If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, then you are eligible to be referred by your GP to the Active with Diabetes group exercise class. We are excited to offer eligible patients bulk billing to support their diabetes management.
One of the most crucial things you can do to enhance your health and assist in managing your diabetes is regular physical activity. Strong evidence supports the value of exercise in diabetes control and should be a huge part of your diabetes management strategy.
To access government-funded exercise classes for diabetes, individuals must have a referral from a doctor or other eligible healthcare provider. The classes are typically delivered by qualified exercise professionals, such as Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants or Physiotherapists.
Benefits of Active with Diabetes classes include:
- Exercise Physiologist led class to ensure exercises are done correctly and safely
- Fun, supportive group environment
- Program is heavily subsidised by medicare
- Keep a healthy weight
- Makes your insulin work more efficiently
- Reduce blood pressure
- Lower your risk of heart disease
- Lower your stress levels
What’s involved?
Initial Assessment to determine the following:
- Current health and physical status
- Exercise history, exercise preferences and goals
- Overview of benefits of exercise in the treatment and quality of life improvements
- Collaborating to determine goals relating to health, excercise and well-being with a plan to achive these goals.
- Education and instruction on how to execute the exercise plan - technique, frequency and intensity of the program
- Suitability for group sessions
- Where required, reports back to GP or specialists can be provided
How to book Active With Diabetes?
GP Referral
You must be eligible and be referred by your doctor to receive a Medicare subsidy for group exercise. Please ask your doctor to complete this referral form.
Private Clients
Private paying clients can book without a doctors referral, please contact us to book your initial assessment. You may be eligible to claim these services from your private health fund if not eligible through Medicare.