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Diabetes camp

Reach:
NSW
Focus area:
Indigenous
Status:
Completed
Evaluated:
No
Time frame:
2 - 4 May 2008

Overview

The Diabetes camp, organised by the Coomealla Health Aboriginal Service in Dareton, NSW provided a way to teach clients some vital, practical skills to manage diabetes.

The camp took place over a weekend in May 2008 and was attended by six clients of the medical service. The program included:

exercise sessions with a personal trainer;
workshops on diabetes management and prevention of complications; and
preparation of fresh and healthy meals (no catering provided).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contacts

Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation
51 Stuart Place
Dareton NSW 2717
Ph:(03) 5027 4824
Fax:(03) 5027 4429
Email:lgray@chac.org.au

Related publications

Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (2009)

10 out of 10 deadly health stories - nutrition and physical activity.

Surry Hills, NSW: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

The 10 out of 10 deadly health stories - nutrition and physical activity booklet presents 10 successful nutrition and physical activity programs from NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). Programs ranged from cooking classes (Cooking classes for diabetes program) and teaching of life skills (Healthy lifestyle and weight management program), to community based activities (Fruit and vegetable program and market garden and Building healthy communities project). Despite the diversity in health topics they all shared several features, namely all were developed and tailored to meet needs identified by the Aboriginal communities in which the ACCHSs are located, and all have taken a 'holistic' approach.

The booklet was developed, produced and distributed by the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AHMRC) of NSW and funding was provided by the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.