Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) 

Rehabilitation in the Home offers short term, multidisciplinary, goal-oriented therapy which aims to assist clients:

• to reach their maximum potential
• to regain their independence where possible and
• to improve their quality of life.

Services include:

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Social Work
• Dietitian 

Eligibility criteria for home rehabilitation services

• Clients generally reside in the City of Yarra, Boroondara and Darebin (Thornbury, Alphington, Northcote and Fairfield).
• Clients have potential for functional gain through intensive rehabilitation and are willing to actively participate in a therapy program.
• Clients require context specific therapy in their own home or community due to cognitive, psychosocial or cultural issues.
• Clients are unable to access community based services for reasons of health, physical and/or environmental limitations.

How to refer

Referrals are accepted from a health professional or doctor.

1. Contact Intake on tel: (03) 9288 2280 OR the SACS Assessor on mob: 0400 977 624 to discuss referrals.
2. Complete the GP referral form OR Allied Health referral form and fax: (03) 9288 3808 OR email: rehabinthehome@svhm.org.au

Please note:

• There is no charge for RITH visits
• Clients are required to provide RITH staff with a safe environment during visits
• Maintenance therapy, Case Management, Nursing and Medical services are not offered
   

Rehabilitation in the Home brochure