TranslatePhysiotherapy (Paediatrics)
Outpatients
Information about outpatient clinics for paediatric physiotherapy.
The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form. This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date. If you receive this SMS, please update your details. Outpatient Central Services can be contacted on 1300 522 809.
Availability
North
Phone: 03 677 76216
Fax: 03 6348 7217
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 03 6493 6250
Fax: 03 6464 1918
DCHSC
Phone: 03 6478 6155
Fax: 03 6441 5946
Emergency care
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Scope
North and North West
Information unavailable at this time.
South
Conditions treated are:
- Talipes equinovarus
- Metatarsus adductus
- Respiratory conditions
Referral process
A referral (preferably faxed) is required for all new appointments and must conform to the referral standards.
Specific requirements are detailed in the individual clinic and condition referral guidelines.
Referrals are registered by the clinic to whom they are referred and are triaged according to the specific clinic guidelines.
Appointments are based on clinical priority.
Where available, eReferral via HealthLink smart forms is now the preferred and only secure method of referral to the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Additional information
For more information, please see the Tasmanian Health Pathways website.
