Princess Alexandra Hospital - Spinal Injuries Unit (SIU)
Also known as Qld Spinal Cord Injury Service (QSCIS)
Open 24 Hours
Spinal Injuries
The Princess Alexandra Hospital Spinal Injuries Unit (SIU) is a 40 bed unit and the only specialist spinal injuries
rehabilitation unit in Queensland. Most people with a spinal cord injury need to come to the SIU in Brisbane for treatment and rehabilitation. We are nearby to all other acute medical services that are needed to successfully care for a person with aspinal cord injury (SCI).
The SIU is part of the Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) which also includes QuickStart, Transitional
Rehabilitation Program (TRP), Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT) and SIU Outpatients.
Contact Details
Building 17, Ground floor, Ipswich Road, , Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
Building 17, Ground floor, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
Waiting list.
General Practitioner & Health Professional
Statewide Service. Adults over 12 years old, people with trauma resulting in spinal cord damage with loss of movement or feeling, people with spinal damage from other causes assessed as suitable for rehabilitation, people with previous spinal cord injury
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Tactile ground sensor indicators
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Not applicable
ATSI Liaison Officer available Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Interpreter Services available 24 hours
State-wide Service (40 bed unit), Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician, Plastics, Urology