Self-Management Programmes & Directory NZ
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Featured Programme:Stanford LIFE Programme |
Self management includes what you and your healthcare team can do to help you manage more successfully at home. Self-management programmes are a diverse range of courses, groups, workbooks or programmes that help you learn specific skills and knowledge to achieve this.
In this section we are starting to develop a directory of self management programmes within New Zealand. Recommend a course? contact us
Getting started: Click on one of the areas in the list below or scroll down to view all.
- Any health condition
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Languages - Maori, Samoan, Hindi
- Lung or respiratory problems - pulmonary rehabilitation
- Men's group
- Pain
- Parkinson's Disease
Any Health Condition - also available in Maori, Samoan, Hindi
| Stanford Self Management Programme | Also known as - Living a Healthier Life, My Health, Our LIFE, LIFE Programme or Stanford Model |
| Brief Description | This is a very popular 6 week course covering range of self management topics for people with any long term condition. Attending this course has made a BIG difference for many people and is highly recommended.
Visit Stanford Self Management Programme section of website - wide range of information, course outline etc.
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| Organisation | Primary Care Organisations and NGOs including ProCare Health, HealthWest, Arthritis NZ |
| Who is this for? | Adults over 18 years with any long-term condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, depression, asthma, and many more
Family or carers are also welcome and find the course very helpful. |
| Languages | English, Maori, Samoan and Hindi focused groups available in Auckland |
| Areas | Auckland wide
Counties Manukau
West Coast - links to course information & contact details NZ wide - Arthritis NZ provide this course in a number of areas |
Diabetes
| Course Name: | Diabetes Self Management Education |
| Brief Description: | Range of courses covering basics about diabetes |
| Organisations | Multiple including local Primary Health Organisations, District Health Boards, and community organisations such as Diabetes NZ and Diabetes Auckland |
| Who is this for? | People with Type 2 diabetes and their families |
| Languages | English, Maori, Samoan and Hindi focused groups available in Auckland |
| Specific Diabetes Courses | Starting Well with Type 1 Diabetes - Auckland region - contact local Diabetes Centre or Diabetes Auckland for times & any costs
Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes - current providers include:
Other regions in New Zealand - check with your GP or let us know |
Heart Disease
| Course Name: | Heart Disease - Cardiac Rehabilitation |
| Brief Description | Anyone who has had a heart attack or has angina will really benefit from attending education sessions about how to keep yourself well.
The courses include Information, support and education to help you make a full recovery after a heart event (heart attack, angina etc) What is cardiac rehabilitation?
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| Organisation: | Local District Health Boards and Heart Foundation |
| Who is this for? | Adults and family with heart problems |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Programmes |
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| For further information: | throughout New Zealand
Visit Heart Foundation - What is cardiac rehabilitation and location information |
Lung or Respiratory Problems
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| Brief Description | a range of programmes and support groups exist for asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and long-term lung or respiratory problems.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an evidence-based programme that helps people with chronic lung disease such as COPD. |
| Organisation | Multiple |
| Target group | people with long-standing or significant lung or breathing problems (such as asthma, bronchietasis, COPD etc. |
| Contact Details | Local District Health Board |
| Location / Dates | as above |
Men's Groups
| Course Name: | Various |
| Brief Description | A range of groups occur around the country
The ones we know about are: Maori Men's Groups - South Auckland |
| Organisation | Counties Manukau District Health Board |
| Target group | Men and their partners |
| Contact Details | Ph 09-262 9500 and ask for Maori Self Management Facilitator |
| Location / Dates | Papakura, Mangere, |
Pain - Chronic Pain
| Course Name: | Pain Programmes |
| Brief Description | A range of pain clinics, courses and support are available in most areas for anyone living with chronic pain. Chronic pain is a very common problem, yet often people feel isolated and discouraged by lack of information, support or poorly controlled pain. Talk with your family doctor, look for local groups that can help, read the Pain Toolkit booklet and take action!
A popular pain programme is now available in the Auckland region. This is based on the Stanford Programme and specifically for people with chronic pain. (Weekly sessions of 2.5 hours for 6 weeks) |
| Organisation | ProCare Health |
| Target group | Adults with on-going pain |
| Contact Details | email: life @ procare.co.nz (remove the spaces and email will work) for further course information |
| Location / Dates | Auckland wide |
Parkinson's Disease
| Course Name: | Living Well with Parkinson's Disease |
| Brief Description | A 6 week education series aiming to improve self management skills for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Developed by local physiotherapists and the university, this is a new programme which is run twice yearly (at this stage). Each session is 2 hours long and over the 6 weeks will cover the knowledge and skills needed to manage life with Parkinson’s disease. The cost is $25 for the 6 weeks but you are required to join the society ($33 per year) to attend. In two hours a week for six consecutive weeks, this course will cover everything you and your spouse/family need to know about managing life with Parkinson's. Topics include: effects of Parkinson's Disease; what this diagnosis means for you, your family and your future; how to get the most out of your doctor and the health system; exercise and nutrition; speech and communication; dealing with fatigue and stress; understanding and managing medications how to manage employment and/or retirement plans.
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| Organisation | Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Society of Canterbury Inc. |
| Who is this for? | Anyone with Parkinsons and your spouse or support person. |
| Contact Details | For further information you can contact the team on (03) 3662857 or see their website www.ms-pd.org.nz |
| Location / Dates | Canterbury |
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My Health, Our LIFE (Counties Manukau course based on the Stanford Model) |
Living a Healthy Life (Arthritis NZ's course based on the Stanford Model) |
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