Hospital Discharge Planning
Create Allied Health Services provides rapid-response discharge planning and community reintegration support for patients with complex psychosocial barriers, housing obstacles, family conflict, or service coordination needs.
Our AASW-registered social worker works with iCare case managers, private hospital discharge teams, and WorkCover coordinators to facilitate safe, timely discharge and successful community transition.
When to Refer
Your patient may benefit from discharge planning support when facing:
Psychosocial barriers preventing safe discharge
Housing instability or homelessness on discharge
Mental health concerns complicating recovery
Family conflict affecting discharge planning
Capacity concerns requiring assessment
Complex service coordination needs
NCAT or guardianship involvement
Aged care placement assessment required
Adjustment difficulties following injury or diagnosis
Lack of family or support network
Substance use issues affecting discharge safety
Our Discharge Planning Services
Urgent Discharge Assessment
Rapid psychosocial assessment, barrier identification, pathway recommendations, immediate coordination for time-sensitive situations.
Comprehensive Discharge Planning
Psychosocial assessment, housing pathway evaluation, service coordination, family liaison, mental health stabilisation, post-discharge support planning.
Housing & Accommodation Pathways
Housing options assessment, crisis intervention, aged care placement support, NCAT applications for capacity concerns, homelessness prevention.
Family Liaison & Mediation
Communication with families, conflict resolution, decision-making support, carer education, family meetings and care planning.
Service Coordination
Connection to community mental health, NDIS, aged care services, home care packages, GP and specialist liaison.
Capacity Assessment
Clinical assessment when decision-making capacity unclear. NCAT application support for guardianship if required.
Post-Discharge Follow-Up
Community check-ins, crisis prevention, ongoing coordination, connection to long-term supports.
Our Approach
Rapid Response
24-72 hour turnaround available for urgent discharge situations. We understand hospital pressure and work to your timelines.
Collaborative Practice
Integration with hospital discharge planners, social work departments, allied health teams, medical staff.
Clinical Depth
AASW-registered social work with expertise in mental health, capacity assessment, family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, systems navigation.
Specialist Expertise
Traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, complex mental health, substance use, vulnerable older people, family conflict, guardianship matters.
Who We Work With
Private hospital discharge teams, iCare and WorkCover case managers, aged care providers.
Funding: iCare, WorkCover, private hospital discharge budgets, DVA, private fee-for-service
Let's Work Together
Phone: 1800 930 350 (urgent: same-day response)
Email: admin@createalliedhealth.com.au
Response time: Urgent 24 hours | Standard 48-72 hours