Referral Criteria
Diagnosed concussion injury occurring within the last six months
Age 16 and above*
If TAC or WorkSafe funded, have existing claim approval
All referrals are made online through Neurological Physiotherapy Geelong
*Children and adolescents can still be referred and receive timely physiotherapy and exercise physiology input. The group-based psychological education is not appropriate for those still in school. Referrals for 1:1 neuropsychology can be made but wait time may be more extended in this younger age group.
Assessment Process
No lengthy waitlist!
Initial assessment will be completed by a neurological physiotherapist within 7-14 days of referral
Screening and internal referrals for neuropsychology and exercise physiology input as indicated
External referrals to neuro-optometry and clinical psychology as indicated
Costs vary according to your funding stream (see details below)
Expert Neuropsychology
Dr Michelle Morandin and Dr Jo Sherry from Geelong Neuropsychology will be offering a six-week concussion education program each Term to eligible clients (small groups of 4-6 people).
Topics covered:
Understanding concussion
Managing fatigue
Improving sleep
Mood and stress management
Thinking and memory strategies
Moving forward after concussion
Individual therapy can also be provided when indicated.
Geelong Concussion Collaboration
Expert, early intervention concussion rehabilitation with multi-disciplinary input combining physiotherapy, neuropsychology and exercise physiology
Accepting TAC, WorkSafe and privately funded clients.
Fee Schedules
Concussion Services
Concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury and therefore should be taken seriously and assessed and treated by health care professionals with experience in concussion management.
Concussion may be caused by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere in the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. This could include a fall, head trauma (eg. punch or collision), motor vehicle accident etc. Concussion can affect anyone, at any age (not just athletes). It can occur with or without a loss of consciousness. Structural brain scans (eg. CT or MRI) are typically normal because the symptoms result from damage at a cellular level and this affects the brains ability to function.
We offer FREE baseline screening assessments for athletes with a history of concussion
You are eligible for a free 20-min assessment if:
You are at least 12 years old
You are currently competing in contact sport of high-risk activities (includes football, rugby, soccer, basketball, surfing, martial arts etc)
You have had a concussion in the past 12 months OR you have a history of multiple concussions with the most recent occurring in the past 3 years
You are NOT currently experiencing concussion-related symptoms
To book an appointment or ask questions about your eligibility, call us on 03 4207 0279 or submit an enquiry here.