THE LIFE! PROGRAM – PATTERSON LAKES
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke prevention program
About the Life! program
The Life! program is a free Victorian lifestyle modification program that helps you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Run by expert health professionals, the program is delivered as a group course service. In Patterson Lakes we run our groups at the local community centre 3 times a year with our local high risk community groups.
Since the program began in 2008 over 55,000 Victorians have learnt more about the steps they can take to live a healthy life. Funded by the Victorian Government and managed by Diabetes Victoria it is the largest prevention program of its type in Australia. The Life! program is designed to empower members of the public to take action on their health to prevent chronic diseases. Currently, Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, but the year 2025 3 million people over the age of 25 will develop this chronic disease. Which can reduce your life expectancy and cost from $4025 to manage every year.
Patterson Lakes Provider
Daley Nutrition are the providers of the Life! program in Patterson Lakes. We are a team of Nutrition & Dietetic professionals based at 1 Governor Arthur Drive, Patterson Lakes. We run nutrition consultations and personal training to the local community and as of 2018 we now run the Life! program.
The Life! program starts with an introductory session consultation (1 hour) is a one-on-one between the client and Life! facilitator, follow by 6 education group sessions held at Patterson Lakes Community Centre.
The first step is to check your risk. If you score higher than 12, you may be eligible for the free Life! program. You can check your risk right now by using our FREE online risk test. It will only take 3 minutes.
ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE PROGRAM
- 18 years and over and have an AUSDRISK score≥ 12 and a Body Mass Index score ≥ 25
- 18 years or more and have previously been diagnosed with one or more of the following:
- heart attack or stroke.
- diabetes during pregnancy.
- kidney disease.
- high cholesterol or blood pressure or glucose levels.
- polycystic ovary syndrome.
- 45 years or more and have an Absolute Risk score of ≥10% when referred by a GP clinic.
Call 13 RISK (13 74 75) to speak to the Life! team about your eligibility.
CHRONIC DISEASE RISK FACTORS
The Life! program address the key lifestyle factors that lead to chronic disease development. Such as reducing sedentary behaviors, increasing fruit and vegetable intake, cutting down on sugary drinks, smoking, alcohol and balancing sleep and stress levels.
Contact Luke Daley Registered Nutritionist for more information on how to book your client into our 2019 programs.
Luke@daleynutrition.com.au – 0466 471 136
Free workbook for every client
Free nutrition consultation with a Nutritionist
Free exercise plan via an Exercise Physiologist
Low fruit and veg intake
Low activity levels (<30mins per day)
High alcohol & junk food intake
Smoker
High stress & lack of sleep (<5 hours)
HOW DOES THE LIFE! PROGRAM RUN?
SELF REFERRAL TO THE PROGRAM
STEP 1 – Everyone that wants to join the program needs to complete a Diabetes risk test AUSDRISK found here to be eligible for the program.
STEP 2 – Luke Daley our Life! facilitator then will organise a time with the client to do an initial consultation and goals assessment.
STEP 3 – The initial consultation is run at our private practice Daley Nutrition, 1 Governor Arthur Drive, Patterson Lakes. The group sessions are run from Patterson Lakes community centre, see below for time details.
GP REFERAL PROCESS
Patterson Lakes GP practices or Pharmacists can sign up to be a case find provider of Life! program, which enables an effective referral system Daley Nutrition, please contact your local facilitator Luke Daley for more information or contact The Life! program for more information. Life! program referrals webpage.
You will be emailed a summary of your clients progress at the end of the program.
RUN EVERY FEB / MAY / SEPTEMBER TIME
Location: Patterson Lakes, Community Centre, Room 3.
DALEY NUTRITIONS FACILITIES
NUTRITION CLINIC CONSULTS
At our clinic business address we run nutrition consults for clients looking to improve their health by better eating patterns. Our advice is evidence based practise and we cover a wide range of chronic and acute conditions.
ONLINE NUTRITION CONSULT
If you are unable to visit our clinic, then we can run Skype or Facetime consults to help our clients achieve their nutrition goals. Consults last for 1 hour and include a eating and exercise plan if needed.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Our personal training sessions are a great option if you are looking to build muscle, lose weight or generally want to improve your fitness levels. We run 30min, 45mins and 1 hour options tailored to your needs.
We look forward to working with you 🙂