Weight management

We’re here to support your healthy lifestyle goals.

We all know that aiming for a healthy body weight by eating well and exercising regularly promotes health and wellbeing, but this can be hard to achieve without the right advice and support. A variety of options are available to assist, and we can help find the best one for you.

The first step begins with a quick phone call with one of our experienced health professionals. They’ll ask you a few questions to understand where you’re at, and if any of the programs are likely to be beneficial (and safe) for you. They'll also confirm your eligibility.

Relevant programs

• Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Plan
• Healthy Weight for Life Osteoarthritis Program
• Dietitian Support Program

Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Plan

This program is delivered by Healthcare Services in tandem with specialist weight loss partner, Digital Wellness. 

The Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Plan may be right for you if:

• Your BMI is 30kg/m² or higher; or
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 28kg/m² or higher and you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or pre-diabetes, or joint pain; and
• You’re a Teachers Health member with Hospital cover (excluding Starterpak), paid up to date, with 12 month waiting periods served.

How it works

The aim of the program is to deliver sustainable weight loss to reduce risk of ill health relating to heart disease, diabetes and osteoarthritis. Digital Wellness carries out a comprehensive assessment to help individuals identify their goals and set up their personalised plan.

Support services include:

• Up to 15 one-to-one Total Wellbeing Health Coaching sessions with a dietitian over the phone, delivered regularly throughout the 24-week program.
• A high protein, low GI eating plan from the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet online program.
• Weekly menu plans including recipes.
• Optional exercise plans that can be completed in the comfort of your home.
• Online educational materials plus food and weight diaries to track progress.
• Positive psychology tools to help boost mood.

Healthy Weight for Life Osteoarthritis Program

This program is delivered by Healthcare Services in tandem with specialist weight loss partner Prima Health Solutions. 

The Healthy Weight for Life program may be right for you if:

• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 28kg/m² or higher; and
• You have pain or other symptoms due to knee or hip osteoarthritis or an existing knee or hip joint replacement; and
• You’re a Teachers Health member with Hospital cover (excluding Mid Classic and Starterpak), paid up to date, with 12 month waiting periods served.

How it works

The 18-week program aims to improve quality of life by reducing joint pain and stiffness and improving mobility.

Support services include:

• A structured eating plan to promote weight loss using a combination of meal replacements (soups and shakes), as well as healthy food and portion sizes.
• Targeted strength, balance, and mobility exercises.
• Monitoring and support.
• Online tracking tools and educational resources.
• Pain management techniques and strategies.

Dietitian Support Program

This program is delivered over the phone by Healthcare Services Accredited Practising Dietitians.

The Dietitian Support Program may be right for you if:

• You’d like a personalised approach to healthy eating to achieve or maintain a healthy weight or to prevent weight gain; and
• Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 28kg/m² or higher, or you have other health risk factors such as high cholesterol or blood pressure, or low activity levels; or
• You have a chronic condition such as diabetes, depression, anxiety, heart disease, or arthritis; and
• You’re a Teachers Health member with Hospital cover (excluding Starterpak), paid up to date, with 12 month waiting periods served.

How it works

The program starts with an initial assessment with a Healthcare Services Accredited Practising Dietitian, focusing on all health and lifestyle factors that may affect body weight. Our dietitians help participants develop a personalised action plan based on their health and weight loss goals to enable the desired changes. This is followed by regular health coaching to provide encouragement and support to overcome barriers, and education to help individuals succeed and sustain changes long term.

To learn more about these programs, or start the process, get in touch via our online contact form or email info@teachershealthcare.com.au.

*To be eligible for a program you must be a member of Teachers Health and have Hospital cover with all relevant waiting periods served. Hospital cover requirements and waiting periods vary for different programs. Additional eligibility criteria may apply.

These programs are brought to members through Teachers Healthcare Services ('Healthcare Services'), an initiative of Teachers Health, to support members' health and wellbeing through quality, evidence-based health management. Eligible members are connected with a dedicated Healthcare Services care coordinator who supports them along the way.