Aim of the Service

We aim to maintain improvements to lung function gained from Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs. We provide a supportive social setting to meet and gather with others with chronic conditions. We help with access to education and referrals to appropriate support service. We aim to improve self -management capacities via home program development and implementation. Our staff will support individualized action/treatment plans and initiate regular reviews with GP and smoking cessation support, as required.

Eligibility

• Pulmonary rehabilitation dependent on primary diagnosis within past 12 months.
• Confirmed diagnosis, or at risk of developing COPD
• GP referral including – full medical history, medications, pathology, care plan.
• Spirometry results within 12 months, if available

Prescribed O2 flow rate.

How to get an appointment

• GP or specialist referral.
• Referral via Pulmonary rehabilitation program.
• Our staff will then call you to make an appointment

Any other locations for appointments?

• Primary Care Connect
• Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre

Cost?

TBA