Program facilitators, participants and representatives from the Community Advisory Committee connected at the Seniors Lifestyle Victoria program launch.
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Bree Lambert
A new state initiative aimed at helping senior residents stay active, connected and living independently at home has launched for residents in the Southern Campaspe region.
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Seniors and Kyabram District Health Service project leaders and primary health team recently gathered for morning tea to celebrate the launch of the Seniors Lifestyle Victoria Program.
The morning tea allowed participants to meet with the project team and share their progress and experiences since the SLV program began in December, 2025.
KDHS primary health manager Ash Watson said the program was about “stepping in early” to prevent health issues from becoming more serious.
KDHS primary health services manager Ashley Watson introduced the specifics of the SLV program.
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Bree Lambert
The six-month program delivers free, early intervention support for people experiencing mild signs of frailty, including reduced mobility, falls, unplanned weight loss or frequent hospital visits.
“By identifying changes in mobility, nutrition or wellbeing early, we can work with people to help them stay healthy and independent at home,” Mr Watson said.
“A key part of the program is that participants set their own goals.”
The KDHS Seniors Lifestyle Victoria program team. Alicia Cunningham (project manager), Lexi Botterill (program co-ordinator), Britt Kneeshaw (dietitian) and Tegan Clarke (program administrator).
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Bree Lambert
Once enrolled, participants work with a care co-ordinator to develop a tailored action plan that addresses their needs, including physical health support through exercise programs and nutrition advice, medication management, navigation of health services and social activities, keeping them connected to their local community.
Christine Anderson (participant), Geoff Forryan (Community Advisory Committee), Colin Wilkinson (participant) and Lexi Botterill (Seniors Lifestyle Victoria co-ordinator).
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Bree Lambert
KDHS is one of 12 pilot sites across Victoria selected to deliver the program, which is funded through the Commonwealth Government’s Strengthening Medicare ‘Supporting Older Australians’ package.
With the initiative set to run through to 2028, KDHS encourages community members who can commit to the six-month program to get involved.
The initiative is designed for residents aged 65 and over or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Referrals can be made by health professionals, or residents can self-refer using the form available at kyhealth.org.au
For more information, contact the Primary Health Office on 5857 0247 or email slv@kyhealth.org.au
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