Improving and Integrating Urban Indigenous Health Services

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Work it Out

Work It Out is a chronic condition self-management program tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 18 years and over, to support stronger, longer, and healthier lives.

The program runs twice a week for six months, and it’s not only a safe and supported setting for exercise, but an opportunity to stay socially and culturally connected.

When you graduate from the program, you will have the skills and knowledge to  manage your health better.  You will be provided with an exercise program that suits your abilities, goals and movements you enjoy, and information on support services in your local community.

By participating in the program, you will receive support and develop skills to be able to:

  • feel calm and strong in your mind
  • manage your weight by learning about healthy food choices
  • build stronger bones and improve your balance
  • get stronger and move your body more easily
  • feel safer and more confident to move and get around
  • breathe easier
  • strengthen your heart and manage your blood pressure
  • improve or manage your blood sugars
  • improve the management of any aches and pains in your body.

The program offers a supportive and friendly group environment to yarn about your health, learn about living well, and move with an exercise program especially tailored for you. The group is a welcoming space to share your journey and to feel safe, supported and connected. The team will work with you to develop your skills to support everyday activities that are important to you

Work It Out is delivered by experienced health professionals including:

  • accredited exercise physiologists
  • physiotherapists
  • podiatrists
  • occupational therapists
  • social health (psychologists and social workers)
  • credentialled diabetes educators
  • accredited practicing dietitians
  • pharmacists.

Work It Out is delivered at the following locations:

  • Broadbeach Waters
  • Bray Park
  • Cleveland
  • Deception Bay
  • Dunwich
  • Goodna
  • Logan
  • Lota
  • Morayfield
  • Zillmere

For Mob connected to an Aboriginal Medical Service in Southeast Queensland, your local clinic GP can refer you.