Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies are provided for patients in the Inpatient Unit:

Massage Therapy:

• Provided by a fully qualified massage therapist who visits the Inpatient Unit twice weekly
• Provides relaxing massages for patients and their carers
• Services are provided within the Inpatient Unit’s dedicated therapy room or in patient rooms

Art & Diversional Activities

• Empowers patients to make meaningful use of their recreational and leisure time
• Engages patients in a range of activities such as games, movies, puzzles, crafts and vision boards
• Volunteers also help organise day trips for patients and help them record and share their life stories through cards and letters

Pet Therapy:

• Pets provide faithful companionship and unconditional love resulting in reduced anxiety and stress and increased relaxation
• A therapy dog that visits the Inpatient Unit regularly.
• Carers are welcome to bring a beloved family pet into the unit to visit. Please ensure the nursing staff are informed prior to these visits.

Music: 

We regularly provide music based activities for the therapeutic benefit of patients and their families.

Feeding Program:

• Provides assistance to those patients who may not be able to feed themselves  when families are not present
• Our feeding program is run by dedicated and caring volunteers