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Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre The aim of this page is to to extend our network of supporters and celebrate the work of Royal Talbot.

Our Creative Therapies Service and Community Woodwork Programs in particular depend upon community support. Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre as part of Austin Health's Sub-Acute Services, is a specialist provider of intensive rehabilitation programs catering to people with a wide range of disabilities. Areas of specialty include acquired brain injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, neuro

logical rehabilitation, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation and an orthotics and prosthetics service.

Our wonderful Horticultural Therapist Sue brings the healing power of nature into the Brain Disorders Unit with her crea...
22/07/2025

Our wonderful Horticultural Therapist Sue brings the healing power of nature into the Brain Disorders Unit with her creative and calming sessions.

From crafting beautiful mini gardens to creating artwork using plant materials, Sue helps our patients connect with nature and create something meaningful they can enjoy in their rooms and even take home. 💚

Our Leisure Therapy team has proudly hosted Morning Tea for Culture to support the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Commun...
08/07/2025

Our Leisure Therapy team has proudly hosted Morning Tea for Culture to support the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (V***A) since 2020, and this year the event was extra special.

For the first time in six years, Austin Health hosted the morning tea as an official Ambassador of V***A!

V***A, Victoria’s peak voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, provides support to children, young people, families, and community members; and our partnership with V***A aligns with our commitment to reconciliation, cultural safety, and closing the gap in health outcomes.

Jimmy Kyle, proud Thungutti Goori man, lead singer of the band Chasing Ghosts, public speaker and educator, joined us as guest speaker.

“Hosting these morning teas has become more than a fundraiser for us —it is a celebration of culture, community, and continuous learning,” shares Sal Dema, Manager Leisure and Creative Therapies. "I encourage everyone to host their own Morning Tea for Culture. It is a fun way to connect and increase understanding of Aboriginal culture."

Read more about the event here > bit.ly/4lb2Pvz

Follow the talbot_maker_space on instagram to see the amazing objects patients and participants make in our studio!
08/03/2025

Follow the talbot_maker_space on instagram to see the amazing objects patients and participants make in our studio!

August 2024Chef Lachie and Chef Anton in action on the BBQ.
14/08/2024

August 2024
Chef Lachie and Chef Anton in action on the BBQ.

What’s Out There (WOT) Day 2/3 for 2024 is underway with the Panel. Thanks to the leisure team, spinal therapy team, the...
14/08/2024

What’s Out There (WOT) Day 2/3 for 2024 is underway with the Panel.
Thanks to the leisure team, spinal therapy team, the spinal nurses and our partners AQA Community for getting it all together.

What’s Out There Day #1 for 2024. Panel, lunch, small group discussions and expo! People with lived experience of SCI ...
17/04/2024

What’s Out There Day #1 for 2024.
Panel, lunch, small group discussions and expo!
People with lived experience of SCI sharing stories of life after rehab.
Thanks to our partner AQA Community. We are off to a good start.
Two more to come 14th August and 4th Dec

A cute lil addition to the Talbot maker Space. A cabinet to house set projects on offer to patients.As the months go by...
03/04/2024

A cute lil addition to the Talbot maker Space. A cabinet to house set projects on offer to patients.
As the months go by, staff & volunteers do their best to make this place better and better.
Thanks to Laura Woodward at Like Butter for the donation of FormPly. It's gonna go a long way to making this place look tip top. ☺️

NDIS funded studio time now available!The Talbot Maker Space is a fully accessible studio & workshop for Artists, Crafts...
20/03/2024

NDIS funded studio time now available!

The Talbot Maker Space is a fully accessible studio & workshop for Artists, Craftspeople, and those eager to learn to work with timber, ceramics, and more.

Open to all people with a disability, especially those with high needs.

Materials, tools, and full technical support provided.

To find out more go to: www.austin.org.au/talbot-maker-space

Or for further information including intake forms please contact:

Michael O’Dwyer
Maker Space Programs Coordinator
maker.space@austin.org.au

POSITION AVAILABLE - WOODWORK STUDIO ASSISTANT An exciting opportunity exists within Austin Health's Community Integrati...
30/12/2023

POSITION AVAILABLE - WOODWORK STUDIO ASSISTANT

An exciting opportunity exists within Austin Health's Community Integration and Leisure Service. Applications are currently open for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to support artists and craftspeople with a disability to design and make objects.

Both the position and program are guided by Talbot Maker Spaces’ aims to reflect the diversity within the hospital and greater society. Part of your role will be to actively enable an inclusive environment as well as promote and role model an inclusive culture and dialogue.

LQBTQI+, BIPOC, Women, culturally, linguistically, and neuro-diverse people are encouraged to apply.

For more info please go to: https://austinhealth.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=IPMMbA9xNaw%3d&jbc=ere

Just super stoked for this group of participants involved in the Talbot Maker Space pilot program. Not only have they ...
21/12/2023

Just super stoked for this group of participants involved in the Talbot Maker Space pilot program.
Not only have they been able and committed to making beautiful things, but they're also setting goals for next year and making further links into other community activities and employment.
Very excited for next year as we add more participants, an extra day, a new employee, and new volunteers to the program.

For further details contact: maker.space@austin.org.au

First What’s Out There (WOT) Day IRL since COVID😁Panel(pictured), BBQ lunch, small group discussions, expo on supports a...
29/11/2023

First What’s Out There (WOT) Day IRL since COVID😁
Panel(pictured), BBQ lunch, small group discussions, expo on supports and gadgets for getting out there

Since the big repaint, we've continued on creating a warm, welcoming and inspiring place. Posters that have been on the ...
01/11/2023

Since the big repaint, we've continued on creating a warm, welcoming and inspiring place.

Posters that have been on the walls for thirty years got framed and a fresh new look.

Also created a little exhibition space in our entranceway to show patients what's possible.

Brilliant work by , , patients, staff and volunteers.

Each week the gets better and brighter with all your hard work.

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