The Get the Most Out of Life program is a practical way to learn how to overcome daily challenges and maintain an active and fulfilling life while living with ongoing health conditions.

Get the Most Out of Life is facilitated by two trained leaders.
Leaders are volunteers or health workers, who are often living with chronic conditions themselves.

The program runs for 2½ hours each week for six weeks with a group of about 10 – 15 people.

Topics covered include:
• Managing your symptoms
• Healthy eating and physical activity
• Communicating effectively with your doctor and health care team
• Managing difficult emotions
• Making daily tasks easier
• Setting reachable goals
• Problem solving and decision making.

You will learn new skills from the program and from each other that will help you feel more in control of your condition.
Attend a Get the Most Out of Life program and you will build these skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere with other people who are also managing the effects of ongoing health conditions on their lives.

Who this service is for

The program is for anyone with an ongoing (chronic) condition, as well as people caring for them (partners, family members, friends).
Examples of chronic conditions include (but are not limited to):
• heart disease,
• arthritis,
• diabetes,
• asthma,
• bronchitis,
• emphysema
• multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions.

Cost

A small donation for refreshments is the only cost to attend.

Opening Hours

Programs run at various times during the year.

Accessibility Support

We choose venues with accessible parking and toilets. Please contact us about the next upcoming program nearest to you with any accessibility support you need.

How this service is delivered

• Face-to-face

  Get the Most Out of Life is held in venues across NW and Southern Tasmania.
  You may also be able to access a program online.

• Call or visit us online

  Get the Most out of Life program | Tasmanian Department of Health

  Call 03 6477 7347 in the NW

  Call 03 6166 1400 in the South