Chronic Disease Self Management. Who? Where? When? A guide for General Practitioners and Allied Health in East Gippsland. Developed by Developed by

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1 Chronic Disease Self Every effort has been made to include correct information at time of printing however details may change. Contact the service providers for more information. Who? Where? When? A guide for General Practitioners and Allied in East Gippsland Developed by Developed by

2 Agency contact details About this guide- Agency Phone Address This guide has been developed to provide information of current self management s that are available for clients with chronic disease. The information will make it easier for General Practitioners and Allied Professionals to refer clients who they think may benefit from participating in a self management. Categories of chronic disease and the available s are colour coded and listed down the right hand side of the page for easy navigation. The following information is included for each - -Name -Location and agency who facilitate the - Description of the and what is involved - Cost - Contact details for registration and the preferred referral methods This tool is also available online at Buchan BNC GEGAC Moogji Bruthen East Gippsland Primary Alliance Main Road Bucahn 37 Dalmahoy Street 52 Stanley Street Orbost Main Street Bruthen 87a Main Street

3 Example condition Agency Phone Address Regional Service ( ) Gippsland Gippsland Orbost and District Swifts Creek BNC Ensay BNC Ross Street Jemmeson Street Main Street Boundary Road Orbost Mc Millan Ave Swifts Creek 5063 Great Alpine Road Ensay Name of If there are several s available for one condition, these will be listed in the grids below The name of the health service that is running the and the location Address details are here Duration of the course, what is involved and other information Cost of the per participant/ session Who to contact to arrange entry into the, their phone number and the preferred referral method Gelantipy BNC Cann Valley BNC Saleyards Road Gelantipy Monaro Highway Cann River

4 Programs by Location Contents of Conditions- Cardio Pulmonary Disease Type 1 and type 2 Ar thritis Musculoskeletal Conditions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific Asthma General Chronic Disease Self General and Wellbeing Programs by Location Agency contact details Location Buchan Swifts Creek Ensay Gelantipy Cann Valley Programs available General Chronic Disease Orbost Cardiac Rehabilitation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chronic Disease Better Self Group Bruthen Walking for Tai Chi Walk and Talk

5 Location Programs available Pulmonary Rehabilitation group Cardiac Rehabilitation group Living with Life!- Taking action on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chronic Disease Walking group Better Self Education Clinic Lifting weights for life Exercise Physiologist Acronyms used in this guide- BRHS Regional Service GP General Practitioner ODH Omeo and District ORH Orbost Regional Gippsland EGPHA East Gippsland Primary Alliance EGPCP East Gippsland Primary Care Partnership LMP Lifestyle Modification Program SM Self BNC Bush Nurse Centre Blokes only gym Keep active Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chronic Disease Respiratory Clinic Walking group

6 General and Wellbeing Pulmonary Rehabilitation Group Cardiac Rehabilitation BRHS building - Ross Street ORH Two sessions per week for 6 weeks. Combines exercise with a physio therapist and condition education variety of expert speakers 11 Week course of education and exercise to improve cardiac health. Sessions are run by a multidisciplinary team (including dietician, GP, Physio, Counsellor, Nurse and Emergency Paramedic) $5.00 per Person Free Joy Manly S2S referral preferred -Written referral with GP approval for exercise Carolyn Alkemade S2S cardiac rehab - direct from discharge -GP referral Keep Active Blokes only Gym Street Street A gym designed for aged clients with limited mobility. An initial assessment physiotherapist occurs before the begins After initial assessment physiotherapist clients have a personalised gym designed. The aims to assist clients with chronic disease to build strength and mobility $4.00 per session $4.00 per session Allied health department GP, Allied or self referral Please note that this is a men s only Allied health department GP, Allied or self referral Please note that this is a men s only

7 Cardio Pulmonary Disease Walking Group Walking for Tai Chi and Bruthen These walking groups aim to improve the general health and wellbeing of the community which may aid in chronic disease management and aide social connection This involves a variety of different exercises and activities including strength building of the upper and lower body Free Free Nicole Lewis Rose Morecroft Cardiac Rehabilitation Group BRHS building - Ross Street Consists of 8 sessions (participants can join at any time) combining exercise physio therapist and condition education variety of speakers $5.00 per Person Jane Bennett S2S referral preferred -Written referral with GP approval for exercise Walk and Talk Bruthen This group involves an informal walk and a cuppa afterwards Free Rose Morecroft

8 General Chronic Disease Self Living with Life! Taking action on Type 2 Lifestyle Modification (LMP) BRHS building Ross Street and Various locations contact EGPHA for course details 3 sessions over 3 weeks of education Nurse Educator and specialist guest speakers Aiming to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the course runs over 6 sessions and can be helpful in weight loss and lifestyle change which will improve general health and wellbeing. The course will also benefit people with other chronic conditions. $6.00 per person Cost may vary contact provider for more information Jo Hall Self referral GP referral Sue Roberts instructions will be given on a person to person basis Life! Taking action on Type 2 Lifestyle Modification (LMP) General Chronic Disease / Various locations contact EGPHA for course details The life! Course is a LMP aiming to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The course runs over 6 sessions and can be helpful in weight loss and lifestyle change which will improve general health and wellbeing. The course will also benefit people with other chronic conditions All Bush Nursing centres across East Gippsland provide support to clients with chronic disease and support self management Cost may vary contact provider for more information Sue Roberts instructions will be given on a person to person basis See agency contact details section

9 Type 1 and type 2 Better Self Group General Chronic Disease Self ORH Buchan Bush Nursing Centre 6 week workshop that introduces practical skills for living a healthy lifestyle with a chronic disease. Sessions are interactive and build clients confidence for managing their condition Support clients to utilise self held medical records and attend all appointments with GP and Allied General chronic disease management strategies No cost No cost Elizabeth Heyne GP or self referral Anne Brewer s via S2S, phone, self referral Education Clinics Lifting Weights for Life Street Street A comprehensive diabetes care involving Educators, GPs and other health care professionals. Individual diabetes management plans are developed Supervised exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Program is designed to strengthen muscle to lower blood sugar levels. Cost is subject to change $5 per session or free via Medicare rebate Medical Reception GP Allied Department

10 Asthma Exercise Physiologist Blokes only Gym Street Street Patients have a personalised developed by an exercise physiologist who specialises in complex medical conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and health education After an initial assessment physiotherapist clients have a personalised gym designed. The aims to assist clients with reduced mobility and chronic disease to build strength and mobility $8.50 per visit for concession card holders For non concession card holders prices are on a sliding scale HICAPS is available for patients with private health insurance, DVA, workcover, TAC or Medicare $4.00 per session Allied health department GP referral required Allied department GP, Allied or self referral Please note that this is a men s only Asthma Foundation of Victoria Online resources The Asthma Foundation of Victoria provides advice, counselling, education and training to people sthma, their carers, health professionals and people in the community. The foundation has been running for 40 years and has a great range of resources and services available Access to the website is free. Some of the resources and training that is provided by the foundation may incur costs. See website for more details Visit the website a.org.au

11 Ar thritis Musculoskeletal Respiratory Clinic Street The clinic is run by a registered nurse and looks at asthma trigger factors, medication, inhaler techniques, spacers, exercise, emergency and ongoing treatment. Charges vary see staff for more information Bulk billed if part of Asthma 3+ visit plan with GP Medical Reception Keep Active Street A gym designed for aged clients with limited mobility. An initial assessment physio therapist occurs before the begins $4.00 per session Allied department GP or Allied or self referral The is based on the 3+ visit plan (3 or more visits to the clinic to solely discuss Living with Asthma Online resources Better Channel has a range of resources available from their website including fact sheets, journal articles, tips and advice Free Visit ealth.vic.gov.a u and search for asthma

12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific Aboriginal Chronic Disease Clinic Chronic Disease Self Koori Centre Street GEGAC Dalmahoy Street The looks at chronic disease prevention and management and acknowledges the spiritual and cultural well being of indigenous people and how these things impact on physical health Fortnightly where clients gain information and SM tools from a GP, Educator, Podiatrist, Dietician, Practice Nurse and Aboriginal Worker No cost No Charge Medical Reception GP or Self referral GEGAC Clients must be attending GEGAC medical centre to participate in this Chronic Disease Self Moogji clinic 52 Stanley Street, Orbost Self management support for a range of conditions including Asthma,, Smoking cessation and obesity. Clients work with Aboriginal Worker and nurse. The sessions run all year and take a holistic approach to health Free of charge Moogji Clinic Self referral, Aboriginal Worker referral, GP referral as part of a Team Care Arrangement