What we do
Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program provides comprehensive, supervised care by our nursing and allied health teams for individuals living with heart and lung conditions. We offer Heart Failure Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, designed to improve quality of life, increase physical capacity, and support long-term health.
Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program helps individuals with chronic lung or heart conditions to manage their condition and stay active. The programs include an eight-week exercise and education program coordinated by the Clinical Nurse and conducted by a multi-disciplinary team to help clients to reach their goals.
What to expect
- Initial assessment with a Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Personalised care plan based on your condition and goals
- Supervised sessions in a safe, supportive environment
- Ongoing progress tracking and program adjustments.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Physiotherapists
- Dietitians
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech Pathologists
- Social Workers
- Pharmacists.
Healthy heart (heart failure) rehabilitation
Our Healthy Heart program supports patients with chronic cardiac conditions through structured exercise, education, and monitoring
Who is it for
- Individuals diagnosed with heart failure
- Patients recovering from cardiac events or procedures
- Those experiencing reduced exercise tolerance or fatigue
What we offer
- Supervised exercise training tailored to your condition
- Heart health education (medications, diet, symptom management)
- Monitoring of vital signs and symptoms
- Lifestyle counselling and risk factor modification
Benefits
- Improved strength, endurance and quality of life
- More confidence in managing your condition and fewer hospitalisations
- Reduced symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath
Group times
Bayside Health Regional – Phillip Island Hospital
When: Every Wednesday at 9:30am
Email: respiratoryservice@basscoasthealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 5671 3336
Bayside Health Regional - Wonthaggi Hospital
When: Every Thursday at 09:30am
Email: respiratoryservice@basscoasthealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 5671 3336
Pulmonary rehabilitation program
Who is it for
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Post-lung surgery or long COVID recovery
What we offer
- Individualised exercise programs
- Breathing techniques and energy conservation strategies
- Education on lung health and medication use
- Support for anxiety and breathlessness
Benefits
- Improved breathing efficiency
- Increased exercise tolerance
- Enhanced independence and daily function
What to expect
Initial assessment with a healthcare professional
Personalised care plan based on your condition and goals
Supervised sessions in a safe, supportive environment
Ongoing progress tracking and program adjustments
Group times
Bayside Health Regional – Phillip Island Hospital
When: Every Wednesday at 9:30am
Email: respiratoryservice@basscoasthealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 5671 3336
Bayside Health Regional - Wonthaggi Hospital
When: Every Thursday at 10:15am
Email: respiratoryservice@basscoasthealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 5671 3336.
How to access this service
For clients with respiratory disease or cardiac conditions, a doctor or other health professional's referral is preferred, although self-referrals are accepted.
Self-referral form
<<< https://www.basscoasthealth.org.au/sites/default/files/2025-06/MR-307%20Self%20Referral%20V1%20Fillable.pdf >>> ?? NEW LINK
Health professionals can access our Referrals
<<< https://www.basscoasthealth.org.au/referral-form >>>
