Wellness my Way extended to support healthier regional communities
- Wellness my Way – a free health program for residents of Queensland’s south west – will be extended through to 30 June 2026.
- Wellness my Way is delivered in partnership by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Queensland Health’s Health Contact Centre, South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS), and The Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation at the University of Queensland.
- Participants have set
A free health program for residents of Queensland’s South West will be extended through to 30 June 2026. Community feedback received since the pilot program launched in August 2024 has been positive, with the program’s ease of use and personal support from their health coach welcomed.
Designed to stop health problems before they start, the program streamlines access to a range of free or low-cost prevention programs, designed to make it as easy as possible for the community to improve their health. Wellness my Way starts with a free online or phone health check that looks at risk factors like diet, activity, alcohol, smoking, and mental health. Participants then get a follow-up call from a health coach to create a personalised plan and connect with local support services.
The program is open to residents of South West Queensland, including Charleville, Roma, Cunnamulla, and St George. Many participants have highlighted the key benefits of having a clear plan to follow and setting realistic, achievable goals to work towards.
- 1 in 4 Queenslanders live with a chronic condition—many of which are preventable through healthy lifestyle changes.
- South West Queensland experiences a higher rate of preventable chronic conditions, making prevention-focused services even more vital.
- In South West Queensland, like many regional communities, preventable chronic conditions are more common.
‘We’re really pleased to share that Wellness my Way is being extended—and that’s great news for communities across South West Queensland,’ Dr Robyn Littlewood said.
‘The response to the program so far has been incredibly positive. We’ve seen how much of a difference it can make when people have easy access to free or low-cost prevention support that’s tailored to them.
‘This extension means more people can take those first, simple steps toward better health—with guidance from a health coach and a plan that suits their lifestyle.’
‘We know the burden of chronic disease is especially high in regional communities, and this program is one way we’re helping to turn that around.’
‘Investing in prevention now means fewer hospital visits, which takes the pressure off our world-class public health system, supports stronger communities, and provides better outcomes for everyone.’
To complete the free online health check, visit www.hw.qld.gov.au/wellnessmyway or search “wellness my way”.
People can also take the health check on the phone by calling 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) and asking for the Way to Wellness service (Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm).
Media contact: Catherine Gale-Stanton, Senior Media Advisor, Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Contact details:
media@hw.qld.gov.au | 0439 599 210
