Physiotherapy specialises in human movement; Physiotherapists strive to improve an individual's quality of life and independence within the community through treatment and community support.
Physiotherapists strive to improve an individual's quality of life and independence within the community through:
- outpatient assessment and treatment services from Community Health Centres and rural hospitals throughout Tasmania
- group treatment and health promotion classes eg. hydrotherapy, gentle exercise and fitball classes
- domiciliary (home based) services when patients are unable to access our centres.
How to contact us or make a booking
Contact the Community Physiotherapy Team at:
Community Outreach Building
Repatriation General Hospital
90 Davey Street
HOBART 7000
Phone: (03) 6222 7280
Or contact the Community Health Centre in your area.
Service Eligibility
This service is available to all members of the public excluding those exercising private health insurance within private hospitals or with private practitioners
Who can refer to us?
- Self referral by phone or visit
- Medical Practitioners
- Health or community workers
- Family / carer (with Client's consent)
Cost Information
Services are provided at no cost, however patients who have a third party providing payment of fees eg. DVA, MAIB, Workers Compensation will be charged.
(Please note that these patients my be directed to private practitioners depending on the length of waiting lists and the availability of alternatives to our service.)
External agencies and organisations are charged a fee for health promotion type services.
More Information
The following fact sheet provides more information on the services that the Community Physiotherapist provides - Community Physiotherapy (What does the Physiotherapist do?)