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The Australia Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service
1Department of Community Services and Health, Parramatta Rehabilitation Unit, NSW, Australia.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|December 1, 1999
Summary
The Australian Government
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Public health policy
- Disability services
Background:
- Overview of the Australian Government's Rehabilitation Service (AGRS).
- Exploration of its function in managing disability and injury.
- Identification of key professional roles and client demographics within the AGRS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the AGRS's history, scope, and operational model.
- To highlight recent advancements and strategic shifts in service provision.
- To define priority and target populations served by the AGRS.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the AGRS.
- Review of service delivery models.
- Examination of professional roles and client groups.
Main Results:
- The AGRS employs diverse health and allied professionals.
- Recent achievements demonstrate service evolution.
- A significant transition from centralized to community-based service delivery is evident.
Conclusions:
- The AGRS has evolved significantly, emphasizing community-based rehabilitation.
- The service caters to specific priority and target groups.
- The shift in delivery model aims to improve accessibility and effectiveness of disability and injury management.