Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service Contacts
For people with a newly acquired spinal cord injury, please contact the Spinal Injuries Unit.
For people with an existing spinal cord injury, please contact the Spinal Outreach Team, or the Spinal Injuries Unit Outpatient Department.
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Spinal Injuries Unit (SIU)
Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH)
Ipswich Road
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
AUSTRALIAMedical: Call PAH switch on 07 3176 2111. Ask for the “admitting SIU Registrar”. After business hours ask for the on-call SIU Consultant.
Nursing: Call SIU Ward on 07 3176 2737 and ask for either the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) or Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). After business hours ask for the nurse in charge of the shift.
Physiotherapy: Call SIU PT Department on 07 3176 2089 and ask for the team leader. After business hours please leave a message and it will be reviewed as soon as possible.
Social Work: Call PAH Social Work Department on 07 3176 2610 and ask to be put through to the SIU Social Work team leader. After business hours please leave a message and it will be reviewed as soon as possible.
Occupational Therapy: Call SIU OT Department on 07 3176 2191 and ask to speak to an OT or leave a message and it will be reviewed as soon as possible. Alternatively, email: Occupational_Therapy_PAH@health.qld.gov.au with the subject: Attention SIU team leader occupational therapy.
Psychology: Call SIU Psychology Department on 07 3176 7796 and ask for the team leader. Business hours only.
Nutrition and Dietetics: Call PAH Nutrition and Dietetics Department on 07 3176 7938 and ask for the Dietician working in SIU. After hours please leave a message and it will be reviewed as soon as possible.
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Spinal Injuries Unit Outpatients Department (SIU OPD)
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Ipswich Road
WOOLLOONGABBA QLD 4102
AUSTRALIAPatients:
If you have a question about an existing appointment, please call: 07 3176 5789
Health Care Workers:
The preferred referral method is via the Queensland Health Smart Referral system. If you do not have access to the Smart Referral system, then referrals can also be faxed to the Metro South Central Referral hub: 1300 364 248
More information about the SIU OPD referrals process can be found at Metro South Health – Refer your patient website or by contacting 1300 364 155.
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Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP)
3rd Floor Buranda Plaza
Cnr Ipswich Road and Cornwall Street
PO Box 6053
BURANDA QLD 4102
AUSTRALIAPh: 07 3176 9508
Fax: 07 3176 9514
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Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT)
3rd Floor Buranda Plaza
Cnr Ipswich Road and Cornwall Street
PO Box 6053
BURANDA QLD 4102
AUSTRALIAPh: 07 3176 9507
Ph: 1 800 624 832 (Freecall for clients)
Fax: 07 3176 9514
Email: spot@health.qld.gov.au