Cardiac Rehabilitation

What we do

Our comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program offers:

• Supervised exercise
• Education
• Lifestyle management

There are no geographical boundaries and there is no fee to attend. We are able to organise interpreter services when necessary.

Entry into the program is prioritised according to requirements, such as the need to return to work.

• Priority patients are generally assessed within 7-10 days from receiving referral
• Other patients are generally assessed within 2-4 weeks from receiving referral

For more information, please contact the Cardiac Rehab Unit on (03) 9076 6227.

All patients are assessed at our Pre-Admission Clinic prior to commencing the program.

Who we care for

We specialise in managing people with:

• Complex cardiac issues
• Younger, fitter people who have a cardiac condition
• People who require assistance to return to work

What to bring

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

What to wear for rehabilitation or exercise classes

• Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit
• Well-fitting, closed-toe styled shoes with firm grip soles. Do not wear open back, slip-on slippers