Formerly Southern DHB Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit

Puāwai – means to flower, blossom, bloom 

The Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit is an inpatient 12 bed unit focusing on rehabilitation for people primarily aged under 65 with:

• Traumatic brain injury (all ages)
• Stroke
• Neurological conditions
• Multi-trauma and orthopaedic injuries
• Reconditioning after medical or surgical illness

The Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit offers a holistic interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation that focuses on what is important to you and your whānau.  

Our rehabilitation team consists of:

• Rehabilitation Physicians
• Rehabilitation Nurses
• Healthcare and Rehabilitation Assistants
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Social Workers
• Clinical Psychologists
• Neuropsychologists
• Speech Language Therapists
• Dietitians
• Pharmacists
• Administrators

Rehabilitation Expectations

The rehabilitation process includes:

• Thorough interdisciplinary assessment where we can estimate your length of stay with us
• Rehabilitation planning based on your goals and what is important to you
• Building your rehabilitation timetable and planning what you need for a supported transition back to the community

Your family/whānau are welcome to be part of, and support you through, your rehabilitation journey.

Resources

• Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit Patient Information Leaflet
• What to bring
• Community Rehabilitation Centre Patient Information Leaflet
• Patient Satisfaction Survey
• Wakari Hospital Map (printable)
• Information for referrers

Accommodation Options for Family/Whānau

A variety of accommodation (e.g., AirBnB or motels) can be found within a 10-minute drive of Wakari Hospital.

Links:

www.dunedinnz.com/accommodation

www.airbnb.co.nz/dunedin