The program has been running for more than four years and has been re-funded by Queensland Government for three more years. It is designed to help Queenslanders stay well and lessen their risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Eligible individuals explore topics such as nutrition, physical activity, understanding their personal risk of developing health conditions, and how to make healthier choices a part of everyday life. With the support of trained health professionals, individuals develop an action plan, whether their 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.

Program eligibility

Adults over 18 years with:

• an Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment (AUSDRISK) score greater than or equal to 12 
• absolute Cardiovascular risk of greater than or equal to 15 per cent 
• a blood pressure (BP) reading of greater than or equal to 160/100.
• waist circumference 88cm plus for women (or 80cm plus for women of Asian descent) or 102cm plus for men (or 90cm plus for men of Asian descent)
• pre-existing conditions, including a history of gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-diabetes, familial hypercholesterolemia, diagnosed with high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol.

Now primary care professionals can refer patients using the available referral template in Medical Director and Best Practice software – look for the “My Health for Life Referral” form. Alternatively, health professionals can advise patients to self-refer by completing an online health check by calling 137 475 (13 RISK).

For more information, visit the My health for life website or contact your PHN practice support team.