The Small Steps for Big Changes program was originally developed in Canada and created in response to research showing that practical, achievable lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Following strong evidence from Canadian trials, SSBC is currently being evaluated as part of a funded research trial to understand how well it works in an Australian context.
You’ll meet one-on-one with a trained SSBC health coach for six sessions across 4-6 weeks. Your coach will help you set goals that fit your life, your schedule, and what matters most to you. You will also do supervised, tailored exercise.
SSBC is offered through four Y QLD sites, and one community-clinic site across South East Queensland, making it easy to join a program in a welcoming and familiar community space.
SSBC is not about strict rules or fast results. It’s about making small changes you can stick with over time to support your long-term health. You will complete surveys and simple physical assessments to measure progress over time.
SSBC was developed at the University of British Columbia by the Diabetes Prevention Research Group using proven strategies to help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. It is being evaluated in Australia by The University of Queensland.
Level 1/12-16 Logandowns Dr, Meadowbrook QLD 4131
(07) 3365 1057
lhl@uqhealthcare.org.au95 Abbotsford Rd, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
(07) 3851 8800
bowenhills@ymcaqueensland.org.au115 Arthur St (Cnr Arthur St &, Central Park Rd, Caloundra QLD 4551
(07) 5438 0944
caloundra@ymcaqueensland.org.au128 Link Rd, Victoria Point QLD 4165
(07) 3820 5300
frc.reception@ymcaqueensland.org.auDoing this program gave me the confidence, knowledge and motivation to make positive lifestyle changes to get my Prediabetes under control, stop it progressing. My coach was amazing and I really enjoyed the classes and will continue to do them and follow healthy guidelines. Well worth the effort to change my health around for the better, I am feeling fantastic!
I found this program very useful it help me with the right steps, and information given was spot on. I am still following the program, my doctor informed me that I am now within good range. Thank you for allowing me to complete this program.
Level 2, Connell Building
The University of Queensland
St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
