Rehabilitation
St John of God Hospital Bendigo offers both inpatient and
outpatient rehabilitation services.
Rehabilitation helps people return to a functional lifestyle,
with or without support, after surgery or illness. This can
sometimes mean hard work, which is why St John of God Hospital
Bendigo takes pride in its ability to provide a holistic and
positive approach to rehabilitation. Our committed team
delivers a high standard of care and support and includes access
to:
- Rehabilitation specialists

- Occupational therapists
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Prosthetists and orthotists
- Diabetes educators
- Dietitian
- Exercise physiologists
- Community support advisor
- Trained nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Speech pathologists
- Hydrotherapists
Personalised programs
The hospital's rehabilitation team cares for
individual needs with a wide range of personalised programs. Once
your requirements have been assessed, a program will be designed
with attainable goals to specifically meet your needs.
The rehabilitation programs cater for people
experiencing a variety of conditions including:
- Musculoskeletal, such as arthritis

- Neurological, such as stroke
- Orthopaedic, such as hip and knee
surgery
- Multiple trauma as a result of car
accidents
- Work related injuries
Referrals
Patients, families or friends can request
referrals from specialist doctors, GPs or surgeons.
We are able to assist patients under WorkCover
and Transport Accident Commission (TAC).