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Chronic conditions are those which are long term (lasting more than 6 months) and can have a significant impact on a person's life. Chronic conditions can affect people of all ages. Many chronic conditions can be managed to minimise the severity of the symptoms and the impact on a person's life. Management of chronic conditions may be through medication and/or significant lifestyle changes (for example: dietary changes, taking up exercise programs and/or stress management techniques).
The chronic conditions listed below are not an exhaustive list, but include those conditions which are the focus of the Commonwealth Sharing Health Care Initiative (SHCI) [Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing].
The Chronic diseases and associated risk factors [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare] website links to information on the 12 preventable chronic diseases that cause a significant health and cost burden in Australia and the seven risk factors associated with them.
You can find information about other conditions, lifestyle issues and life events by clicking on the links in the navigation bar at the left or on any of the links to resources listed below.
Updated April 2008
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Preventative Health Taskforce
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Taskforce will provide evidence-based advice to governments and health providers on preventative health programs and strategies, focusing on the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco and the excessive consumption of alcohol.
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May 2008
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Discontinuation notice to dental prosthetists
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Discontinuation of Medicare Dental Items for People with Chronic Conditions and Complex Care Needs (Items 85011-87777)
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Apr 2008
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Talk with me, not to me
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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Health care professionals have an ethical responsibility to include people in the management of their own health care. Good communication is essential to this, particularly for people with chronic conditions.
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Apr 2008
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Chronic pain syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chronic pain syndrome written by medical professionals.
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Mar 2008
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Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants 2008
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report aligns information about chronic diseases with selected national health indicators. Importantly, the report highlights where indicators for chronic diseases do not exist, and where data to report against current indicators are lacking.
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Feb 2008
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Australian Primary Care Collaboratives Program (APCCP)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The aims of the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives Program are to improve clinical health outcomes, reduce lifestyle risk factors, maintain health for chronic and complex conditions and improve access to Australian general practice.
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Jan 2008
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Media release. More than $37m for community projects promoting good health
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government announced on 12 October funding of more than $37 million for 320 community organisations to run local programs promoting healthy and active lifestyles. The organisations are being funded through the Healthy Active Australia Community and School Grants Program, part of the Australian Better Health Initiative.
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Oct 2007
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Chronic childhood illness - managing the emotional impact
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sometimes children have an illness that is not 'curable' but continues on into adulthood. Coping with chronic childhood illness can be very difficult at first, not only for the child, but for the whole family.
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Sep 2007
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Sleep disorders - narcolepsy
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Better Health Channel
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A person with narcolepsy is extremely sleepy all the time and, in severe cases, falls asleep involuntarily several times every day. This is a rare condition with no cure.
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Jul 2007
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Wounds - how to care for them
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Better Health Channel
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A skin wound that fails to heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. Some of the many causes of chronic skin wounds can include trauma, burns, skin cancers or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes.
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Jun 2007
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Helping a friend with a chronic illness
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Inspire Foundation
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A chronic illness, is a medical condition that will last a long time or may even be permanent. There's lots of different illnesses that can be classed as chronic. This factsheet gives you more info about what they are and suggestions for supporting a friend with a chronic illness.
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Jun 2007
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Patient-centred health care in primary care: an overview
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National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
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This discussion paper deals with some of the practical ways in which primary care services including general practice, allied health services and community pharmacy can incorporate principles of patient-centred care.
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Jun 2007
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Media release. New grants and schools competition to tackle obesity
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government has launched a new grants program and schools competition focused on preventing obesity and chronic disease. The $12 million 'Healthy Active Australia' community and schools program will provide grants of between $10,000 and $200,000 for local projects promoting healthy living among at-risk groups.
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May 2007
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beyondblue Fact Sheet 23 - Chronic Physical Illness and Depression
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beyondblue
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beyondblue Fact Sheet 23 - Chronic Physical Illness and Depression. Information on depression and links with chronic physical illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, stroke, arthiritis, diabetes and cancer.
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May 2007
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Media release. New PBS listings to treat chronic conditions
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and metabolic problems will benefit from treatments to be subsidised through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 May 2007.
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May 2007
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Chronic diseases and associated risk factors in Australia, 2006
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents updated statistics on chronic diseases and their associated risk factors in Australia. More than 15 million Australians are directly affected by at least one chronic disease.
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Nov 2006
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Chronic Diseases Guidelines
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to guidelines for preventing and managing chronic conditions, including asthma, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
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Oct 2006
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School students and chronic illness - finding support
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Better Health Channel
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There are a variety of systems available to help schools to effectively support students with a chronic illness. Student Support Services, the Visiting Teacher Service and student welfare coordinators are just some of the professionals who can provide support and advice. Ask the principal of your childs school about how to access these services.
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Sep 2006
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