My health for life

My health for life is a free, six-month program where you work with a health coach to achieve your health goal.

It is a Queensland Government-funded initiative, delivered by an alliance of health organisations, including Diabetes Australia. It is designed to help Queenslanders stay well and lessen their risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Choosing either small group sessions, or one-on-one phone coaching, you explore topics such as nutrition, physical activity, understanding your personal risk of developing health conditions and how to make healthier choices a part of everyday life.

With the support of your coach, you will also develop an action plan. Whether your goal is to get more active, eat better, stress less, or lose weight, the focus is on building a step-by-step plan to help you achieve your goals over time.

My health for life recognises that everyone has their reasons for improving their health whether it is losing weight, eating better or moving more.
It is important to note that this program has a prevention focus, so it is not open to people who already have diabetes but could be ideal for a family member or friend.

You may be eligible if you are:

• Aged 45 years and over and have been identified by a health professional as being at high risk of chronic disease (which includes type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke)
• Aged 18 years and over and are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and are at high risk of chronic disease
• Age 18 years and over with pre-existing conditions (E.g. previous history of gestational diabetes or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol).

To find out if you are eligible or to undertake a free online health check, visit myhealthforlife.com.au or call 13 RISK (13 7475).