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My health for life is an evidence-based health initiative for people at risk of developing chronic disease. The initiative supports eligible Queenslanders to live and age well and minimise preventable health risks. It is funded by the State government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
My health for life expanded its eligibility criteria in 2021 to support more Queenslanders to make healthy lifestyle changes and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Eligible Queenslanders can be referred into the My health for life initiative by:
GP consent is required for individuals who are:
For more information download the My health for life Health Professional Toolkit or visit the My health for life website.
Health Professional Toolkit and Resources
How to refer a patient
My health for life is a free, six-month program available to all eligible Queenslanders through telephone health coaching, small group, or video sessions. It is also offered in-language in partnership with the Ethnic Community Council of Queensland. The Queensland Aboriginal Islander Health Council supports the delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offering.
Queenslanders eligible for the initiative can be referred:
| Katie Harris is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist and has been consulting for over 14 years. Katie owns Shape Nutrition, a Dietetics business which provides nutritional consultations to a wide range of patients with varying medical conditions and concerns.
The Accredited Practising Dietitians at Shape Nutrition help our patients to achieve their health and wellness goals. |
Katie Harris – Shape Nutrition |
| Tayla is an Accredited Practising Dietitian delivering online My health for life groups.
She is passionate about empowering you to take the lead in making health changes that will suit your lifestyle and commitments. After all, you are the expert of your own life. Tayla strives to help you make the healthiest choice as easy as possible in order to create sustainable lifestyle changes. |
Tayla Bailie – Shape Nutrition |
| Nick is an accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist with a passion for helping others move, improving their lifestyle and modifying their health holistically.
Nick has had experience working with a range or different conditions and clients in both NSW and QLD. Nick is passionate about helping improve the quality of life of individuals, making movement enjoyable and sustainable healthy behavior change. Nick works with a variety of different clients but specialises in healthy behavior change, diabetes/metabolic disease, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and working with individuals with disabilities. Nick runs a range of different group programs at Griffith Health Clinics, whilst also providing individualised, tailored exercise programs and physical activity interventions. |
Nick Steel – Griffith Uni Health Clinics |
| Jarrod is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian that aspires to provide high quality and friendly Dietetic service to his community.
He considers himself approachable and is passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves. Jarrod believes in taking a holistic approach when discussing health and nutrition. He not only analyses your diet, but he also considers all the aspects of your life: social situation, emotional factors, environmental factors, attitude, values, and beliefs around food. This allows him to tailor recommendations that will reinforce sustainable healthy eating habits that reflect your personal goals. |
Jarrod Ross –Hope Island Medical Centre |
| Kelly graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science in 2016. She started her career in the private sector and has experience in DVA, NDIS, Medicare EPC, Private, HSS and Telehealth services.
More recently Kelly has moved from the Sunshine Coast, where she was working in two clinics, treating a variety of cardiac, metabolic, musculoskeletal and mental health conditions. She is also interested in pilates and hydrotherapy as an alternative to gym-based exercises. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys surfing, hiking, camping and traveling. Qualifications and memberships:
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Kelly Robinson – Burleigh Heads & Broadbeach Physiotherapy Centre |
| Amber is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
Amber has a passion for creating healthy habits that are sustainable, fulfilling and optimise positive health outcomes. She has experience working in multiple settings including hospitals, private practice, and aged care. Her varied case load includes diabetes, metabolic syndrome, weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, eating disorders, thyroid issues, and paediatrics. Amber emphasises on the fact that there is “one size fits all” approach and ensures to adapt her advice to your individual needs, goals, social determinants, lifestyle, values, and beliefs. |
Amber-Leah Schilder – My Nutrition Clinic – Nerang and Robina |
Participants are also able to complete the program through telephone coaching if there are no local sessions available in your area.
Patients can be referred using the practice software My health for life referral template or calling 13 Risk (13 74 75). Visit My health for life for further information.
In-person groups
Online group sessions
Please note online groups are delivered via video conferencing software. Facilitators provide support to get patients set up where needed in their first appointment. Telephone Health Coaching
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