1. Our group programs are offered across our Greater
Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local Region.
All of our programs
are completely free
of charge. All text
books/audio versions
are loaned to you for
the duration of the
program.
We encourage
our participants to
bring along a family
member or carer as
they too get a lot
from the program.
Self-Management is
for everyone not just
those with long-term
health conditions.
For further queries and dates of the next programs
please contact our program staff on 1300 467 265.
Medicare Locals gratefully acknowledge the financial and other support from
the Australian Government Department of Health.
www.gmsbml.org.au
PO Box 6435, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
t: 07 3390 2466 or 1300 467 265 f: 07 3330 2399
HealthandWellbeingDL
Positive Change Program
Positive Change is a Health and Wellbeing group
program for adults who want to improve their health. It
assists people to eat well and be active, manage stress
and make long-term behaviour changes to support a
healthy lifestyle. It is usually conducted over nine or ten
weeks, including seven two-hour workshops and two to
three individual appointments. It does not provide a 'diet'
to follow but will help you learn to:
yy prepare and enjoy healthy food
yy discover enjoyable ways to be physically active
yy overcome problems and set goals
yy cope with stress
yy feel better about yourself
yy develop a support network to help you sustain
your new habits.
A journey to a healthier lifestyle
Your Path, Our Path is a group-based healthy
lifestyle program for Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait
Islander people. This flexible program encourages
participants to identify their interests, needs and
concerns and structuring the program around these.
Your Path, Our Path is a tailored program that
includes up to 12 workshops depending on
the groups’ needs. The program encourages
participants to seek a healthy lifestyle through good
nutrition and physical activity and teaches them life
skills to be able to do this in their daily lives.
Topics can include, but are not limited to:
yy Why do people get too heavy?
yy Understanding a symptom cycle
yy What to eat to stay healthy
yy Tools for better health
yy Introduction to exercise and National Guidelines
yy Problem solving techniques and goal setting
yy Self Esteem and Behaviors Changes
yy Dealing with difficult emotions
yy Healthy cooking
yy Understanding grief and loss
yy Communicating effectively with partners, carers,
and health professionals
Health and Wellbeing
Programs
yy Better Health for Life Program
yy Diabetes Self-Management Program
yy Pain Self-Management Program
yy Positive Change Program
yy Your Path, Our Path Program
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YOUR PATH
OUR PATH

2. Enrolment Form
Please tick which program you are interested in.
One or all it’s up to you! Remove and return to:
Health and Wellbeing Group Programs
Greater Metro South Brisbane Medicare Local
Reply Paid 85307, Upper Mt Gravatt, QLD, 4122
Tel: 1300 467 265
 Better Health for Life Program
 Diabetes Self-Management Program
 Pain Self-Management Program
 Positive Change Program
 Your Path, Our Path Program
Name: .....................................................................................
Address/PO Box:.....................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Home phone:...........................................................................
Mobile: ......................................................................................
Email:.........................................................................................
Date of birth: .......... / .......... / ..........
Long-term health condition:
 Asthma  Arthritis  Pain
 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 Heart Disease  Diabetes
 Kidney Disease  Other: .....................................
Are you a smoker?  Yes  No
Are you able to attend a program during:
 Business hours or  After hours
My regular doctor/allied health professional is:
.....................................................................................................
.....................................................................................................
Are you interested in leading a
healthier lifestyle but unsure where
to start? Often the first step is the
most difficult to make.
When participating in our
programs we will provide you with
the information and skill to lead
a healthier lifestyle and better
manage your symptoms so you
can get the most out of life.
Diabetes Self-Management Program
This program is for those who are diagnosed with
Type 2 Diabetes. This holistic six week program will
help you to better understand what diabetes is and
how to take care of your health. We will cover many
topics over the six weeks which include:
yy healthy eating
yy preventing complications, low blood sugar
yy physical activity
yy stress management
yy relaxation techniques
yy monitoring blood sugar
yy medications
yy sick days
yy skin and foot care.
Chronic Pain Self-Management
Program
This program is for those who experience chronic
pain. (Pain is defined as chronic or long-term when
it lasts for longer than three to six months or beyond
the normal healing time). During the six week program
you will learn techniques and skills to reduce the
impact of your condition on your day-to-day life.
We will discuss the below topics and much more:
Health and Wellbeing Programs
yy pacing and rest
yy debunking myths
yy fatigue and sleep
yy physical activity
yy healthy eating
yy medications
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Better Health for Life Program
This program suits those living with a long-term health
condition. This six week program will support you to
better manage your symptoms and achieve quality of
life. During the program you will learn to:
yy better manage difficult emotions
yy communicate effectively with partners, carers,
and health professionals
yy manage your symptoms
yy get started with appropriate levels of exercise
and healthy food
yy set goals and problem
solve