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Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor

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Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor

Chronic diseases can impact every facet of a person’s life, causing a significant amount of stress upon the individual, families/carers. At Ballarat Community Health our Integrated Chronic Disease management Counsellor aims to assist individuals with chronic diseases. This service focuses on mental health and care management from a wellness and reablement perspective. This service can include counselling, support, health coaching and advocacy for individuals and families living with a chronic health condition (diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Heart Failure etc.).

The service can include assistance with

  • Mental Health Counselling
  • Psycho-Social Support
  • Behaviour change and goal setting
  • Stress management and enhancing wellbeing
  • Family and relationships issues
  • Grief and loss issues
  • Pain management
  • Learning about self-management principles
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Illness and role adjustment
  • Secondary symptoms of chronic illness (e.g. low mood, worry, anger or sleep disturbance)
  • Socio-legal concerns and medical decision making

Our Integrated Chronic Disease Management Counsellor service is offered at Lucas.

Ready to Get Started?

Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.

GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt

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Life! Program

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Life! Program

Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke through our free lifestyle modification program.

BCH runs Life! groups year-round at no cost to eligible participants.

Who Can Join

You’re eligible if you’re 18+ and meet ONE of these criteria.

Health Risk Factors

  • AUSDRISK score 12 AND BMI m2 (Asian background BMI 23kg/m2)
  • Previous diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, gestational diabetes, chronic kidney disease, familial hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol (>7.5 mmol/L), high blood pressure (Systolic 180mmHg or Diastolic 110mmHg), pre-diabetes, or PCOS

Age-Based Risk

45+ years (or 35+ for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander people) with Absolute Risk score ?10% (GP referral required)

What’s Included

  • 1 one-hour individual session
  • 5 group sessions (90 minutes each) over 6 months
  • 1 follow-up session at 12 months
  • Comprehensive workbook covering nutrition, exercise, goal setting, sleep, and stress management
  • Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon sessions available
  • Partner/friend welcome for support
  • All sessions led by qualified health professionals

Who Cannot Join?

  • People with existing diabetes
  • Pregnant women
  • Recent (last 3 months): angina, angioplasty, active cancer, or heart attack

Required Tests

Recent blood tests (within 12 months) must show
  • Fasting blood glucose (plus glucose tolerance test if FBG ?5.5mmol/L) or HbA1c
  • Cholesterol panel (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
Copies required for program facilitators.

Ready to Get Started?

Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.

GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt

You can also call Diabetes Victoria Life! program on 13 74 75 or visit About the Life! program – The Life! Program website for more information.

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Diabetes Education

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Diabetes Education

Who are Diabetes Educators?

Diabetes educators are specially trained health professionals who help you understand and manage your condition. You can self-refer or get a referral from your doctor.

Available at Sebastopol, Wendouree (Howitt Street), and Lucas sites
Appointment length 30-90 minutes
How often Depends on your needs – from regular visits to yearly check-ups

How we help

Our diabetes educators support you with

  • Understanding your diagnosis
  • Starting or adjusting insulin and medications
  • Managing blood sugar highs and lows
  • Learning about healthy eating
  • Handling diabetes at work, school, or while traveling
  • Connecting with other health professionals
  • Supporting family and caregivers

What to Expect

During appointments, we’ll discuss the topics that matter most to you – from daily management and medication to lifestyle changes and preventing complications.

Additional Support

We also have dietitians, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, counsellors, and onsite gyms to support your health journey. You can self-refer to any of these services.

Ready to Get Started?

Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.

GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt

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GP Clinic

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GP Clinic

At Ballarat Community Health (BCH), we’re proud to offer compassionate, comprehensive, and community-focused general practice services.

Appointments are essential and can be booked online or by calling us directly. Whether you’re a new or returning patient, our dedicated team of experienced doctors and nurse practitioners are here to support your health journey with care that’s respectful, inclusive, and tailored to your needs.

Our clinics are committed to health promotion and illness prevention, working closely with allied health professionals to deliver holistic care. We look forward to supporting your health and wellbeing.

Contact

Phone (03) 5338 4500 for all clinics

Fax  (03) 5336 1613

email to [email protected]

HealthLink ID ballarcm

ReferrralNet ID bch.bp

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  • Non-attendance and Cancellation Policy

  • After Hours Support

BCH GP Clinics maintain a safe, high-quality standard of healthcare. Meeting the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

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