The Lung Foundation Australia Information and Support Centre provides guidance, information, support and connection to other relevant support services for people living with lung disease.
Please visit the website or contact the Lung Foundation Australia on 1800 654 301 and enquiries [at] lungfoundation.com.au for more information.
UC Health Clinics run a Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic which aims to provide Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students with the opportunity to gain hands on experience by providing personalised service including dietary assessment, dietary advice and counselling, resources, eating plans and recipes, Body Composition Analysis and group activities and classes
The Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic specialises in:
The clinic provides a student led service at a minimal cost where student dietitians are supervised by an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
Please visit the website or contact UC Health Clinics on (02) 6201 5843 and healthclinic [at] canberra.edu.au for more information.
Live Good Feel Better workshops provide information about skincare techniques to address common side-effects of cancer treatment, such as dryness and sun sensitivity; makeup tips to help correct and conceal redness, sallowness, pigmentation and dark circles as well as techniques for drawing on eyebrows; and advice on headwear including scarf styling and wig selection.
Participants also receive a complimentary Confidence Kit full of skincare and make-up products donated by the cosmetic industry and an instruction booklet to use as tools for application throughout the workshop and for continued use in their own homes.
Additional benefits include the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation and form friendships and support networks which can be invaluable during diagnosis and treatment.
The workshops run for two hours and are held regularly throughout the year at Calvary Hospital and the Canberra Region Cancer Centre at Canberra Hospital.
Please visit the website or contact Look Good Feel Better on 1800 650 960 and info [at] lgfb.org.au for more information.
The Canberra Lung Life Support Group meet monthly at the Weston Creek Labor Club. They provide a supportive and informative environment for people with a variety of lung conditions and their carers. The meetings regularly feature guest speakers on a variety of topics relevant to members, such as preparing for hospital stays and information about wills.
Please visit the website or contact the Canberra Lung Life Support Group at lung.life1 [at] hotmail.com for more information.
ACT Health provides free support for adults who would like to improve their nutrition and health. Their team of Accredited Practising Dietitians and Allied Health Care Assistants can help clients individually or as part of a group. They also offer home visits for those who are home bound.
Their individual appointments offer dietary assessments and advice or counselling for nutrition related needs that are associated with medical conditions, including:
Please visit the website or contact the Community Health Centre intake line on (02) 5124 9977 for more information.
Nutrisense offer individual appointments with dieticians that involve a nutrition assessment using appropriate assessment tools and management processes to determine the client’s health priorities. This assessment is designed to diagnose and prepare a suitable treatment plan that considers the person’s age, abilities, co-morbidities, injuries (acute or rehab), budget and communication skills.
Nutrisense offer treatment services for chronic health conditions, including:
Please visit the website or contact Nutrisense at Erindale Healthcare on (02) 6296 2266 for more information.
Nutrisense offer individual appointments with dieticians that involve a nutrition assessment using appropriate assessment tools and management processes to determine the client’s health priorities. This assessment is designed to diagnose and prepare a suitable treatment plan that considers the person’s age, abilities, co-morbidities, injuries (acute or rehab), budget and communication skills.
Nutrisense offer treatment services for chronic health conditions, including:
Please visit the website or contact Nutrisense at Weston Creek Medical Practice on (02) 6145 2458 and reception [at] westongp.com.au for more information.
Eat aware provide a range of services including complete diet and lifestyle assessment, full diet analysis, personalised dietary advice, meal planning, home visits, electronic consults, group consults, supermarket tours and nursing home visits.
They are experienced in working with a wide variety of conditions, including:
Please visit the website or contact Eat Aware at eat.aware [at] outlook.com for more information.
Uniting seniors gyms offer personalised exercise and movement programs in a safe and comfortable environment for people over the age of 60 who want to stay fit and healthy.
They offer:
There are flexible and affordable payment options available, including casual visit passes.
Please visit the website or contact Uniting on 1800 486 484 or homecare [at] uniting.org for more information.
Back in Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates offer physiotherapist services specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of physical dysfunction.
Their physiotherapy services can assist with treatment of the following conditions:
They also offer a mobile physiotherapy service.
Please visit the website or contact Back In Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates on (02) 6282 9992 for more information.