Heart Health Program
Contents
Overview of the Heart Health Program
Heart Health Group Program
Outreach Heart Health Program
Eligibility
Costs
Heart Health Brochure (PDF 1.2MB) & Group Program EoI Form (D9113)
Overview of the Heart Health Program
The Heart Health Program aims to help you increase your physical health and wellbeing through practical exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management support. It is a 52 week program and includes two physical activity sessions per week that are tailored to meet your needs and 15 health educational seminars.
The program covers a range of topics including setting healthy goals, eating well, lowering alcohol consumption, communication and stress management, quitting smoking, taking care of your body, solving problems and maintaining a healthy heart.
The program is offered in two formats – the Heart Health Group Program and the Outreach Heart Health Program.
Heart Health Group Program
This program is delivered in groups of approximately 10-15. The group meets at a designated gym for weekly activity sessions and educational seminars. Experienced exercise and health professionals provide the participants with a structured and supervised fitness training schedule.
Outreach Heart Health Program
Veterans and peacekeepers living in rural, remote and outer metropolitan areas can access the Heart Health Program via the correspondence version of the program. It has similar support to the regular program.
The Outreach Heart Health Program is delivered via correspondence over a 12-month period with participants having their own tailored physical activity program and health education modules.
Participants are supported by their GP, a Program Coordinator and a Health Consultant, who guide participants through the program. Participants have a dedicated online forum, giving veterans the change to chat, socialise, swap ideas and learn from each other.
The Outreach Heart Health Program provides the veteran community with better and more flexible access to information and education to give them the tools they need to improve their physical health and ultimately, to enjoy a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Eligibility
The Heart Health Program is open to all veterans and peacekeepers who have not previously participated in a Heart Health program. All participants are required to get a medical clearance from their General Practitioner before beginning.
Costs
This is a free program for all participants. Transport entitlements are not payable.
For further information contact your local VVCS on 1800 011 046*
*Free local calls. Calls from mobile and pay phones may incur charges.