility criteria for admission:

• Clear, achievable rehabilitation goals. Given a recent disability or impairment there has to be a reasonable expectation of functional improvement
• Motivation and willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program
• Cognitive and physical ability to participate in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program
• Medically stable

Referrals for patients currently an inpatient at another facility:

• Treating team to complete PATU form and fax back to (02) 9485 6077 with a copy of a rehabilitation consult and/ or relevant patient notes (e.g. medical report, therapist reports).

Referrals for all other patients or for more information:

• Contact North Shore Ryde Rehabilitation Coordinator on 0419 401 822