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As the festive season approaches, we at Aurora Healthcare and our hospitals around Australia, are dedicated to supporting Australia's mental health, rehabilitation, and specialty medical needs.
Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, but it can also bring challenges for many. Whether you're dealing with stress, recovering from an injury, or managing a chronic condition, our hospitals are here to help
Throughout the holiday season, our hospitals are available to provide the following support.
Mental Health Support: The holidays can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Our mental health services offer compassionate care, from counseling to crisis intervention, ensuring you have the support you need to enjoy the season.
Rehabilitation Services: If you're on the road to recovery, our rehabilitation programs provide personalized care to help you regain strength and independence. From physical therapy to occupational therapy, we're committed to your journey back to health.
Specialty Medical Care: Aurora Healthcare offers a range of specialty medical services tailored to your unique needs. Our expert team is here to provide advanced treatments and compassionate care, ensuring you receive the best possible support. Skip the ED queues this holidays.
Explore the comprehensive services available across our network of hospitals and discover how we can support your health and wellness this festive season and beyond.
As Australia's largest private specialty health group for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, our Hospitals have agreements with all health funds, as well as DVA and ADF, making it a reliable and cost-effective choice for your patient's healthcare needs. Patient should speak with our team to understand their level of cover and any Excess associated with their admission.
Holiday Season Services & Programs
Programs and services available over the holiday season
The holiday season, while often a time of celebration, can present significant challenges for people with mental health disorders. Increased stress, social pressures, and the prevalence of substances during this period can lead to heightened risks of relapse or a case of the 'Holiday Blues' (Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 2024).
Robina Private Hospital, Gold Coast, Qld
Christmas Inpatient Program
16 December 2024 - 05 January 2025 (or join at any point)
Robina Private has developed a three-week program designed to support patients during the festive period:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Christmas Art Therapy
- Mindful Yoga
- A visit from our Therapy Horse
- Topics from our Dual-Diagnosis program
GPs can send a referral to 'Robina Private Hospital'
- E: rbn.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au
- P: 1800 707 581
- 07 5665 5199
Eating Disorders
The Christmas season can be particularly challenging for individuals with eating disorders. The focus on food and social gatherings can increase anxiety and distress. Here are some common effects:
- Increased Anxiety: The abundance of food and social expectations can heighten anxiety and stress for those with eating disorders
- Routine Disruption: Changes in routine and the emphasis on indulgence can be overwhelming
- Social Pressure: Comments about food and body image during gatherings can be triggering
Recovery Reconnect: 2 week eating disorder skill building group
The purpose of this group program is to assist in the continuation towards recovery. The aim is for you to reconnect with yourself, life and increase meaning and purpose and strengthening your healthy self. Treatment is focused on learning new ways to cope, with opportunities to practice managing emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Through rediscovering who you are beyond your eating habits, weight, and body image and finding the joy in life again.
Contact our admissions team on 07 5665 5100 or robina.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au
Currumbin Clinic, Gold Coast Qld
Christmas programs
Currumbin Clinic has tailored programs available to patients during the festive period:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Christmas Art Therapy
- Topics from our Dual-Diagnosis program
Hospital in the Home (HITH) - Mental Health
Our community-based service will operate uninterrupted over the holiday period, ensuring seamless support for patients transitioning from inpatient care or requiring home-based care. If you’re unsure about the process or how to refer, please contact us at 1800 119 118 for assistance.
Services offered:
These programs also provide an excellent pathway for early access to a Psychiatrist.
Day Programs
We will continue to accept and monitor referrals throughout the festive season. Please continue to send your referrals as normal and we'll book patients into the next available group. New intakes and refreshed programs will be available in the new year, including:
- Persistent Pain Management: A multidisciplinary program facilitated by a Pain Specialist, Psychologist, and Exercise Physiologist.
- PTSD Program: A CBT-based trauma program focusing on psychoeducation and stabilisation, supporting the initial stages of PTSD treatment.
- Trauma Skills for Veterans & Emergency Services: Tailored support for these groups.
These programs also provide an excellent pathway for early access to a Psychiatrist.
How to refer
Referrals can be emailed to currumbin.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au or made by calling 1800 119 118.
Belmont Private Hospital, Brisbane Qld
Inpatient Programs
We will continue to offer programs for our patients in hospital throughout the festive season, including public holidays. There will be a reduced timetable of program options including the Enhancing Wellbeing Program and various diversional groups.
Day Programs
We will continue to accept and monitor referrals throughout the festive season. Please continue to send your referrals as normal and we will book patients into the next available group. We have extra support groups scheduled during the festive season including CBT Follow Up, DBT Follow Up, and Older Adults Follow Up. Please contact Belmont Therapy Programs for further information on Belmonttherapyprograms@aurorahealth.com.au.
Doctors are available over Christmas
Belmont have Psychiatrists available throughout the Christmas period to assist you with admissions, patients in need of inpatient or outpatient care.
Doctors are available over Christmas
Belmont have Psychiatrists available throughout the Christmas period to assist you with admissions, patients in need of inpatient or outpatient care.
Please email referrals to Belmont.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au or call 1800 700 274.
Townsville Private Hospital, Townsville, Qld
Townsville Private Hospital has developed a three-week (or as required) program designed to support patients during the festive period.
Programs
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Christmas Art Therapy
- Mindful Yoga
- Understanding anxiety
- Worry and Problem Solving
- Unpacking Addictive Behaviours
Referrals can be submitted
- Mental Health: 1800 884 767
- Email all referrals: TNV.intake@aurorahealth.com.au
Kellyville Private Hospital, Kellyville NSW
Kellyville Private has tailored programs available to patients during the festive period:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness
- Art Therapy
- Tai Chi
- Horticulture
- Martial Arts
- A visit from our Therapy Dog
- 'About Meds' (patient education session) with Dr Tanveer Ahmed
Contact our assessment team on
- Referral Hotline: 1300 122 144
- Email: kvl.intake@aurorahealth.com.au
Toronto Private Hospital, Toronto NSW
Medical Services
Toronto Private Hospital offers direct GP referral for a variety of pre-approved conditions requiring a hospital inpatient stay. This can help your patients avoid wait times in emergency departments.
Medical admission conditions
- Cellulitis
- Chest Infections / LRTI (Lower Respiratory Tract Infections)
- UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
- Uncomplicated Falls (some exclusions apply)
- Congestive Cardiac Failure
- Optimisation of Diabetes or Hypertension
- Pain Management
Mental Health Services
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness
- Art Therapy
- A visit from our Therapy Dog
Brunswick Private Hospital, Brunswick Vic
Christmas Mental Health Inpatient Programs
The holiday season, while often a time of celebration, can present significant challenges for people with mental health disorders. Increased stress, social pressures, and the prevalence of substances during this period can lead to heightened risks of relapse or a case of the 'Holiday Blues'.
Brunswick Private Hospital has developed inpatient programs designed to support patients during the festive period:
Christmas program includes:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Christmas Art Therapy
- Mindful Yoga
- A visit from our Therapy Dog
- Topics from our Duel-Diagnosis program
GPs can refer anyone experiencing:
- General Mood, Anxiety and Depression Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Older Persons Mental Health
Direct Medical Admissions
Health concerns can sometimes put a damper on the festivities. This Christmas, our Hospital offers a convenient and efficient alternative to traditional emergency departments, ensuring patients can enjoy the holidays without the stress of long waits and high emergency department fees.
Medical admission conditions
- Cellulitis
- Chest Infections / LRTI (Lower Respiratory Tract Infections)
- UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
- Uncomplicated Falls (some exclusions apply)
- Congestive Cardiac Failure
- Optimisation of Diabetes or Hypertension
- New Onset Diarrhoea (non-infective)
- Pain Management
- Renal Impairment
General Medical Physician will be allocated based on referral provided.
GPs can refer a patient directly to 'Brunswick Private Hospital':
- Medical/Respite/Rehab: 03 9385 1189
- Mental Health: 03 9385 0805
- Email all referrals: brw.referrals@aurorahealth.com.au
Addictions Support
The festive season, while a time of joy and celebration for many, can also be a period of heightened stress and vulnerability, particularly for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues. People with mental health conditions are more likely to drink at risky levels, with 37% of those with mental health conditions reporting risky drinking compared to 32% of those without such conditions.
Our hospitals
- Currumbin Clinic, Gold Coast Qld
- Townsville Private Clinic, Townsville Qld
- South Coast Private Hospital, Wollongong, NSW
- Kellyville Private Hospital, Kellyville NSW
- Toronto Private Hospital, Toronto NSW
- Abbotsford Private Hospital, Perth WA
Respite Care All Holiday Seasons
Support your patients and their carers this holiday season with our flexible respite care program. Designed to provide short-term mental health and rehabilitation support, it allows carers the opportunity to take a much-needed break, knowing their loved ones are in safe and compassionate hands.
Available 24/7 with no referral required.
- Private rooms with ensuite
- Social inclusion activities
- Nutritious meals
- Physiotherapy sessions
- 24-hour nursing support
Our hospitals
Robina Private Hospital
- E: rbn.admissions@aurorahealth.com.au
- P: 1800 707 581
- F: 07 5665 5166
Toronto Private Hospitals
- P: (02) 4950 4477
- E: torontoprivate@aurorahealth.com.au
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