Polio Services Victoria

Service overview

Polio Services Victoria (PSV) is a state-wide service established by the Victorian Government in 1998 to provide ongoing expertise and support for people residing in Victoria who experience health concerns associated with a history of contracting polio. The service offers:

Specialist medical and allied health multidisciplinary assessment
Regional Victorian Clinics
Provision of information and education to health providers and clients
Allied health intervention for polio related health needs such as orthotics, management of exercise, hydrotherapy, wheelchair and seating assessment, equipment prescription, fatigue management, pain management, adjustment to disability
Liaison with local health care providers and clients to develop client-centred plans for the delivery of polio specific specialist care

Team members

Rehabilitation Physician
Registrar
Orthotists
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
Psychologist
Allied Health Assistant

Service delivery

Fortnightly medical / allied health clinics
6 Regional clinics per year
Hydrotherapy group sessions
Telehealth Fatigue Management group
Individual allied health intervention as clinically indicated
Allied Health staff work part time hours from M-F
In person and telehealth sessions available

Eligibility criteria

Client resides in the state of Victoria

History of contracting polio

Client experiencing health concerns associated with the effects of polio

Referral process

Internal and external referrals can be made via Fax: 9231 3808 or Email: psv@svha.org.au

Contact details

Email: psv@svha.org.au

Phone: 9231 3900