Where to get help for a chronic condition

If you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition, there can be some major changes in your life.

To help you adjust to living with and managing your chronic condition, it is important to:

• access useful information
• contact support from organisations
• talk to others who have a chronic condition.

If you live in the Great Southern, Wheatbelt or South West regions of WA you may be eligible to take advantage of the Health Navigator program. This program supports clients to self-manage chronic conditions.

Organisation	Phone number
Arthritis Osteoporosis WA (external site)	9388 2199 1800 011 041
Asthma WA (external site)	9289 3600
Cancer Council WA (external site)	9212 4333
Diabetes WA (external site)	1300 136 588
Heart Foundation (external site)	1300 36 27 87 9388 3343
Kidney Health Australia (external site)	1800 543 639
Australian Lung Foundation (external site)	1800 654 301
Neurological Council WA (external site)	9346 7533 1800 645 771
Palliative Care WA (external site)	1300 551 704
Stroke Foundation (external site)	1800 787 653

Other relevant organisations include:

• ConnectGroups (external site) connects you with support groups and relevant organisations and can be contacted on 9364 6909 or 1800 195 575.
• The Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre (external site) provides information on local carer support, disability and community services and can be contacted on 1800 052 222.
• There are a number of websites you can visit that talk about depression and anxiety including Beyondblue (external site). They can be contacted on 1300 224 636.
• The Health Consumers' Council (external site) assists you to find the best health service to meet your needs, or making a complaint if you are unhappy with your treatment. They can be contacted on 1800 620 780.
• Advance Care Planning help with living wills and can be contacted through their support line on 9222 2300.
• The Office of the Public Advocate (external site) promotes and protects the rights of Western Australian adults with decision-making disabilities. They also provide information for families, friends, carers and can be contacted on 1300 858 455.

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This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions.