Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Falls Prevention in SA

Falls Prevention
Service Directory
for the Southern Adelaide
Local Health Network
2012

Contents
A word from our General Manager 3
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Referral guide to falls prevention services 4
Day Therapy Centres FAQs 8
Southern Area Day Therapy Centres 9
Day Therapy Centres Map 10
Private Hospital Day Therapy Options 11
Strength for Life Programs 12
Councils in the Southern Area 13
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
HomeFront program 14
Vestibular Services - Private 15
Vestibular Services - Public 16
Continence services 17
Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) 18
Relevant Services in the Southern Region 19
Referral Forms -
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 21
Metropolitan Adelaide Falls Prevention
Service Request Form 22
Referral Form for Day Therapy Services
in Southern Region 23
Southern Area Day Therapy Centres 24
Strength for Life 50+ Referral Form 25
Strength for Life Locations 26
Strength for Life Location Map 27
Falls Prevention Resources 28
Disclaimer
This directory has been prepared for the SALHN Falls Prevention team for information purposes. The Falls Prevention team assumes no responsibility for the
information provided by any of these service providers, and disclaims all the liability in respect of such information.

A word from our General Manager
The Southern
Adelaide Local
Health Network
(SALHN) has a strong
commitment to
the delivery of falls
prevention services.
It has worked closely
with partner services
in the area over
many years to build
a community service
response to the needs of clients who have
had a fall or are at risk of falling.
This directory will further support this work
and provide up to date information on the
range of falls prevention services in our area.
About SALHN
SALHN provides care for around 340,000
people living in the southern metropolitan
area of Adelaide. Our 7,000 skilled staff
provide high-quality patient care, education,
research and health promoting services.
Primary and Sub-Acute Care
Services
The Primary and Sub-Acute Care Division
is responsible for the delivery of a range
of primary health care services across the
southern metropolitan area, with a focus on
providing preventative, health promoting
programs and supporting people in
maintaining their health, especially as they
return to the community after a hospital stay.
The Importance of Falls Prevention
One third of people aged more than 65
years fall each year, with 10 percent of
these falls resulting in injury. This can result
in the individual’s loss of independence
from an injury or fear of falling. Falls have a
major impact on the health and wellness of
our community.
There are a number of factors that contribute
to an individual’s risk for falls including
issues with balance, vision and changes
in health. A multidisciplinary approach to
address the contributing factors has been
shown to reduce the risk of falling. Systems
that support individuals to connect to local
services improve access and uptake.
The Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team
The Southern Community Falls Prevention
Team from Health Care Transitions offers
coordination of falls prevention services
in Southern Adelaide, including referrals
to the RGH Falls Assessment Clinic. This
common entry point provides triaging
and screening of falls prevention referrals
to identify level of risk and urgency
of response required, and to ensure
correct service matching. Some of the
service options available include RGH
Falls Assessment Clinic (if required), In
Home Falls Risk Assessments as part of
the Pathways To Independence Program,
linkage with community falls prevention
services, and follow up and monitoring.
The Southern Community Falls Prevention
Team also coordinates the Southern Area
Falls Prevention Network, increasing
regional capacity and consistency in falls
service provision through education and
joint initiatives.
This Falls Service Directory will further support
the regional knowledge on services available
in falls prevention.
Chris Seiboth
General Manager Noarlunga Hospital
Southern Area, Primary & Sub Acute
Falls Prevention Service Directory 2012 page 3

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Referral guide to falls prevention services
Triggers for referral:
Recent hospital admission, Emergency Department presentation, or SA Ambulance Service callout
for a fall
Client reports having had a fall, trip, or slip (with or without injury)
Client appears unsteady
Assessment reveals:
o balance decline (include early decline)
o risk factors for falls
o increased likelihood of injury in the event of a fall
When determining what service options are most suitable consider:
Is a comprehensive falls risk screen/ assessment required?
What is the level of urgency?
What is the level of complexity?
Falls and injury risk level
The patient’s risk factors
are few and simple.
For example: early signs of
physical decline
The patient has been
identified as having
multiple risk factors or
would benefit from a falls
risk factor assessment.
For example reduced
balance, foot care and
home safety issues.
For patients who are at
high risk of falling and/or
have a complex medical
picture.
For example dizziness,
polypharmacy, cognitive
impairment and further
tests/investigations.
Depending on needs,
consider referral to:
‣ Day Therapy Centre
‣ Strength for Life
Fitness and balance
program
‣ Private provider
(physiotherapist, OT
or podiatrist) using
private health cover,
DVA or Medicare TCA
/ GPMP
‣ Exercise physiologist
For Multi-D Falls
Prevention Services or
Falls Risk Assessment
refer to:
‣ Southern Community
Falls Prevention Team
‣ Day Therapy Centre
‣ Domiciliary Care
‣ DVA for a HomeFront
Ax – ph 1800 801 945
‣ Care packages
‣ Other relevant services
Refer to:
‣ Falls Assessment
Clinic which is a
geriatrician-led
multidisciplinary
service
‣ Refer the client directly
to a specialist
geriatrician if required
‣ For hospital avoidance
services Metropolitan
Referral Unit (MRU)
Not sure? For assistance in determining appropriate service
Refer to Southern Community Falls Prevention Team (SCFPT)
Or Phone 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557) to speak with a member of the SCFPT
For other Falls Prevention Services: Southern Falls Prevention Service Directory
page 4
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Access to Falls Prevention
Services in Southern Adelaide
The coordination of falls prevention services in Southern Adelaide,
including referrals to the RGH Falls Assessment Clinic, is now being
undertaken by the Southern Community Falls Prevention Team
Who is the service for?
This service is for adults living in the
community who have had a fall or who
are at risk of falling and who would
benefit from coordination of falls
prevention services.
What does the service offer?
Common Entry point for triaging and
screening of falls prevention referrals:
> To identify the level of falls risk, and
urgency of response required
> To ensure correct service matching and
referral to appropriate services.
What are some of the
Service Options available?
> RGH Falls Assessment Clinic
(if indicated)
> In home falls risk screen & assessment
as part of the Pathways to
Independence Program
> Linkage with community services and
programs
> Linkage with existing services eg DVA,
community packages
> Follow-up and monitoring
Who can refer?
> GP Practices
> South Australian Ambulance Service
> Hospitals in the Southern Adelaide
Health Area
> Selected Community Agencies.
What are the benefits?
> Easy systems of referral including a
common entry point
> Access to comprehensive falls risk
screen & assessment, using evidence
based best practice
> Clear coordination of services for older
people
> Regular communication between the
patient, GP and service providers
> Improved access to appropriate health
care services close to client’s home
> Follow up and monitoring
How is this service accessed?
By Faxing the Metropolitan Adelaide
Falls Prevention Service Request
Form to the Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team, fax number 8201 7860
Or
Contact the Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team on 1300 0 FALLS
(1300 0 32557).
For more information
Southern Community Falls Prevention Team
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
© Department for Health and Ageing, Government of South Australia.
All rights reserved.

Pathways to Independence
The Pathways to Independence Program coordinates In - Home
Falls Risk Assessments for older community dwelling clients in the
Southern Metropolitan Area that have been identified as being at risk
of falling.
What does the program
offer?
Enrolment in the Pathways to
Independence Program enables the
coordination of falls prevention services in
Southern Adelaide including:
> In home screen & assessment of
modifiable falls risk factors
> development of an action plan to
address identified issues
> linkage with community services and
programs
> follow-up and monitoring
> communication with GPs, acute
hospitals, and other relevant services.
Who is the program for?
The program is for older adults living
in the community in the Southern
Metropolitan Area who are experiencing
early physical decline - identified by
having had a fall, or who are at risk of
falling, due to modifiable risk factors.
What are the benefits?
> easy systems of referral including a
common entry point
> comprehensive screening and
assessment of falls risk factors
> clear coordination of services for older
people
> regular communication between the
patient, GP and service providers
> improved access to appropriate health
care services close to home
> monitoring throughout the program.
How is this service accessed?
By Faxing the Metropolitan Adelaide
Falls Prevention Service Request
Form to the Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team, fax number 8201 7860.
Contact the Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team on 1300 0 FALLS
(1300 0 32557).
Who can refer?
> GP Practices
> South Australian Ambulance Service
> Public Hospitals in the Southern
Metropolitan Area
> Selected community agencies
For more information
Southern Community Falls Prevention Team
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
© Department for Health and Ageing, Government of South Australia.
All rights reserved.

Repatriation General Hospital
Falls Assessment Clinic
The RGH Falls Assessment Clinic provides specialised comprehensive
multidisciplinary assessments for older clients with more complex
needs around falls prevention.
Who is this service for?
The program is for older adults living in
the community who have more complex
issues around falls and frailty who
would benefit from a comprehensive
assessment and coordination of falls
prevention services.
What does the service offer?
Specialised comprehensive Geriatrician
led multidisciplinary assessment:
> To identify falls risk factors
> Offer services/interventions to address
these risk factors
> Access to a specialised Day
Rehabilitation Service (FIT Program)
> To link in with other community
services as required
> Follow up with geriatrician as required
Who can refer?
> GP Practices
> South Australian Ambulance Service
> Hospitals in the Southern
Metropolitan Area
> Selected Community Agencies.
What is the criteria for
referral?
> Need for more detailed specialist
medical assessment
> Uncertain diagnosis
> Unexplained falls/gait disturbances
> Untreated osteoporosis
> Declining function with mod-severe
disability
> Unexplained syncope or collapse
> Complex medication issues
> Cognitive issues affecting mobility
How is this service accessed?
By Faxing the Metropolitan Adelaide
Falls Prevention Service Request Form
to the Southern Community Falls Team,
fax number 8201 7860 - request Falls
Assessment Clinic appointment
Or
Contact the Southern Community Falls
Prevention Team on 1300 0 FALLS
(13000 32557).
For more information
Southern Community Falls Prevention Team
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
© Department for Health and Ageing, Government of South Australia.
All rights reserved.

Day Therapy Centres FAQs
What are Day Therapy Centres
(DTCs)?
Day Therapy Centres are Commonwealthfunded
facilities that provide services such as
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech
therapy, social work and podiatry to aged
people who are living in the community.
Services offered vary at each site.
DTCs aim to provide:
> rehabilitation
> maintenance of function, independence,
maximisation of skills, and coping
> prevention through health promotion and
information.
DTCs no longer offer full-day programs,
respite, meals, equipment or social activities.
Cost
Clients are required to pay a small fee. Fees
vary at each site. There are weekly caps
on the amount that can be charged when
multiple services are accessed. Most DTCs do
not provide transport.
Who is eligible?
Day Therapy Centres are suited to individuals
who are:
> over 60 years of age (Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people over 45 years of age)
- some exceptions to this are possible
> living in the community or low-level care
> mobile in a wheelchair over a short
distance, or may require light assistance
> able to manage personal care, may need
light assistance or aids for transfers on/off
toilet
> frail, in functional decline, or have lost skills
or confidence
> at risk of falling, due to a previous fall,
poor balance, unsafe home environment,
or painful feet
> learning to manage a chronic condition,
including evaluating their ability to selfmanage
> experiencing changes or losses in
cognitive, psychological or social abilities/
needs.
How do I refer to a Day Therapy
Centre?
To refer to a DTC, use the Southern Area Day
Therapy Centre Common Referral Form, on
page 23
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Southern Area Day Therapy Centres
Location Telephone Facsimile
1. North
Plympton
2. Myrtle
Bank
Southern Cross Care - The Pines
336 Marion Road, North Plympton. South
Australia, 5037. 8179 6825 8297 7615
Southern Cross Care- Lourdes Valley
18 Cross Road, Myrtle Bank. South
Australia, 5064. 8443 0475 8338 6790
3. Glenelg ACH - Therapy Services West
72 Brighton Road, Glenelg. South Australia,
5045. 8349 3515 8357 3255
4. Christie
Downs
5. Morphett
Vale
6. Victor
Harbour
ACH - Health Service South
17 Elizabeth Road, Christie Downs. South
Australia, 5164. 8349 3515 8357 3255
ECH - Southern Therapy Service
126 Pimpala Road, Morphett Vale. South
Australia, 5162. 8322 5700 8322 2711
ECH - Victor Harbor Therapy Service
33 Cornhill Rd, Victor Harbor 5211 8551 0617 8551 0609
7. Marion Resthaven Community Services
43 Finnis Street, Marion. South Australia,
5043. 8296 4042 8358 3482
8. Glenelg Alwyndor Rehabilitation and Support
Services
Unit 1/3 Gordon Street, Glenelg, South
Australia, 5045. 8177 3277 8177 3278
9. Somerton
Park
10. Westbourne
Park
Masonic Therapy Services
Grainger Road, Somerton Park. South
Australia, 5044. 8375 1525 8375 1515
Anglicare Therapy Services
365 Goodwood Road, Westbourne Park.
South Australia, 5041 8229 6723 8229 6755
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Day Therapy Centres Map
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Private Hospital Day Therapy Options
Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital Day Rehabilitation Service
Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital is a 55-bed specialised private rehabilitation hospital in
metropolitan Adelaide, offering effective and individually tailored programs with the objective of
maximising recovery and achieving a return to home, work or that favourite sport or pastime.
The Day Rehabilitation Program offers a combination of Day Rehabilitation Programmes and
hydrotherapy group sessions. The Day Rehabilitation Programmes are available to patients with
a wide range of different conditions. These are group based sessions conducted in the hospital’s
comprehensively equipped treatment gyms and hydrotherapy pool. All patients are overseen in
their programme by a Rehabilitation Specialist.
Who is eligible?
Outpatients, previous inpatients, clients living in the community who have private cover
DVA, Work cover and third party clients are also eligible.
Cost
The full cost of rehabilitation is usually covered by the private health fund, DVA, Work cover and
third party.
What services are offered?
> Physiotherapy
> Hydrotherapy- individual and group sessions available
> Occupational Therapy
> Speech Therapy
> Psychology
> Dietetics
> Falls Prevention group program
> Falls Meetings
> Free seminars to community on falls prevention
How do I refer to the Day Rehabilitation Service?
> A doctor’s referral is required.
> For further information please contact Jeff Millen, physiotherapy manager on
telephone: 8298 4299 Fax: 8377 0543 email: Griffith@healthscope.com.au
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Strength for Life Programs
What is the Strength for Life Program?
Developed by COTA Seniors Voice the Strength for Life Program runs at multiple gyms and
community centres and provides:
> progressive strength training sessions, supervised by a qualified fitness instructor
> minimum of two sessions per week, at allocated times
> assessments for all clients by an appropriate fitness professional (in some cases an exercise
physiologist) and development of a personalised program
> an opportunity for participants to socialise before and after exercise sessions
> an accessible and safe environment for people aged 50 years and over
> Please note: transport is not provided.
About strength training
> Muscle strength can be regained and maintained no matter what the age and physical
condition of the participant.
> Strength training has also been shown to:
- improve balance and reduce risk of
falling
- enhance mental wellbeing
- raise self-esteem and self-confidence
Cost
Small fees do apply; please contact your local
Strength for Life Instructor for costs.
Who is eligible?
> individuals over 50 years of age
> independent with mobility and transfers.
How do I refer to the Strength for
Life Program?
GPs and allied health professionals can refer
to the program by completing the referral
form on page 25.
Please refer to the attached list of current
providers in the Southern Area.
Individuals can self-refer by phoning COTA
Seniors Voice - (08) 8232 0422 or your
nearest Strength for Life provider.
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Councils in the Southern Area
Councils may offer information about support services for people over 50 years of age relating
to falls prevention activities (such as sporting and recreational options, home assist services -
including some home modifications) and links to community centre activities.
Council Address Telephone Facsimile Website
City of
Holdfast bay
City of Marion
City of
Mitcham
City of
Onkaparinga
24 Jetty Road,
Brighton
SA 5048
245 Sturt Rd, Sturt
SA 5047
131 Belair Rd,
Torrens Park
SA 5062
Ramsey Place,
Noarlunga Centre
SA 5168
8229 9999 8298 4561 www.holdfast.sa.gov.au
8375 6600 8375 6699 www.marion.sa.gov.au
8372 8888 8372 8101 www.mitchamcouncil.
sa.gov.au
8384 0666 8382 8744 www.onkaparingacity.com
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Department of Veterans’ Affairs HomeFront program
What is the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) HomeFront
program?
Eligible veterans are entitled to a free annual HomeFront assessment, usually by a qualified
occupational therapist, who will identify fall and accident hazards in and around the home.
Following the home assessment, and with the veterans consent, recommended safety
modifications can be made in the home by qualified trades people. The assessor will also provide
information concerning other Community and Government services that may be of assistance.
However, HomeFront does not provide assistance with garden maintenance, car services, or any
aspect of home security.
Cost
DVA contributes a monetary subsidy once every twelve months toward the cost of those minor
house modifications recommended by the HomeFront assessor. Once the subsidy has been
reached the veteran is then required to pay the difference in cost.
Who is eligible?
All Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold and White card holders are eligible.
How do I refer to the DVA HomeFront Program?
Health professionals and Gold and White Card holders are invited to call 1800 801 945 to
arrange a free HomeFront assessment.
For more information, contact the DVA HomeFront line on 1800 801 945, or contact the
DVA on 133 254 or 1800 555 254, or visit the website at www.dva.gov.au
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans’ Affairs Network Office
Blackburn House
199 Grenfell St, Adelaide, 5000
www.dva.gov.au
Ph: 1300 551 918
General Enquiries: 133 254 or 1800 555 254
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Vestibular Services - Private
Business Name and
Physiotherapist Address Contact
Ann Buchan and Associates
Ann Buchan
Dizziness and Balance Disorders
Margaret Sharpe
160 Unley Road,
Unley SA 5061
67 King William Rd,
Unley SA 5061
Henry Rischbieth Suite 14/12
O’Connell Street
North Adelaide SA
5006
James McLoughlin
Neurophysiotherapy
Edwina Reid Neurophysiotherapy
Edwina Reid
Victoria Veitch
Kate Seeliger Sue Winkler
Veronica Schliebs
Julia Cox
Susan Hillier
Tamina Levy
63 Portrush Road,
Payneham SA 5071
76b Kensington
Road, Rose Park SA
5067
Home visits and
clinic work
216 Daws Rd, Daw
Park SA 5051
Telephone: (08) 8373 2132
Mobile: 0402 231 514
anphysio@optusnet.com.au
info@unleyphysio.com.au
Telephone: (08) 7087 2102
info@dizzinessbalancedisorders.
com.au
www.dizzinessbalancedisorders.
com.au
Telephone: (08) 8239 1711
Mobile: 0412 812 914
Telephone: (08) 8363 0458
admin@neurophysiotherapy.com.au
www.neurophysiotherapy.com.au
Telephone: (08) 8331 2700
Mobile: 0412 698 844
www.neurophysio.net.au
Mobile: 0419 034 578
Mobile: 0409 282 210
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Vestibular Services - Public
Site name Physiotherapist Contact
Flinders Medical Centre
University of South Australia
School of Health Sciences
City East Campus
FMC Physiotherapy
Department
Telephone: (08) 8204 5498
Dr Susan Hillier Tel: (08) 8302 2544
Susan.Hillier@unisa.edu.au
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Continence services
The listed continence health professionals provide an experienced and comprehensive
continence assessment for both bladder and bowel with management programs developed and
individually orientated to meet each client’s goals.
Service Eligibility Who can refer and how
RDNS
Adelaide Head Office
PO Box 247, Glenside,
SA 5065
Resthaven - Marion
Community Services
43 Finniss Street
Marion
South Australia 5043
Flinders Medical Centre
Gynaecology Services
Repatriation General
Hospital
Continence Service
Noarlunga Health Service
Physiotherapy Services
Private Physiotherapists
Australian Physiotherapy
Association (APA) Ms Carolyn
Coleman (Manager),
SA Office 8/15 Fullarton Road
Kent Town SA 5067 Australia
>65 years of age
> Call the Client Care Centre 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week:
Phone: 1300 364 264
> Email enquiries@rdns.org.au or fill
out the enquiry form available at
www.yourliferdns.com.au
>65 years of age Any health professional or self referral
Women Only
Men and
Women: provides
assessment,
treatment,
education and
supportive care for
bladder and bowel
problems
Anyone
Anyone
> See page 22 for the “Referral Form
for Day Therapy Services in the
Southern region”
Phone (08) 8296 4042
Email: marioncs@resthaven.asn.au
General Practitioner referrals via fax to
the Women’s Health Clinic
Fax: (08) 8204 5210.
General Practitioner referrals via fax
to the Urology Clinic, Day Surgical
Centre, Repatriation General Hospital
Daws Road, Daw Park
Fax: (08) 8277 9305 please include
any relevant test results
Health professionals can refer via fax
to the Noarlunga Hospital, Consulting
Clinics Phone: 08 8384 9233
Fax: 08 8384 9711
Monday to Friday,
9.00am to 5.00pm
Any health professional or self referral
To find your nearest specialist private
women’s health and continence
physiotherapist, contact the APA at:
Phone: (08) 8362 1355
Fax: (08) 8362 2223
Email: sabranch@physiotherapy.asn.au
Website: www.physiotherapy.asn.au
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Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS)
The CAPS is an Australian Government Scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible
people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of their
incontinence products.
For more information, refer to:
> Medicare Australia: 132 011 (select option 1)
> National Continence Helpline: 1800 330 066
> CAPS policy line: 1800 807 487
> Bladder Bowel website: www.bladderbowel.gov.au
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Rehabilitation Appliances Program
(RAP)
The RAP provides appliances and equipment for self-help and rehabilitation purposes to gold
and white card holders with a clinically assessed need. Continence products are available
under this program. The Department has contracted suppliers who provide delivery of
continence products.
For more information, contact:
1300 550 457 (select option 1)
http://www.dva.gov.au/service_providers/rap/Pages/index.aspx
Resources
Continence Foundation of Australia
National Office
Level 1, 30-32 Sydney Rd,
Brunswick, Victoria 3056
Ph: (03) 9347 2522
Fax: (03) 9380 1233
http://www.continence.org.au/
SA Continence Resource Centre Independent Living Centre
11 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains, SA 5086
Ph: (08) 8266 5260
1300 885 886
Fax: (08) 8266 5263
www.continencesa.org.au
National Continence Helpline
Ph: 1800 330 066
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Relevant Services in the Southern Region
Organisation Website Telephone
Aboriginal Health Council www.ahcsa.org.au (08) 8273 7200
Active Ageing Australia www.activeageingsa.net.au (08) 8362 5599
Arthritis Association www.arthritissa.org.au (08) 8379 5711
1800 011 041
Australian Association of Social Workers www.aasw.asn.au (08) 8463 5911
Australian Physiotherapy Association www.physiotherapy.asn.au (08) 8362 1355
1300 666 772
Australian Podiatry Association SA www.podiatrysa.net.au (08) 8332 2755
Australian Psychological Society www.psychology.org.au (03) 8662 3300
Carer’s SA www.careaustralia.com.au 1800 815 549
Commonwealth Respite & Care Link Centre www.carelinksa.asn.au 1800 052 222
Continence Resource Centre SA www.continencesa.org.au (08) 8266 5260
COTA Seniors Voice
Strength For Life Program
Department of Health and Ageing
Bladder and Bowel Website
1300 885 886
www.seniorsvoice.org.au (08) 8232 0422
www.bladderbowel.gov.au
National
Continence
Helpline on
1800 550 457
Department of Veteran Affairs www.dva.gov.au 133 254
1800 801 945
Diabetes SA www.diabetessa.com.au (08) 8234 1977
Dieticians Associations of Australia www.daa.asn.au (02) 6163 5200
Domiciliary Care SA www.domcare.sa.gov.au (08) 8193 1234
Ethnic Link Services (08) 8241 0201
Exercise Sports Science Australia www.essa.org.au (07) 3856 5622
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Organisation Website Telephone
General Practice Network South www.sdgp.com.au (08) 8374 7000
Guide Dogs SA & Low Vision Services www.guidedogs.org.au 1800 738 855
Health Direct www.healthdirect.org.au 1800 022 222
Home Medicines Review
Human Services Finder
Independent Living Centre
Metropolitan Referral Unit
(Adelaide Health Service)
www.hsfinder.sa.gov.au
www.disability.sa.gov.au
Refer client to GP
1300 110 600
NPS Medicines Line 1300 633 424
Optometrists Association Australia www.optometrists.asn.au (08) 8338 3100
Osteoporosis Association www.osteoporosis.org.au (08) 8379 5345
1800 242 141
OT Australia SA www.otsa.org.au (08) 8342 0022
RDNS www.rdns.org.au 1300 364 264
Royal Society for the Blind www.rsb.org.au (08) 8223 6222
South Australian Falls Prevention
Southern Community Falls Prevention Team.
Southern Primary Health Linking Southern
Seniors Program
- Noarlunga
- Seaford
www.fallssa.com.au
1800 675 554
1300 0 FALLS
(1300 0 32557)
Fax 8201 7860
(08) 8384 9207
Seniors Information Service www.seniors.asn.au 8168 8776
Telecross
www.redcross.org.au/sa/
service_telecross.htm
1300 885 698
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Referral Forms -
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Metropolitan Adelaide Falls Prevention Service Request Form 22
Referral Form for Day Therapy Services in Southern Region 23
Southern Area Day Therapy Centres 24
Strength for Life 50+ Referral Form 25
Strength for Life Locations 26
Strength for Life Location Map 27
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Metropolitan Adelaide Falls Prevention Service
Request Form
Facsimile info
Central Adelaide
Please fax to 1300 467 567
PO Box 508. Prospect, SA, 5082
Northern Adelaide
Please fax to 1300 467 567
PO Box 508. Prospect, SA, 5082
Southern Adelaide
Please fax to 8201 7860
For all enquiries, please phone 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32 557)
The SA Health Metro Area Falls Teams (Central, Northern & Southern) provide triaging for and linkage to falls
prevention services in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area including Falls Assessment Clinics, In-Home Falls Risk
Assessments and other community services/programs.
Does your client require a falls risk assessment to avoid an imminent hospital admission?
Yes > call Metropolitan Referral Unit on 1300 110 600 DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM
No > Complete this form
Patient information
Patient name:
Hospital UR No:
GP Name:
Address:
DOB: ATSI: No Yes
Address:
Preferred contact time/method:
Phone no: Phone no:
Fax no:
NOK: Contact no 1:
Contact no 2:
Past Medical History (attach summary)
Interpreter required: No Yes
Language spoken:
Medication (attach details)
History of Presenting Complaint and Reason for Referral
(please indicate if your request is specifically for a Geriatrician led Falls Assessment Clinic)
Community Services
Is the patient receiving other
community service? No Yes >
Dom. Care DVA Gold/White Card Holder CACPS
HACC Private other
Referrer
Name (please Print):
Designation/Organisation:
Phone number:
Date:
For more information on available falls prevention services - see Falls Prevention Service Directories -
Central, Northern & Southern www.fallssa.com.au

Referral Form for Day Therapy Services in
Southern Region
To the Coordinator of... CC: General Practitioner for information and follow-up
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Patient Details / Affix Sticker
Ability to speak understand English No Yes
Language Spoken __________________________________
Aboriginal/TSI No Yes
NOK/Contact Person: _______________________________________________________________________________
Past medical history
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Current medications
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Reason for Referral
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Service(s) Requested
Physiotherapy Podiatry Dietician Speech Pathology
Occupational therapy
Other: ________________________________________________________________
Client is suitable to participate in a group program No Yes
Are there any limitations or movements that should be avoided No Yes
Referring person (if not the GP):
General Practitioner:
Name: _________________________________________
Relationship/Agency: _____________________________
Address: ________________________________________
______________________ Post code: ________________
Contact phone number: __________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Name: _________________________________________
Relationship/Agency: _____________________________
Address: ________________________________________
______________________ Post code: ________________
Phone: _______________ Fax: _____________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funds Day Therapy Services
Please Note: A fee for service applies, however fee waiver can be arranged for those with demonstrated financial need.

Southern Area Day Therapy Centres
Suburb Organisation/Street Telephone Facsimile
1. North Southern Cross Care - The Pines
8179 6825 8297 7615
Plympton 336 Marion Rd, North Plympton. South Australia, 5037
2. Myrtle Bank Southern Cross Care - Lourdes Valley
8433 0475 8388 6790
18 Cross Rd, Myrtle Bank. South Australia, 5064
3. Glenelg ACH - Therapy Services West
72 Brighton Rd, Glenelg. South Australia, 5045
8349 3515 8349 3594
(Customer
service fax)
8357 3255
4. Christie
Downs
ACH - Health Service South
17 Elizabeth Rd, Christie Downs. South Australia, 5164
5. Morphett
Vale
ECH - Southern Therapy Service
126 Pimpala Rd, Morphett Vale. South Australia, 5162
6. Victor ECH - Victor Harbor Therapy Service
Harbor 33 Cornhill Rd, Victor Harbor 5211
7. Marion Resthaven Community Services
43 Finnis St, Marion. South Australia, 5043
8. Glenelg Alwyndor Rehabilitation and Support Services
Unit 1/3 Gordon St, Glenelg, South Australia, 5045
9. Somerton Masonic Therapy Services
Park Grainger Rd, Somerton Pk. South Australia, 5044
10. Westbourne Anglicare Therapy Services
Park 365 Goodwood Rd, Westbourne Pk. South Australia, 5041
8349 3515 8349 3594
(Customer
service fax)
8357 3255
8322 5700 8322 2711
8551 0617 8551 0609
8296 4042 8358 3482
8177 3277 8177 3278
8375 1525 8375 1515
8229 6723 8229 6755
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Strength for Life 50+ Referral Form
1. Allied health or medical practitioner
to complete referral form
Client Details:
2. Choose a location of SFL Program
(listing overleaf)
3. Give referral form to client to book an
appointment at the chosen location
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb: ___________________________________________ Post Code: ____________________________________
Daytime Telephone Number: __________________________ Alternative Contact Number _____________________
1. Goals for participating in this program are:
Improve Balance Increase Fitness Increase Flexibility
Increase Social Contact Prevent Health Problems Increase Strenght
2. Does the client have any of the following health conditions?
Respiratory conditions Diabetes Back Problems
High Blood Problems Arthritis Joint Replacement
Heart Disease Neurological conditions Cancer
Osteoporosis Epilepsy Other: _________________
3. Are there any precautions to participating in a SFL program?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Recommended strength training/ balance/ stretches:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Current medication? If yes, please list those that may affect client whilst exercising:
Beta-blockers COPD medication Angina medication Other: ________________
Reason for Referral
Name: ____________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________
Organisation/Facility: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb: ____________________________________________ Post Code: ___________________________________
General Practitioner Details (if different from referrer)
Name: ____________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________
Organisation/Facility: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Suburb: ____________________________________________ Post Code: ___________________________________
I understand that prior to commencing, my client will be prescribed a strength training program, based on the health information.
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________

Strength for Life Locations
Suburb Organisation/Street Telephone
1. Aberfoyle Park CASA Leisure-Fitness @ The Hub.
100 Taylors Rd, 5159
2. Bedford Park Flinders One Fitness.
Alan Mitchell building, Registry Road.
South Australia, 5042.
3. Blackwood Blackwood Fitness
210 Main Road, Blackwood, South Australia, 5051
4. Christie Downs Health Service South (ACH Group)
17 Elizabeth Road, Christie Downs,
South Australia, 5164
5. Eden Hills Blackwood Community Recreation Centre.
1 Northcote Rd. South Australia, 5050.
6. Glenelg East Goodlife Health Club
520 Anzac Highway, Glenelg East,
South Australia, 5045.
7. Goolwa Alexandrina Council (ACPA) Goolwa
Cnr Cadell and Cutting Road, Goolwa,
South Australia, 5214
8. Hove Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital
13 Dunrobin Road, Hove, South Australia, 5048
9. Kingswood Goodlife Health Club.
11 Princes Road, Mitcham. South Australia, 5062.
10. Morphett Vale Sportsmed Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road, Morphatt Vale, 5162
11. Morphettville CASA Leisure - Marion Leisure Centre.
cnr Oaklands Rd and Rosedale Ave.
South Australia, 5043.
12. Noarlunga
Centre
Noarlunga Leisure Centre.
David Whitton Drive. South Australia, 5168
13. Seaford CASA Leisure-Fitness - Seaford Recreation Centre.
Grand Boulevard North. South Australia, 5169
8270 3900
8201 2549
8278 5388
1300 300 811
8278 8833
8295 8488
8555 7230
8298 4299
8272 2266
8326 2111
8294 6488
8384 1144
8327 1555
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Strength for Life Location Map
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Falls Prevention Resources
1. Policy Directive, Guideline and Toolkit:
The SA Health Policy Directive, Guideline and Toolkit is available electronically
through the safety and quality website:
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/safetyandquality
Toolkit consists of:
> Post fall management protocol
> Reporting guide for fall incidents
> Post Fall team review process
> Falls risk assessment form (MR58),
and risk review form (MR58a)
2. National Falls Prevention Guidelines:
Preventing Falls and Harm From falls in older People:
> Best practice Guidelines for Australian Hospitals 2009.
> Best practice Guidelines for Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities.
> Best practice Guidelines for Australian Community Care 2009.
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/
fallspreventionguidelines
The guidelines and support materials are available to purchase in hard copies
from the Queensland Government Bookshop
https://www.bookshop.qld.gov.au/ProductBrowse.aspx?Category=SXXF257501
You can also contact the Bookshop on 13 13 04, or email service@sds.qld.
gov.au. As with all Commission publications, the Commission encourages
reproduction of the guidelines provided that ownership is acknowledged and it
is not for profit.
3. “Don’t Fall for It. Falls can be prevented!”
Please note: also available in Polish, Italian, Greek, German and Chinese
Order copies from:
National Mailing and Marketing - nmm@nationalmailing.com.au
Phone: 02 6269 1000
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phdpub-injurydontfall-cnt.htm

Falls Prevention Resources
4. Fact sheets
Nine new SA Falls Prevention fact sheets for consumers are available
electronically through the safety and quality website:
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/safetyandquality
> Fact Sheet 1: Eat Well and Stay
Strong
> Fact Sheet 6: Comfy Feet Go a
Long Way
> Fact Sheet 2: Eyesight and Walking
> Fact Sheet 3: Medicines and Balance
> Fact Sheet 4: Dizziness and Balance
> Fact Sheet 5: Keeping Safe and
Independent in Hospital
> Fact Sheet 8: Standing up to Falls
> Fact Sheet 7: Making your Home
your Haven
> Fact Sheet 9: Strong and Steady
5. Ordering Consumer Fact Sheets:
Health providers can order copies of fact sheets simply by emailing the order
form relevant to your area to the printer stated on the form. A price will be
given on application. Please refer below for the appropriate ordering forms:
safety and quality website:
http://sahealth.sa.gov.au/safetyandquality
northern Adelaide area (PDF 1.1MB)
central Adelaide area (PDF 1.1MB)
southern Adelaide area (PDF 1.1MB)
country South Australia (PDF 1.1MB)
6. Falls Prevention Service Directories:
These directories provide a comprehensive listing in South Australia of falls
prevention programs for health care professionals and consumers, assisting
clients to access appropriate falls prevention services when they need them most.
Available electronically through safety and quality website:
http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/safetyandquality and updated biannually
For most recent version, of directory
Central and Northern:
Email: gillian.bartley@health.sa.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
Southern:
Email: jessica.ip@health.sa.gov.au
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
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Falls Prevention Resources
7. Falls SA Website:
This site provides a one-stop shop of falls prevention and management
information for health professionals, GP’s, over 50’s and carers.
The e-learning package for Health Professionals “Prevention of falls and harm
from falls” can be viewed at this website.
www.fallssa.com.au
8. Department of Health and Ageing
The ‘Mature Approach to Avoiding Falls’ Poster and Brochure are part of the
Ambassador for Ageing’s positive ageing message.
View the Poster and Brochure on links below. Both publications can be ordered
at no cost from National Mail and Marketing on (02) 6269 1000.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/
ageingambassador-positive-ageing-avoiding-falls.htm
The ‘Mature Approach to Avoiding Falls’ Poster (PDF 243 KB)
The ‘Mature Approach to Avoiding Falls’ Brochure (PDF 409 KB)
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For more information
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
Southern Community Falls Prevention Team
Primary and Subacute Division
Level 2B
Sir Mark Oliphant Building
Mail Box 11, 5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park, SA, 5042
Telephone: 1300 0 FALLS (1300 0 32557)
Facsimile: 08 8201 7860
If you require this information in an alternative language or format
please contact SA Health on the details provided above and they
will make every effort to assist you.
www.ausgoal.gov.au/creative-commons
© Department for Health and Ageing, Government of South Australia.
All rights reserved.
Printed April 2012.