Programs - Royal Rehab Foundation

The Royal Rehab Foundation funds a range of programs, initiatives and services that promote participation and independence for people living with a disability.

Assistive Technology Hub

Having access to technology is a convenient part of most people’s lives. For people with disabilities, it can be life-changing. Assistive technologies such as robotics, virtual reality and exoskeletons have the power to transform lives by enabling greater freedom, independence and functionality. Right now we are in a period of exciting technological advancements, but due to prohibitive costs and access very few Australian’s with disability are benefitting.

For 120 years, Royal Rehab has been a leading provider of rehabilitation and disability services and continues to pioneer in this sector. Our not-for-profit organisation is in a unique position to reimagine the world for people with disabilities. You can be part of this journey by supporting us to undertake necessary research, access specialist staff and invest in new technologies that will change lives through a dedicated centre of excellence – the Assistive Technology Hub.

Driver Assessment and Training

Provides driver training, rehabilitation and assessment to support a person with an injury, disability or illness to regain their skills, confidence an independence in driving.

The Driver Assessment program is heavily subsidised to enable broader access to the program to clients who may not receive additional funding support.

Read Anne’s Story

Adaptive sport, recreation and leisure service

Royal Rehab’s go-to-service for community based sport, recreation and leisure opportunities tailored to individual abilities.

Adaptive sport, recreation and leisure service partners with disability sport and recreation providers to offer new and unique opportunities such as beach access, adaptive surfing, adaptive yoga, cycling, tennis, golf and fishing.

Read Gareth’s Story

Productive Garden

A novel approach to rehabilitation, encouraging learning through participation and providing people with rehabilitation in the context of everyday life. Opened in June 2015, the Productive Garden has facilitated remarkable improvements in client outcomes, with therapy sessions run in the Garden from across all disciplines.

Rehabilitation through the Productive Garden is also conducted in a way that fosters independence by putting clients in control, encouraging them to make decisions based on their own knowledge and interests, such as deciding on seeds to plant.

Read David’s Story

Lifestyle Support

Enhances the in-home support and independent living options provided by Royal Rehab through additional programs such as the Lifestyle Choir and All Abilities Accessible Discos that promote individual expression, social inclusion and participation in community life.

Read Paul’s Story

These programs rely upon community support and generosity to provide opportunities and possibilities for people with a disability to continue leading enriching and fulfilling lives. See how you can make a difference.

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