Pulmonary Rehabilitation is suitable for those who have lung disease or are limited by breathlessness. The service sees clients with chronic lung disease at all stages of their condition – from mild to severe.
Clients who have a diagnosis of chronic lung disease who reside in the Monash Health catchment (Cities of Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston or Monash, Bayside City Council or Shire of Cardinia) may be eligible for this service. Clients who do not live in the area but frequently use Monash Health respiratory services of emergency departments may also be eligible.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs currently operate at four sites: Kingston, Springvale, Cranbourne and Pakenham.
Eligibility Criteria
This service is for:
- People over 18 years old who live or work within the Monash Health catchment and is willing to travel to centre-based services using their own means
- Clients who are medically stable and able to participate in a rehabilitation program
- Clients who consent to participate
- Clients who have been diagnosed with a mild, moderate or severe chronic lung disease
- Clients who have recently been discharged from hospital and are receiving treatment for the same condition
- Clients who have active and realistic rehabilitation goals
This service is not:
- a primary referral for mental health, alcohol or drug dependency
- available for Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) or Chronic Disease Management Plans
Referral Method(s)
Referrals should be sent by eReferral through Healthlink or by email.
Phone: 03 8572 5631
Email: icareaccess@monashhealth.org
Eligible Postcodes
Cities of Greater Dandenong, Casey, Cardinia Shire and parts of the Cities of Kingston, Monash and Bayside.
- Greater Dandenong – 3171, 3172, 3173, 3174, 3175, 3975
- Casey – 3156, 3177, 3802, 3803, 3804, 3805, 3806, 3912, 3975, 3976, 3977, 3978, 3980
- Cardinia – 3139, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3806, 3807, 3808, 3809, 3810, 3812, 3813, 3814, 3815, 3816, 3978, 3981, 3984
- Kingston – 3167, 3169, 3172, 3189, 3190, 3192, 3194, 3195, 3196, 3197, 3202
- Bayside – 3188, 3190, 3191, 3192, 3193
- Monash – 3147, 3148, 3150, 3166, 3168
Additional Information Required
Referrals should include:
- copies of relevant tests
- discharge summaries
Contact hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Please review the eligibility criteria before submitting a referral.