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50+ Years
experience
Specialist Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Woollahra
Wolper Jewish Hospital is a specialist medical and rehabilitation hospital located in Woollahra, Sydney. With over half a century of experience, we provide outstanding medical care and personalized treatment to individuals from all cultural and religious backgrounds. Our services include general rehabilitation, palliative care, day rehabilitation programs, and community-based exercise initiatives like the MoveWell Program. We are committed to maintaining a kosher environment while offering inclusive, patient-centered care.Our multidisciplinary team ensures high-quality nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and specialized programs for chronic conditions. We prioritize patient dignity, comfort, and independence, with facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and sensory room. Our discharge planning and follow-up services ensure seamless transitions for patients returning home.
Services
General Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Day Rehabilitation
MoveWell Exercise Program
Home Occupational Therapy
Genetic Screening Programs
Hydrotherapy
Chronic Disease Management
Parkinson's Disease Program
Healthy Ageing Program
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to individual medical needs.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in geriatrics, physiotherapy, and palliative care.
- We maintain Australia's only strictly kosher hospital environment.
- Our hydrotherapy pool and sensory room enhance patient recovery and comfort.
- We offer community programs like MoveWell to promote long-term health.
Services
General Rehabilitation
Our General Rehabilitation program treats patients post-orthopedic, cardiac, and other surgeries. A multidisciplinary team including physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists creates personalized treatment plans. Services include hydrotherapy, strength training, and mobility aid training to restore independence. Patients typically begin 4-7 days post-surgery and receive discharge planning for continued care.
Palliative Care
Wolper's palliative care service provides compassionate support for patients and families, focusing on pain relief and symptom control. Staff trained in Jewish customs maintain dignity through traditional values while offering counseling and spiritual support. The sensory room and flexible visiting hours accommodate emotional and cultural needs for patients and their loved ones.
Day Rehabilitation
Day Rehabilitation caters to patients needing physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and occupational therapy without overnight stays. Programs run three hours daily for five weeks, combining manual therapy, exercise, and education. Eligible patients include those recovering from fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, or Long COVID, with transport options available for Eastern Suburbs residents.
MoveWell Exercise Program
MoveWell offers community-based exercise classes for chronic disease management, including arthritis, diabetes, and Parkinson's. Supervised by physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, sessions include aqua classes, strength training, and balance programs. Term-based bookings require medical clearance, with fees starting at $32 per class for 45-minute sessions.
Home Occupational Therapy
Our home-based occupational therapy service reduces fall risks through in-home assessments and modifications. Therapists evaluate daily living activities, recommend assistive technology, and suggest minor home adjustments. Available in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and Lower North Shore, the $250 initial visit includes written recommendations for improving home safety and independence.
Questions
What rehabilitation services does Wolper offer?
We provide inpatient and day rehabilitation, including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, and specialized programs for older adults and post-surgical recovery.
Is Wolper Jewish Hospital only for Jewish patients?
No, we welcome everyone regardless of religion or cultural background, while maintaining a kosher-certified environment.
Do you offer community-based health programs?
Yes, our MoveWell Exercise Program and Healthy Mind, Healthy Body initiative promote community health for chronic disease management and healthy ageing.
What genetic screening programs are available?
We offer preconception and high school genetic screening for Ashkenazi Jewish hereditary conditions, including BRCA testing and expanded carrier screening options.
Can I access private physiotherapy sessions?
Yes, our private physiotherapy and exercise physiology services treat injuries, post-surgical conditions, and chronic diseases with one-on-one sessions starting at $120.
What are visiting hours for rehabilitation patients?
Visiting hours are flexible daily from 7:30am to 8:00pm, with extended hours available for palliative care patients and family members.
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Reviews (6)
Jamo
May 19, 2021
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Fantastic, friendly, amazing staff. Everyone is super friendly, happy, supportive and sensational. Walking in at the front desk you are greeted by happy, smiling people who cannot be more helpful. The nursing staff, doctors, support staff, tea/snack staff - everyone is amazing. When visiting to my mum when she was in rehab and bringing her for her outpatient rehab, I was always welcomed and looked after as well as mum was. The support and rehab she received was absolutely fantastic and everyone that looked after her were super caring and genuine and did all they could. It is an excellent hospital
Andrew C. V. H.
Aug 20, 2020
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I had an ear operation here at Wolper Jewish Hospital in the Year 2001. The staff were very helpful, kind, and friendly, not only to me as the patient, but they were also very friendly and helpful to my parents who stayed in a Hotel so they could visit me. Thank you so much.
Matty Silver
Aug 02, 2020
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I just finished my hip replacement rehab, after staying in the Wolper Hospital after my operation. I can't complain about anything, it was an extremely good experience and the physio's I dealt with were excellent, Jason, Cecilia and Kat! Highly recommended!
Club Fan
Jul 21, 2020
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In my view, the Nursing Management are infantile, immature and adversarial; unable to cope with contemporary health issues. They are not good advocates for the community either, which is surprising. The attitude of a Clinical Nurse Specialist equally as disappointing. These folks unfortunately detract from what could be a worthwhile establishment.
Mal Graham
May 31, 2020
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Ive just complete my second Out paitent course for Total Knee replacement the first being in April 2019 for my right knee and now my left knee september 2020. When asked by BUPA were i wanted too go for rehab i had NO hesitation in going back to Wolper.My last experince was fantastic with great staff and facilities . It was like walking back into a family of caring professionals that made you look forward to your weekly session. I cant comment on the 10day after operation programme as i never did it but HIGHLY recommend there out patient programme but having said that all the other patients
Rose Sardi
Aug 08, 2019
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Terrible they have gone downhill sadly. Once good but not any,ore. Physiotherapist has no respect or empathy for the elderly, quite rude and pushy with no patience what so ever! The food is basic and limited choice. Sadly my mothers been there a few times and would not allow her to go there again if she had to!
