Rural Primary Health

What Rural Primary Health does

Corumbene’s Rural Primary Health Program aims to link you with services to assist and manage your long-term health conditions so you can live your best, with the support of our Nurse and Allied Health team.

If you have one of the following conditions:

Diabetes
Heart condition (eg. Stroke; Heart Disease, high blood pressure)
Lung condition (eg. Asthma; COPD)
Arthritis, long term muscle or bone conditions (osteoporosis, chronic pain)

We will help you:

better understand and manage your health
set realistic goals to improve your wellbeing
access the services you to need to support you at home

Learn more about how we can support you

If you would like to know more, use our Rural Primary Health (RPH) enquiry form to have one of our friendly staff contact you.

Our range of services

Primary Health Tasmania has commissioned Corumbene to deliver services that improve the health outcomes of people with chronic conditions in the following local government areas:

Derwent Valley – Central Highlands – Southern Midlands

Corumbene’s Rural Primary Health Program wants to empower you to maintain your independence and wellbeing.

How do we achieve this?

Care Coordination with a Registered Nurse
Vitals checks – blood pressure, weight, heart rate and fitness assessment with progress tracking
Health education to better understand and manage your health
Setting realistic goals to improve your wellbeing
A range of exercise classes and at-home exercises for pain, strength, balance and improving mobility
Assistance with referrals and connecting you with services you need to achieve your health and lifestyle goals
Monthly physiotherapy and nurse clinics in rural areas for easier accessibility

A team approach

We will work with your GP practice and other local health services to ensure you receive the best care possible. We will work alongside Diabetes Tasmania to improve the health of people with diabetes.

Are there any age restrictions?

There is no age restriction to be part of this program.

How much will it cost?

There is no cost to register for the program. No one is excluded from the program because of their financial status. A gold coin donation may be requested at group programs.

How to use the program

If you would like to use our Rural Primary Health Program, please use the form below or you can contact us using any of the details on our Contact Us page.