Tell us what you are looking for. A verified weight management professional who covers your postcode will get in touch to talk through the kinds of support available and what to ask, so you can choose with your eyes open.
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None of these is right for everyone. Your GP can help you decide where to start.
A plan, referrals and Medicare-supported allied health visits where you are eligible.
Support with habits, activity and eating, often group or app based.
An Accredited Practising Dietitian builds and adjusts an eating plan with you.
A clinic monitors your health as you go, usually with regular check-ins.
A doctor decides whether any prescription option is appropriate for you.
Specialists assess whether surgery could be appropriate, usually after other approaches.
A responsible program asks about your health and medication before it starts.
You can see who they are and check their registration or accreditation.
No guarantees of fast or specific results.
You know the total, what it covers and how to cancel.
The program is comfortable with you checking in with your doctor.
They talk about keeping progress going, not only starting.
Ask for names and registration numbers, and check them.
Fees, products, check-ins and anything extra, in writing.
Ask about refunds and minimum commitments before paying.
They should explain these clearly for anything medical or any product.
Ask how often and by whom.
Ask what they would change, and when they would suggest another approach.
We connect you with one verified provider who understands what you need. No hard sell, and no obligation.
There are many different approaches. You hear what each involves before you decide whether any of them is for you.
Anything that affects your health is best discussed with your own GP. A good provider will encourage that.
You can ask questions and compare programs, and nobody pushes you to pay upfront.
They include support through your GP, commercial weight loss programs, coaching and lifestyle support, dietitian-led plans, medical weight management clinics, treatment prescribed by a doctor, and assessment for surgery. Which suits you depends on your health and goals, and your GP can help you think it through.
Yes, particularly if you have a health condition or take medication. Namoye doesn't give medical advice. A matched provider can explain their program, but your GP knows your history, and may be able to put together a plan or refer you.
In some cases, yes. If you have a chronic condition, your GP may be able to prepare a care plan that can give you Medicare rebates for certain allied health visits, such as to a dietitian, though limits apply. Ask your GP what applies to you.
It varies widely by program and provider. Namoye doesn't set prices. Ask what the total would be, what is included and how to cancel, before you pay.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which keeps a public register. Dietitians can be accredited through Dietitians Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian. 'Nutritionist' isn't a protected title, so ask about their qualifications.
Only a doctor or other authorised prescriber can prescribe them, after assessing you, and the decision is theirs and yours. In Australia, prescription medicines can't legally be advertised directly to the public, so be wary of ads for them. Ask about the benefits, risks and side effects, how long treatment would last, and what happens when you stop. Be very wary of products sold without a consultation, or that aren't approved.
Be careful with promises of fast or guaranteed results, no health check, pressure to pay for a long package upfront, and products without clear ingredients or evidence. Ask for details in writing.
It varies from person to person. Be cautious of anyone who promises a specific result in a set time. Ask the provider what they would expect for someone in your situation, and how they measure progress.
It is a serious decision. Ask about the surgeon's registration and experience, the risks, the aftercare and the total cost, including out-of-pocket costs, and speak to your GP. Medicare and private health insurance cover it only in certain circumstances.
Raise it with the provider first. If it isn't resolved, you can complain to the health complaints commissioner in your state or territory, or to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency about a registered practitioner.
What you hope to achieve, whether you have private health insurance, and your postcode. Keep your health history and medication list for the provider, not the form.
No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't give medical or nutrition advice or treat anyone. The professional who contacts you is responsible for their advice and their quote.
No to both. One verified professional contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.
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Namoye is a free matching service. It is not a healthcare provider and doesn't give medical or nutrition advice, diagnose or treat. Any advice, treatment or quote comes from the professional who contacts you. In an emergency call 000, or call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free health advice.
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