Morisset Hospital Kaoriki Ward (Neuropsychiatry Unit)
Service Description
An inpatient unit with 12 beds for assessment of patients with varying difficulties. Provides Neuropsychiatry through a multidisciplinary team. Most patients have acquired brain injury and are in varying stages of illness, from acute to high needs. There is an outpatient clinic at Mater Hospital, Newcastle.
Alternate Names: Kaoriki House
https://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/our_services/mental-health/facilities
02 4973 0265 (ward), 02 4973 0222 (Inpatient Services)
Morisset Hospital, Off Dora Street
Morisset, NSW, 2264
Hours of Operation
Operates 24/7 (Visiting hours 10am -7pm)
Accessibility
Referral System
Multi referral system through outpatient services, General Hospitals and mental health services at Mater Hospital.
Service Fees
First 60 days no charge, fees apply after 60 days
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Service Available
Disability Access
Yes. Toilet, Ramp
Organisational Information
Area Served
Hunter New England LHD
Parent Organisation
Morisett Hospital
Postal Address
Kaoriki Ward-Morisett Hospital
Post Office Box 833
Newcastle
NSW
2300
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Last Updated: 4 August 2023