Queensland Country Care Navigation VERSION 2

Welcome to our Health & Wellness Centre!

Here you will find a selection of various topic resources - including videos, information sheets, and links to organisations that can provide you with help and support.

We hope this will supply you with support, helpful information, and inspiration when dealing with medical conditions.

This is part of our initiative to help you live a better life through better health.

Queensland Country Care Navigation

To assist with your rehabilitation or living with a chronic illness, we established Queensland Country Care Navigation.

Care Navigation is a service provided by Registered Nurses for our Members with Better Hospital (Silver+) cover, Top Hospital (Gold) cover (Closed), or Comprehensive Hospital (Gold) cover (Closed).

The service is aimed at supporting Members who require assistance immediately following a period of time in hospital, or for those living with one or more chronic diseases.

If you qualify for the service, a Care Navigation Care Coordinator will work with you to design a tailored health management plan based on your goals and your support needs at no additional cost to you.

We can work in partnership with your existing health professionals to provide you with on-going care.

If you would like to contact the Queensland Country Care Navigation team call 1300 848 034 or simply complete the contact form and they will be in contact.

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COUNTRY CARE NAVIGATION

Queensland Country Health Fund

Please remember that the information provided is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment or medical advice by your health care professional. If you have any concerns about your health, visit your health professional or, in an emergency, call 000 (Australian residents).

Stories

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Prostate Cancer - Localised: Diagnosis

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants discuss the events that led to them being tested for prostate cancer, whether that was regular PSA testing or in response to a GP recommendation.

Tags: Localised Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer - Localised: Diagnosis
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Making an informed choice
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Treatment
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Side effects
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Emotional impact
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Relationships and support
Prostate Cancer - Localised: Life after prostate cancer

Helpful Tips

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Taking Medication

Many people put their health and their lives at risk by not taking their medication correctly.
This animation explains the importance of taking medication as prescribed, and offers a range of suggestions for patients on how to remember to take their medication so that it becomes part of a daily routine.

Taking Medication
10 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Doctor's Appointments
Preparing To Go To Hospital

Info Sheets

After a diagnosis of prostate cancer

This fact sheet provides a general description of what happens following prostate cancer diagnosis, detailing the treatment options that are available.

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Emotional Impact of cancer and its treatment

This fact sheets provides helpful advice about how to cope with your feelings when dealing with cancer and cancer treatment.

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Exercise for people living with cancer

This 56 page booklet has been prepared to help understand the importance of exercise, and to provide information about the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment. It includes tips on exercise preparation, plus examples of exercise techniques that can be done at home.

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Follow-up of survivors of prostate cancer

This fact sheet is for people who have completed treatment for prostate cancer. It explains why follow-up appointments are important and possible effects from treatment.

Localised prostate cancer - Side effects

All commonly used prostate cancer treatments come with some side effects. Side effects and their severity vary from person to person. The important thing is for you to first find out as much as you can about available treatments and their side effects before you start, so that you can be better prepared.

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External Resources

Andrology Australia

Andrology Australia delivers a program of activities that enhances the reproductive health of males through community and professional education programs and building the evidence-base and research capacity in male reproductive health.

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Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre website

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre website is a portal for information for cancer survivors. The ACSC work with health professionals, survivors, community organisations and policy makers to improve outcomes and connect survivors and those close to them with information and support.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia.

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