Community Conversations: Living well with long-term conditions

Over 48% of Canberrans live with a long-term health condition, but many of us don't access supports that can help us manage our health. With many of us living longer and hospitals under strain, it’s important to learn about what you can do to stay well and live the best life you can. At this event, you will hear from 6 allied health services and community organisations about common long-term health conditions, what support is available to you closer to home and what steps you can take to live better - at home, at work, and as you age. Everyone is welcome, whether you are looking for information for you, your family or people you support. How it will run: The audience will be seated at tables of 6-8 people with food and drinks, and each speaker will rotate around the room to provide a 5-7min presentation, and answer questions on their service, for each table. You'll hear from... Canberra Health Services' Take Control - Live Well Program The Take Control – Live Well program is a 3-week group program that gives you the skills and confidence to take control of your chronic condition. The program focuses on what matters to you and living your best life with a chronic condition. Connect with others in a safe and welcoming space while finding ways to reach your health goals and manage your condition. EQUIPD Allied Health EQUIPD is a community gym in Chifley, offering a range of services including Gym Access, Exercise Physiology, Group Fitness, and Social Opportunities. With a special focus on supporting older adults and individuals living with disability, their goal is to foster a sense of community and well-being for everyone. Asthma Australia Asthma Australia's Asthma Educators work with people with asthma, their family, friends and communities to help people with asthma and allergies to manage their health in the best way possible. Summit Strong Summit Strong is a 12-week healthy ageing and early intervention program for ACT residents aged 65+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People). They have a multidisciplinary team of professionals who support people with their mobility, nutrition and social connections. RSI and Overuse Association of the ACT The RSI & Overuse Injury Association of the ACT is a small charity that shares information on prevention and management of overuse injuries. and more... Contact us at [email protected] or call 02 6230 7800 with any questions.