Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Community Groups

Join our award winning lifestyle medicine community groups

Hunter Primary Care invites residents from Singleton, Cessnock, the Upper Hunter and surrounding regions to join our award winning* lifestyle medicine community groups. This service is fully funded by the Primary Health Network for people living with chronic health conditions, including diabetes and mental health, and involves online group support and in person group sessions.

You will be provided with consultations and self-management support by our multidisciplinary team to support you to learn new skills to better manage your health and chronic conditions. This includes:

Support and guidance for increasing activity levels with our exercise physiologist

Planning outdoor activities and learning benefits of nature as therapy with our occupational therapist

Information about stress and sleep, mindfulness and motivation with our social worker

Practical cooking classes and skills building with our dietitian

Tips to support you get the most out of GP appointments with our registered nurse

Practical support to keep blood glucose levels in range with our diabetes educator

Connecting with people who share similar experiences and concerns about health and wellbeing

One-on-one support and follow up to reach your goals

We aim to build your confidence and strengthen community connections. This program is available to you in your own home by using MS Teams on a smart phone or computer. Our social outreach worker will assist you to connect with the group.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from our clients...

“These groups are awesome, I feel so encouraged because someone will say exactly what I’m feeling, I am not alone, and it’s been amazing.”

How to refer

Referrals to our Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Community Groups are available by self-referral by clicking here to complete a referral form, or a professional referral by your GP or health care provider.

For more information, please contact our intake team on (02) 4925 2259 or email concierge@hunterprimarycare.com.au.

* Hunter Primary Care's Care Coordination and Supplementary Services program Lifestyle Medicine Groups won the 'Supporting Patients through Technology' Award at the 2022 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards.