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Allied and preventative health

Our health team is made up of experienced health clinicians and practitioners from a diverse range of professional backgrounds including nutrition, dietetics, physical activity, rehabilitation, smoking cessation and Aboriginal health.

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How to refer to our programs

Our community-based health promotion programs are available across the Southern NSW region. Following is a list of programs that are running in the regions of Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Goulburn/Mulwaree, Yass Valley, Queanbeyan/Palerang, Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley >

All of our programs are free and a doctor’s referral is not required.

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Health Promotion for everyone

Pedometer Loan Scheme
Pedometers are on loan at libraries across the whole region free of charge with tips to help you walk your way to better health. More > 

Bega Valley only

Food Cents
FoodCents is a free 2-3 hour nutrition workshop incorporating a supermarket tour which teaches a smarter way to spend money on food. More >
 

Walking groups
Heart Foundation Walking is Australia's largest free walking network. More >

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Health promotion for older people

Life "falls prevention" program
The Lifestyle Integrated Functional Exercise program (LiFE) is a 7 week program designed to improve strength, balance and reduce the risk of falling. More >

Malnutrition screening program
Grand Pacific Health is currently rolling out a program to raise awareness of malnutrition, encourage early detection and intervention in the community and local general practices. More >

 

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Health promotion for young people

Grand Pacific Health has a dedicated youth health team who support the region's young people in accessing GPs and health care services. More >

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Health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Butt Out Boondah
Butt out boondah (BOB) is a quit smoking support service in Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Yass and Cooma.  This is a free service.  More >

Koori Bootcamps
A variety of weekly land and water based groups are on offer with the aim of increasing exercise levels safely, and assisting with healthy choices and weight loss.More >

Malnutrition screening program
Grand Pacific Health is currently rolling out a program to raise awareness of malnutrition, encourage early detection and intervention in the community and local general practices. More >