The Queensland Authorities has prolonged funding for the state’s flagship persistent illness prevention program, My well being for all times, for one more two years, guaranteeing ongoing supply of well being assist for Queenslanders liable to sort 2 diabetes and different situations.
Funded by way of Well being and Wellbeing Queensland, My well being for all times is a free, evidence-based initiative empowering hundreds of Queenslanders to stay longer, more healthy lives.
Diabetes Australia Group CEO Justine Cain stated the funding extension would have a constructive influence on the well being of Queenslanders.
“Since its launch, greater than 33,000 Queenslanders have taken half in My well being for all times, with spectacular outcomes: two-thirds have diminished their waist circumference, and about half are consuming much less alcohol and exercising extra repeatedly.”
“It is a very important program that’s serving to to deal with the basis causes of persistent situations earlier than they take maintain,” Ms Cain stated.
“Prevention is without doubt one of the smartest investments we are able to make – for our well being, for our financial system, and for the long run sustainability of our well being system. Applications like My Well being for Life not solely change lives, additionally they save lives.”
“With greater than 300 Australians identified with diabetes every single day, and lots of extra in danger, we urgently have to scale up our prevention effort.”
My well being for all times is delivered by way of a collaborative partnership, led by Diabetes Australia. This system is delivered by way of versatile, supportive codecs, together with group classes, one-on-one teaching, on-line modules, and culturally tailor-made companies, without charge to individuals. Well being and Wellbeing Queensland was established in 2019 as a statutory physique targeted on bettering inhabitants well being and decreasing inequities throughout the state.
Diabetes Australia Group Govt of Preventative Well being, Rowan Clifford, stated the funding extension was an endorsement of this system’s success and the continued want for focused, community-based prevention.
“My well being for all times is all about serving to Queenslanders take small, achievable steps towards higher well being. Whether or not it’s strolling extra, consuming higher, consuming much less, or quitting smoking, our certified well being coaches are there each step of the best way,” Mr Clifford stated.
“This program is reaching individuals the place they stay, from cities to areas and in culturally and linguistically numerous communities. We’re happy with the distinction we’ve made, and we’re excited to maintain constructing more healthy futures collectively.”
Take the First Step At present
Go to www.myhealthforlife.com.au and full a free 5-minute well being test to grasp your danger of creating a persistent illness like sort 2 diabetes. You don’t want to alter the whole lot without delay. Select one small change and let My Well being for Life assist you each step of the best way.
About Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia is the nationwide organisation supporting all individuals residing with or liable to diabetes. We put individuals first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, customers, well being professionals, state-based diabetes organisations, researchers and the neighborhood.
For extra info go to: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au or e mail [email protected]
