What is the
Life! Program?
The Life! Program is a FREE healthy lifestyle program that helps you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
This program gives you the motivation and support needed to make and maintain positive changes and to adopt healthy behaviours and a more active lifestyle.
Funded by the Victorian Government and managed by Diabetes Victoria and AB Health & Fitness, the Life! Program involves an introductory session and five group sessions run across a six-month period.
There is also a follow up session at 12 months. These sessions are delivered by allied health professionals.
How To Get Involved
You may be eligible for the Life! Program if you are:
• 18 years and over and have an AUSDRISK score of 12 or above and a Body Mass Index score of 25 or above.
• 18 years or more and have previously been diagnosed with one or more of the following:
◦ Heart attack or stroke
◦ Diabetes during pregnancy
◦ Kidney disease
◦ High cholesterol
◦ High blood pressure
◦ High blood glucose levels
◦ Polycystic ovary syndrome
• 45 years or older, 35 years of age or above and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and have an Absolute Risk score of 10% or above when referred by a GP clinic.
To be eligible for the Life! Program you MUST NOT HAVE Diabetes, clinically active cancer and you must not be pregnant.
Enjoy Your Life!
The Life! Program offers a customised plans to help you create a healthier lifestyle. What’s stopping you from living the life you’ve always wanted?
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Information for Organisations
The Life! Program has a variety of offerings available. Regardless of your organisation’s size, industry or location, our team can tailor a package to suit your workplace.
AB Health & Fitness offers FREE information sessions for organisations and community groups, along with the opportunity to deliver a Life! course.
To book a FREE type 2 diabetes prevention session for your organisation or group, please email
info@ab-life.com.au or call (03) 8364 8984.
*NB* Please note these information sessions focus on prevention and do not cover management of diabetes.
Check Your Eligibility
You can do this now by using our online test. This simple test is quick and can be completed in under 3 minutes.
