SHAPE (Sessions for Health & Physical Exercise)

What is SHAPE?

Session for Health and Physical Exercise (SHAPE) is an 8-session health and fitness program for people living western Sydney who are at risk of developing a chronic disease such as Type 2 diabetes or heart disease. SHAPE aims to:

• Educate patients on diet and nutrition;
• Encourage a more active lifestyle; and
• Prevent the rise of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

SHAPE is also an accredited Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP).

What's included in SHAPE?

Delivered over 8 sessions, SHAPE offers each patient access to:

• An initial assessment with an Allied Health Professional to assess current fitness and plan an appropriate exercise plan;
• 8 Healthy lifestyle group sessions combining diet and nutritional education with group exercise activities;
• A final assessment with an Allied Health Professional to measure progress throughout the program; and
• A post-program plan to ensure ongoing progress and self-management.

Who should participate in SHAPE?

SHAPE is available to western Sydney residents who either live or see a GP or GP Registrar in the WentWest Divisional area.

To be eligible, a patient will need to fall into one of the following categories:

• 40-49 years at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes;
• 15-54 years Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes;
• Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes; or
• Any age with a BMI of 27 or over and at risk of developing a chronic disease.

How to refer a patient into SHAPE

To refer a patient into SHAPE click here. Fax the completed referral to WentWest's confidential fax line: (02) 8208 9941.

More details

To find out more about SHAPE:

• To download the GP and Practice Nurse brochure click here;
• Email: shape@wentwest.com.au; or
• Phone Diana Daoud on (02) 8811 7114.

Moving on: A self-management program for people with a chronic illness

Wentwest Limited is currently involved in the evaluation of a brand new generic chronic disease self-management programme, Moving On. We are incredibly excited about the Moving On program, with its innovative links back to Primary Health Care, and the opportunity to assist in ensuring the success of this evaluation. To learn more about the program and the research study click here.

Term 4 Programs - commencing the week of Monday, 17th October

Auburn
Date:	Tuesday, 10.00 - 11.30am
Venue:	Auburn Community Health Centre*
Date:	Wednesday, 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue:	Auburn Community Health Centre*
Blacktown
Date:	Friday, 10.00 - 11.30am
Venue:	WentWest Offices
Date:	Tuesday, 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue:	WentWest Offices
Merrylands
Date:	Monday, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Venue:	Merrylands Community Centre
Date:	Thursday, 6.00 - 7.30pm,
Venue:	Merrylands Community Centre
Mt Druitt
Date:	Wednesday, 10.00 - 11.30am
Venue:	Mt Druitt Community Hall
Date:	Tuesday, 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue:	TBC*
Toongabbie
Date:	Thursday, 10.00 - 11.30am
Venue:	Toongabbie Community Centre
Date:	Monday, 6.00 - 7.30pm
Venue:	Toongabbie Community Centre

*Venues may change pending availability. Upon enrolment
you will receive a letter confirming all program details.

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