Formerly Southern DHB Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit
Puāwai – means to flower, blossom, bloom
The Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit is an inpatient 12 bed unit focusing on rehabilitation for people primarily aged under 65 with:
- Traumatic brain injury (all ages)
- Stroke
- Neurological conditions
- Multi-trauma and orthopaedic injuries
- Reconditioning after medical or surgical illness
The Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit offers a holistic interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation that focuses on what is important to you and your whānau.
Our rehabilitation team consists of:
- Rehabilitation Physicians
- Rehabilitation Nurses
- Healthcare and Rehabilitation Assistants
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Clinical Psychologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Speech Language Therapists
- Dietitians
- Pharmacists
- Administrators
Rehabilitation Expectations
The rehabilitation process includes:
- Thorough interdisciplinary assessment where we can estimate your length of stay with us
- Rehabilitation planning based on your goals and what is important to you
- Building your rehabilitation timetable and planning what you need for a supported transition back to the community
Your family/whānau are welcome to be part of, and support you through, your rehabilitation journey.
Resources
- Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit Patient Information Leaflet
- What to bring
- Community Rehabilitation Centre Patient Information Leaflet
- Patient Satisfaction Survey
- Wakari Hospital Map (printable)
- Information for referrers
Accommodation Options for Family/Whānau
A variety of accommodation (e.g., AirBnB or motels) can be found within a 10-minute drive of Wakari Hospital.
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