Establishment and First Meeting of the Lifestyle Medicine Advisory Council (LMAC) The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) has taken a significant step in its commitment to advance Lifestyle Medicine across Australia and New Zealand with the formation of the Lifestyle Medicine Advisory Council (LMAC). This newly established council, chaired by Dr Sam Manger, is […]
Elective Surgery and Lifestyle Medicine Prehabilitation 12 November 2024 | 7:30pm AEDT Discover the role of Lifestyle Medicine in optimising biopyschosocial “health” before and after elective surgery. Optimising biopsychosocial “health” before and after elective surgery and procedures through Lifestyle Medicine can significantly enhance outcomes, including reducing length of hospital stay and surgical, anaesthetic and medical […]
Celebrating ASLM Board Member Dr Jenny Brockis’ New Book: The Natural Advantage We’re excited to share the release of The Natural Advantage, the latest book by ASLM Board Member Dr Jenny Brockis! In this insightful guide, Dr Brockis (pictured above at the book launch in Perth with other WA ASLM Members) delves into how spending […]
Celebrating ASLM Members Lidia Conci and Jody Bund: HCANZA Awards Finalists and Winner! We are thrilled to congratulate ASLM members Lidia Conci and Jody Bund for their remarkable achievements as finalists in the prestigious HCANZA Awards, specifically in the Business Achievement Award category. This is a proud moment for both the Australasian Society of Lifestyle […]
Shared Medical Appointments Scoop the Northern Territory Health Awards By A/Prof. John Stevens FASLM Last August the Compass 2024 conference was held in Darwin. The Compass conference is an initiative of the Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NTPHN). With over 500 delegates it is the largest primary care gathering in the NT. It includes scientific […]
The Power of Health Banking Wednesday 11 September 2024 | 12.30pm-1.30pm AEST Join BlueRock’s Health & Medical industry experts for this exclusive webinar, tailored to medical professionals. They’ll delve into crucial aspects of securing your financial future by exploring the benefits of health banking. What they’ll cover: Medico designed banks LMI waivers Property purchasing benefits […]
Turn your passion for Lifestyle Medicine into a career workshop Tuesday 10 September – Tuesday 8 October 2024, 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEST Many Lifestyle Medicine practitioners struggle to turn their passion into a sustainable career. A lack of business training and uncertainty about how to monetise their expertise can often hinder their progress. This 3-part […]
Lifestyle Medicine 2024 and The Essential Health Summit: Wrap-up We wrapped up the Lifestyle Medicine 2024 Conference and Essential Health Summit with incredible energy, inspiration, and new insights! This year’s event brought together over 900 delegates, including health professionals, researchers, and advocates, all united by a shared commitment to improve the health of Australians and […]
Meet Junior Medical Officer and 2024 Lifestyle Medicine Rising Star Award Winner Dr Elise Ecker ASLM Member Spotlights showcase the invaluable work that ASLM Fellows, ASLM Accredited Doctors and Practitioners, and member ambassadors are doing to establish Lifestyle Medicine as central to health, healthcare and health policy. ASLM members represent a broad range of medical […]
Addressing the mental health crisis through Lifestyle Medicine Free recording Explore the evidence for and application of lifestyle as medicine for mental health conditions. Around 1 in 7 Australian adults today are taking antidepressant medications, which is evidence for the mental health crisis we are facing. While medications have an important role to play, there […]