Our community therapy team is based at Whakatāne Hospital and usually visits people at home for their first assessment.
Our team can help with:
- providing tips and tools for daily tasks and independent living
- assisting with fatigue management
- helping patients maintain routines and stay active in their daily lives
- creating personalised rehabilitation plans
- setting goals and encouraging engagement in meaningful activities
- advising on equipment for short- or long-term use
- assisting with applications for home modifications
- conducting safety checks such as mobility, falls risks and home environment
- referring patients to other services that may assist them.
The community therapy team includes:
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- speech and language therapists
- dieticians
- rehabilitation assistants
- administrative staff
- Māori Health Service | Te Pou Kōkiri.