My health for life (MH4L)

Delivered in six coaching sessions, at a relaxed pace over 18 weeks, the initiative is designed to help individuals discover ways of changing their day-to-day behaviour — that they can live with. 

Our Health Coaches are qualified, allied-health professionals who can help Queenslanders 18 years and over make healthier choices and create healthier habits. 

My health for life is an evidence-based, behaviour change initiative, based on the HAPA model (Health Action Process Approach). It is a practical extension of the advice given by health professionals to their patients and clients that allows participants to better understand their health risks and supports them to achieve their health-related goals. 

It’s already working!

Over 28,000 eligible Queenslanders have enrolled in the health initiative with some remarkable health outcomes being achieved. 70 per cent have reduced their alcohol intake to healthy levels; 35 per cent have reduced their consumption of sugary drinks; 45 per cent are now exercising at healthy levels; and 45 per cent reduced their number of unhealthy mental and physical days.* 

Participants experience with My health for life has also been very positive with 88 per cent feeling the initiative has had a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, and 98 per cent being motivated to improve their health more into the future.** 

Although GP referral is recommended, referrals can also be made by a practice nurse, allied health professional or the patient themselves. 

*My health for life Program, July 2016 – July 2023, Program Outcome Summary. 
**My health for life Consumer Experience Report, Enhance Research, January 2023. 

My health for life group sessions

GPs and health professionals can refer patients to group sessions that participants can choose to complete via face-to-face, video conferencing or telephone coaching.

The program works in partnership with general practice and is a practical extension of the advice given by GPs and nurses to their patients. 

For more information, call 13 74 75 or visit myhealthforlife.com.au/health-professionals.