This Department of Health and Ageing web site contains information that was available before the swearing-in of the new government, following the 24 November federal election. A new site, which reflects the new government’s policies, programs and priorities for the health and ageing portfolio, can be found at http://www.health.gov.au.

An updated version of this page may be available if the content is still current.

Sharing Health Care Initiative

Information on chronic condition self-management - managing ongoing conditions in partnership with your health care provider.

In this section:

For Consumers

Education and Prevention

For Health Professionals

Education and Prevention


Treatment and Techniques

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