Health and wellbeing

The aged care system can be hard to understand and stressful to navigate. That’s where the care finder program comes in. Our care finders help vulnerable older people get the aged care services they need, with one-on-one support.

Regular foot care is an important part of staying well when you are living with diabetes. Diabetes can damage nerves in your feet, cause poor circulation, and increase the risk of serious complications, which is why preventative care is so important.

Being diagnosed with diabetes can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of new information to take in. You may need to learn how blood sugar levels work, how food and activity affect your body, and how to manage medicines.

Flying Start Mudgee is a free program that brings a paediatrician and allied health team to Mudgee to provide early intervention supports to help kids reach their full potential – giving kids a flying start.

Our Flying Start Paediatric Service provides free access to paediatricians for children living in rural and remote communities – providing equity in access to vital supports for families, closer to home.

Knowing how or where to access the right health service for your needs can be overwhelming. Our Health Care Navigator program has been designed to support people with chronic health conditions to navigate their way through the health system.

The Homelessness Health Support Team Program supports people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness including sleeping rough, couch surfing and living in overcrowded dwellings to access the healthcare they need.

When you have a chronic disease, navigating the health systems and the services you need can be overwhelming.

Food and drink are important for your health. Sometimes, you may need extra help to understand what you eat and how it affects your body. This is especially important if you have a long term health condition.

Everyday tasks such as getting dressed or going to the shops can be difficult for some people. This is where an occupational therapist (OT) can help!

The Rural Health Outreach Funds program supports specialists and allied health professionals to deliver outreach health services to people living in regional, rural or remote communities.

Living with mental health concerns can impact many parts of your life – including your physical health. That’s where the Psychosocial Physical Health Pilot Program can help.

Being able to communicate effectively is a basic human need. When you have problems with your communication, it can affect all aspects of your life – which is why seeing a speech pathologist can be important for your wellbeing.

It’s not uncommon for vulnerable people with chronic health conditions to fall through the gaps in healthcare. The Wellness and Resilience Achieved Through Allied Health (WARATAH) program is designed to help provide access to allied health services such as diabetes education, dietetics, podiatry, and physiotherapy in some communities. The program is free, your GP will support with the referral.

Do you need support with your child’s development? You may be eligible for free speech pathology and occupational therapy services through the WARATAH for Kids program.

Marathon Health has partnered with Westfund Health Insurance to provide the Westfund Care Coordination Pilot Program – designed to assist you to manage your healthcare needs and live well in your community.

Sometimes, children with a language impairment struggle to make and keep friends, regulate their behaviour, and negotiate new experiences. They face poorer educational, employment and mental health outcomes and are more likely to engage in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.