Post-Op provides rehabilitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have had surgery in the past 12 months, or a due to have surgery. The service aims to support the safe recovery after surgery while decreasing complications and concerns.

The team can provide equipment and a rehabilitation program at home, or in the community, tailored for individuals to build strength, endurance and overall wellbeing after surgery.

Post-Op supports surgeries including:

• joint replacement
• joint reconstruction
• arthroscopy
• fixation or fusion
• gastric bypass
• removal (tumour, cancer, prostate, uterus, breast, gallbladder, colon, kidney, appendix)
• heart and/or circulation related operations.

Depending on the surgery,  Post-Op can connect you with a range of professionals to support recovery including:

• adult speech pathologists
• diabetes educators
• dietitians
• exercise physiologists
• occupational therapists
• podiatrists
• pharmacists
• physiotherapists.