North Queensland Spinal Service (NQSS)
The North Queensland Spinal Service (NQSS) assists people with a spinal cord injury in North
Queensland including Papua New Guinea and Thursday Island. Our service is multidisciplinary
providing clinical intervention, rehabilitation, consultancy and education to patients within
Townsville Hospital as well as clients in the northern zone of Queensland.
Experienced health professionals of NQSS include: Rehab Physician, Clinical Nurse
Consultant, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist.
Areas Spinal Service can help?
Medical consultations/Spinal clinics
Discharge Planning / Transition to home
Continence management
Skin integrity
Spasm and pain management
Mobility training / Strengthening
Equipment / Seating
Home modifications
Independent living skills
Counselling and support
Lifestyle adjustments
Client focussed education
Work and vocational support
NQSS can...
Visit people in their homes, where necessary, if they live within 200km of The Townsville Hospital
Provide advice over the telephone, e-mail or video-conferencing
Visit clients in regional areas within the northern zone during scheduled regional visits
(see below 2006 regional visit dates). Information flyer will be sent to clients prior to each
visit for interest in appointments by NQSS.
Who is Eligible for NQSS?
NQSS is a FREE service to anyone with a spinal cord injury.
Referrals can be directed to any member of the service.
Referrals are accepted from individuals, family members/carers
and health professionals in the North Queensland.
Referrals can be made by phone or in writing to NQSS
GP referrals may be requested if necessary.
North
Queensland Spinal Service
information brochure
NQSS Referral Form - Community
NQSS Referral Form - Hospital
NQSS Contact Details
Phone: (07) 4796 2615 (8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday)
Fax: (07) 4796 2621
ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME
This page last updated: March 2007
Review date: January 2008
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