Heart Rehab
Heart rehab is free and tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with conditions including:
- chronic heart condition
- coronary heart disease
- heart attack
- irregular heartbeat
- stable angina
- transient ischaemic attack
- valve disease.
If you can’t see your heart condition listed here, please reach out to us, as you’re still eligible!
What can we support you with?
By participating in heart rehab, you will receive support and develop skills to be able to:
- breathe easier
- feel calm and strong in your mind
- feel safer and more confident to move and get around
- get stronger and feel fitter in your body
- improve the management of any aches and pains in your body
- learning about healthy food choices
- strengthen your heart and improve your blood pressure.
What happens at heart rehab?
Heart rehab offers a supportive and friendly group environment to yarn about your health, learn about living well, and move with an exercise program especially tailored for you. The team will work with you to develop your skills to support everyday activities that are important to you.
Who are we?
Heart rehab for Mob is delivered by experienced health professionals including:
- Accredited Exercise Physiologists
- Accredited Practicing Dietitians
- Allied Health Assistants
- Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Pharmacists
- Physiotherapists
- Social Health (psychologists and social workers)
Location
The Heart Rehab program is made up of 16 sessions, with two sessions available each week at:
Shop 23, 23A/2 Smiths Rd, Goodna
Where to start?
For Mob connected to our clinic, your local clinic GP or nurse can refer you.
Or, you can contact us directly to yarn about heart rehab for Mob via email: [email protected]
