How to Make a Referral to the Brain Injury Service

Who Can Make A Referral?

Referrals to the Brain Injury Service may be made by anyone in the community such as a parent, school or therapist. Parent consent is needed to make a referral.

How Do I Make A Referral?

Referrals can be made in writing or by phoning the Brain Injury Intake Officer. A written medical referral from a GP or specialist is required in order for the child to attend a Brain Injury Medical Clinic.

You can contact the Brain Injury Service by;

Phone: (02) 9845 2132
Fax: (02) 9845 0685

Postal Address:
Intake Officer
Brain Injury Service,
Rehabilitation Department
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Locked Bag 4001
Westmead NSW 2145

How Does the Intake Process Work?

The Intake Officer completes a checklist to ensure they collect important information to assist the referral process. The Intake Officer will assist with deciding whether a child is eligible for the Brain Injury Service. This may involve discussing the case with the Rehabilitation Specialist allocated to support the intake process and phoning the family, school and other community services for supporting information. The child/young person will be seen by the Rehabilitation doctor who will determine if the child is appropriate for the Brain Injury Service and what services the child requires. This may include:

• Medical Review
• Case Management
• Therapy assessment
• Referral to another medical clinic
• Other investigations eg medical tests

If the child is not eligible, then the family will be assisted to help find other suitable services.