Cardiac Rehab Program Excellence Initiative

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Excellence Initiative

Join Us in Transforming Cardiac Rehabilitation in Australia!

 

We’re proud to announce that the Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Excellence Initiative – a joint effort between ACRA and SOLVE-CHD – has officially been approved and is now open for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs across Australia.
This national initiative aims to recognise, celebrate, and promote excellence in cardiac rehabilitation, driving improvements in quality, consistency, and visibility across services. It aligns with ACRA’s strategic priorities and builds on the momentum of two major national efforts:
  • The Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality Indicators
  • The Clinician Certification Initiative (launched in August 2024)

 

5 best performing programs will receive recognition at ACRA 2026 ASM
Criteria for Program Excellence
Mandatory (all five required)
Optional (minimum three required)
  1. ICCPR CRFC certified clinician
  2. MDT service (>3 disciplines)
  3. Emergency response plan, onsite AED
  4. CVD risk assessment before & after program
  5. Exercise capacity assessed at commencement
  1. Average wait time <28 days
  2. Alternate formats, location or time
  3. PROM collected before & after program
  4. PREM collected at completion
  5. Structured discharge care plan
Programs will need to achieve minimum of 8/10 criteria, including all 5 mandatory points

 

 

Should you have any questions in the process, please contact Carmel Bourne carmel.bourne@gmail.com or Julia Ning Julia.ning@sydney.edu.au.