Royal Rehab

Royal Rehab Royal Rehab is a leading not-for-profit provider of rehabilitation and disability support.
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Royal Rehab is one of Australia’s oldest charities, established in 1900, and is dedicated to supporting people to discover their potential following the onset of disability, illness or injury. A leader in clinical and research excellence, Royal Rehab is recognised as spinal and brain injury rehabilitation specialists. Our services incorporate two private hospitals, Royal Rehab Private and MetroRehab Hospitals, which offer rehabilitation expertise in neurological conditions (including stroke and Parkinson's disease), cancer, orthopaedic, reconditioning and pain management, and cardiac. Royal Rehab's Disability Services provides supported accommodation and support services for people with disability with homes throughout Sydney metropolitan area and friendly support staff. Our adaptive sport and recreation program enables people with disability to get back into activities they love or discover something new, while our Driver Assessment and Training Service supports people with disability to commence or return to driving.

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day!Today we’re recognising our incredible allied health teams across Royal Rehab Grou...
13/10/2025

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day!

Today we’re recognising our incredible allied health teams across Royal Rehab Group.

From physios and occupational therapists to speech pathologists, exercise physiologists, dietitians, and many others – you each play an important role in helping people work towards their goals and live life their way.

This year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” is a reminder of how much we achieve through teamwork. Every day, you share knowledge, support one another, and bring different perspectives together to deliver the best care possible.

Thank you for everything you do – for your care, your compassion, and your commitment to the people you support. We’re so proud to have you as part of our team!

This week, we are recognising and celebrating the incredible contributions of carers for National Carers Week.This year’...
12/10/2025

This week, we are recognising and celebrating the incredible contributions of carers for National Carers Week.

This year’s theme, “You are, know, or will be one,” highlights the universal nature of caring, reminding us that caring touches almost everyone at some point in their lives. Anyone can become a carer, at any time.

To show our appreciation, Royal Rehab Ryde are hosting a series of activities throughout the week, including a scenic walk, mindfulness session, and therapeutic art activity.

To take part, please contact dl-socialworkevents@royalrehab.com.au

Join us in celebrating the vital role carers play in our community!

Exciting News We’re proud to share that Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has officially joined Royal Rehab Group fo...
01/10/2025

Exciting News

We’re proud to share that Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has officially joined Royal Rehab Group following a successful SCIA member vote!

This milestone brings together two organisations with deep roots and shared values:
🔹 SCIA – nationally recognised for lived-experience-led advocacy, peer support, and community connection.
🔹 Royal Rehab Group – trusted for more than 125 years as a leader in specialist rehabilitation, disability services, and clinical innovation.

Together, we’re building something bigger:
✨ Expanded services and greater access for people living with spinal cord injury, disability, and neurological conditions.
✨ Stronger advocacy that amplifies the voice of lived experience.
✨ More opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and create lasting impact.

SCIA will continue under its trusted name, delivering the same valued services, now strengthened by the support of Royal Rehab Group.

This partnership brings the best of both worlds: shared values, greater reach, and a stronger future for the communities we serve.

And this is just the beginning! We look forward to sharing more as we move forward together.

👉 Learn more: https://royalrehabgroup.com.au/news/royal-rehab-group-and-spinal-cord-injuries-australia-scia-unite-to-strengthen-services-advocacy-and-innovation/

22/09/2025

GLADESVILLE RYDE Magic FC has once again shown the power of community spirit, raising vital funds for stroke prevention and recovery through its annual Stroke Recovery Cup. This year marked the fifth anniversary of the special event, held on July 12 at Christie Park, where Gladesville Ryde Magic too...

Do you have a child aged 6–12 who has a loved one currently at Royal Rehab Ryde?Our Kids of Royal Rehab (KORR) School Ho...
22/09/2025

Do you have a child aged 6–12 who has a loved one currently at Royal Rehab Ryde?

Our Kids of Royal Rehab (KORR) School Holiday Program is designed just for them!

It’s a fun and supportive day where kids can:
- Meet other kids in similar circumstances
- Learn about different ways to cope with feelings
- Find out about different types of equipment
- Try out some wheelchair sports

When: Monday 29 September 2025, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Royal Rehab, 235 Morrison Rd, Ryde
Cost: $10 (includes lunch & activities)

Note: Drop-off from 9:45am | Pick up at 2:45pm
Parents are not required to stay.

To register or find out more, contact:
Steph Tuck – 0435 374 442
Dimity Cooper – 0481 468 651
Amy Laurence – amy.laurence@royalrehab.com.au

Give your child the chance to connect, learn and have fun in a welcoming space.

💙 Thank you to our generous donors! 💙Because of donor support, Rob - a recent client of our Brain Injury Unit - was able...
19/09/2025

💙 Thank you to our generous donors! 💙

Because of donor support, Rob - a recent client of our Brain Injury Unit - was able to return home to his family in rural NSW safely.

Instead of facing an exhausting 10-hour train trip, donations meant he could take a taxi to Sydney Airport and fly home, a journey that was safer, faster, and far less stressful, especially after all he has already been through.

Just two months ago, Rob experienced a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident in the country. Thanks to donors, he can now focus on healing and beginning this next chapter closer to loved ones.

On behalf of the Royal Rehab Foundation, we wish him all the very best - and we thank our generous donors for making this possible. 🚖 ✈️ 💙

If you’d like to help ease the financial burden on one of our other clients then you can do so here: https://donate.royalrehab.com.au/donate

Today is R U OK? Day.We’re reminded that sometimes the most important thing we can do for someone is to simply ask how t...
10/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day.

We’re reminded that sometimes the most important thing we can do for someone is to simply ask how they’re going and really listen to the answer.

You don’t need to have the perfect words or a solution. What matters is showing up with genuine care and giving someone space to share what’s on their mind.

Checking in doesn’t have to be a big gesture. A quiet “how are you really?” over coffee, a phone call, or even a text can help someone feel seen, supported, and less alone.

At Royal Rehab Group, we see every day how much connection matters. Whether it’s sharing a moment with a client, checking in with a colleague, or sitting with a friend, often it’s those small, genuine conversations that mean the most.

This week, for Stroke Awareness Week, we reflect on the journeys of people recovering from stroke and the families who w...
08/09/2025

This week, for Stroke Awareness Week, we reflect on the journeys of people recovering from stroke and the families who walk alongside them. Recovery is rarely straightforward, but it is full of determination, courage, and small victories that deserve to be celebrated.

At Royal Rehab Ryde today, those journeys came to life at the Stroke Recovery Association’s literary showcase, “A Stroke of the Pen”. Short stories and poems from members offered a glimpse into the resilience of people living with the effects of stroke. Each piece shared a story of challenge, hope, and the strength it takes to rebuild.

The audience was deeply moved by a performance from Mr Vincenzo Pandolfi, a finalist on ABC’s The Piano (2025). He dedicated his piece to his life partner, Elaine, who has experienced a stroke, creating a personal moment that resonated with everyone present.

Every year, over 45,000 Australians experience a stroke. Thanks to the dedication of healthcare professionals, clinicians, doctors, rehabilitation teams, and the love and support of families, many people are able to rebuild their lives. At Royal Rehab, we are proud to be part of these stories of recovery and resilience.

07/09/2025

Happy World Physiotherapy Day 2025

From all of us at Royal Rehab Group, thank you.

Today we recognise the skill, dedication and care our physiotherapists bring to every interaction, with patients, clients and colleagues alike.

Your work plays a crucial role in helping people regain movement, build confidence and improve their quality of life. Whether it’s supporting recovery or promoting long-term wellbeing, your impact is clear and deeply valued.

We’re proud to have such a passionate and expert physio team as part of the Royal Rehab Group community.

It’s Speech Pathology Week!This year’s theme, “Impact through Communication”, celebrates the vital role communication pl...
25/08/2025

It’s Speech Pathology Week!

This year’s theme, “Impact through Communication”, celebrates the vital role communication plays in connection, confidence, inclusion and independence.

At Royal Rehab, our dedicated Speech Pathologists support people with a wide range of communication changes – helping them express themselves, overcome challenges, and thrive.

Join us in saying a big thank you to our Speech Pathologists for the impact they make every day.

This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week, an important time to raise awareness, share stories, encourage reflection, and...
19/08/2025

This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week, an important time to raise awareness, share stories, encourage reflection, and celebrate the strengths of people living with a brain injury.

The theme for this year is “Invisible disabilities deserve visible change”, a reminder that not all impacts of brain injury are seen, yet the need for understanding and inclusion is vital.

At Royal Rehab, we are proud to honour the achievements of people who have overcome challenges following a brain injury through our Wall of Fame. Each name and story on the wall represents resilience, determination, and inspiration for our community.

We invite you to join us in recognising the remarkable individuals who continue to show us what is possible after brain injury.

Royal Rehab Showcases Unique Health and Disability Integration to Shadow MinisterToday we had the pleasure of welcoming ...
14/08/2025

Royal Rehab Showcases Unique Health and Disability Integration to Shadow Minister

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming The Hon Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Disability, and the NDIS, to Royal Rehab.

Led by Group CEO Matt Mackay and Chairman Tony Staveley AM, the visit was an opportunity to highlight Royal Rehab’s unique role at the intersection of health and disability, where state and federal funding streams converge. Through our hospital and rehabilitation services and our disability arm, Breakthru, we deliver a truly integrated continuum of care that bridges acute healthcare and long term disability support, a model that is rare in Australia.

During her visit, the Shadow Minister saw first hand how we have created a comprehensive ecosystem of care and support on a single campus. From the specialist clinical expertise of our Spinal Injury Unit, to the cutting edge interventions in our Advanced Technology Centre, through to the supported community living at Weemala and the disability supports delivered by Breakthru, each part of our service is purpose built to meet the evolving needs of people with complex injuries and disabilities.

Our discussions addressed the pressing challenges facing the sector, from escalating operational costs to the need for sustainable funding models that protect access to care. We explored the lifelong journey of people with spinal cord injury, the changing nature of their support requirements as they age, and the importance of ensuring the NDIS remains centred on people.

Visits such as this are critical for shaping policy, fostering collaboration between government and providers, and ensuring that the voices of clients and frontline staff are heard in the rooms where decisions are made. Royal Rehab, together with Breakthru, remains committed to working with all stakeholders to secure a sustainable, integrated model of care that delivers the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

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Ryde, NSW
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Royal Rehab is led by an experienced and specialised team dedicated to maximising the life skills, abilities and independence of people living with a disability.

Founded in 1899 through a visionary act of philanthropy, Royal Rehab was formed to give hope, comfort and connection to hospital patients discharged as “incurable”, often with no family, money or ability to work.

Today, more than 100 years on, Royal Rehab continues to lead the way in clinical, research and teaching excellence and person-centred rehabilitation and disability support.

Royal Rehab’s innovative projects, programs and services employs a model of rehabilitation that takes recovery beyond the traditional clinical environment and integrates it with activities in everyday life to promote community participation and independence.