Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Specialist Medical & Rehabilitation Care in Woollahra
Established in 1961, Wolper Jewish Hospital has been a cornerstone of specialized medical care in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Our multidisciplinary team delivers rehabilitation, palliative care, and community health services within a framework of Jewish cultural and dietary traditions, while welcoming patients of all backgrounds. With 57 private rooms equipped with modern amenities, a hydrotherapy pool, and a dedicated physiotherapy gym, we prioritize personalized care and patient comfort. Our services extend beyond inpatient care through the MoveWell Exercise Program, which promotes community wellness for individuals managing chronic conditions. The hospital's commitment to innovation is reflected in its partnerships, such as the exclusive physiotherapy services provided at Beresford Hall.Accredited professionals, including geriatricians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, collaborate to create individualized treatment plans focused on restoring independence. The Wolper Jewish Hospital Health Foundation, established in 2014, supports initiatives that enhance health outcomes for both the Jewish and broader communities. Our facilities include a sensory room designed to reduce anxiety for palliative care patients, while maintaining strict kosher food standards under consultant dietitian supervision. With free parking and convenient public transport access, the hospital remains dedicated to accessibility and patient-centered care.
Services
General Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Day Rehabilitation
MoveWell Program
Occupational Therapy
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy
Community Genetic Screening
Home Occupational Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized rehabilitation programs developed by specialist geriatricians and multidisciplinary teams
- Our hospital maintains strict kosher food standards under consultant dietitian supervision
- We provide community wellness programs like MoveWell tailored to chronic disease management
- Our sensory room offers specialized therapeutic environments for palliative care patients
- We combine Jewish cultural traditions with modern medical practices for holistic patient care
Services
General Rehabilitation
Our General Rehabilitation program treats patients post-orthopedic, cardiac, and other surgeries. A multidisciplinary team including rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists creates personalized treatment plans. Facilities feature a chlorine-free hydrotherapy pool and specialized gym equipment for balance training.
Palliative Care
Wolper's palliative care service combines Jewish traditions with modern symptom management. Specially trained staff provide pain relief, emotional support, and spiritual care in a dedicated ward. The sensory room offers therapeutic environments with music systems and specialized massage chairs for patient comfort.
Day Rehabilitation
This five-week outpatient program addresses functional deficits from musculoskeletal conditions and post-surgical recovery. Patients receive three-hour sessions combining physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and educational components with specialist therapists. The program includes discharge planning and follow-up therapy arrangements.
MoveWell Program
MoveWell offers community-based exercise classes for chronic disease management. Specialized programs target conditions like Parkinson's, diabetes, and osteoporosis through aqua therapy, strength training, and balance classes led by accredited exercise physiologists in small group settings.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists develop customized programs to improve patients' independence in daily activities. Services include home environment assessments, adaptive task training, and workplace return-to-work planning. Therapists collaborate with physiotherapists to maximize functional recovery outcomes.
People
Tina Boger
General Manager/Director of Clinical Services
With over 16 years at Ramsay Health Care and qualifications in nursing management, Tina oversees clinical operations since 2015. She manages allied health, nursing, and cleaning services while maintaining clinical excellence standards.
Andrew Driehuis
Deputy Director of Clinical Services
A 30-year nursing veteran, Andrew leads infection control and manages medical ward operations. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams for rehabilitation and palliative care while implementing hygiene protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Cody Kane
Physiotherapy and Day Services Manager
Since joining in 2013, Cody has managed physiotherapy services across inpatient and outpatient settings. With a master's in physiotherapy, he oversees MoveWell programs and coordinates clinical training while balancing family life with two children.
Marcelle Segal
Manager Rehabilitation Services
As occupational therapy manager since 2016, Marcelle coordinates rehabilitation admissions and mentors clinical teams. Her 10-year retail management experience complements her clinical expertise in managing the hospital's rehabilitation ward operations.
Questions
What makes Wolper Jewish Hospital unique?
We are Australia's only strictly kosher hospital, combining Jewish cultural traditions with modern medical care while welcoming patients of all backgrounds.
What rehabilitation services do you offer?
We provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for orthopedic recovery, geriatric care, neurological conditions, and post-COVID rehabilitation through our specialized Day Rehabilitation program.
Are community exercise programs available?
Yes, our MoveWell Program offers supervised classes for chronic disease management, including aqua therapy, Parkinson's-specific training, and balance improvement sessions.
How do I access palliative care services?
Palliative care referrals come through medical practitioners. Our dedicated ward provides symptom management with spiritual support aligned with Jewish traditions and patient preferences.
What transport options exist for patients?
We offer a local transport service for Eastern Suburbs residents, plus convenient access via Edgecliff train station and bus route 200.
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