Here’s a concise guide to chronic disease management online in Australia — what’s available, how to access it, and practical next steps.

What’s available (key pathways and digital services)

• GP chronic condition management plans (replaced the old GPMP/TCA framework): from 1 July 2025 the MBS moved to a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) with new MBS items and transition arrangements for existing plans. This is the main route to obtain coordinated care and allied‑health Medicare-rebated sessions. (Health.gov.au)
• Telehealth and online GP consultations: many practices offer phone/video consultations and some chronic-care reviews can be done via telehealth depending on your GP/practice. Telehealth remains a widely supported option for follow-up and care coordination. (digitalhealth.gov.au)
• My Health Record and the my health app: a secure national electronic health record you can view (via myGov or the my health app) to share results, discharge summaries, medications and care plans with clinicians. Useful for coordinating care between multiple providers. Helpline: 1800 723 471. (Health.gov.au)
• National and condition‑specific online self‑management programs: examples include the Flinders Chronic Condition Management Program (online training and self‑management tools), painHEALTH for musculoskeletal pain, and condition-specific programs run by Diabetes Australia, Heart Foundation, Stroke Foundation and other peak bodies. These provide education, coping strategies, exercise and goal‑setting resources. (flinders.edu.au)
• Healthdirect: government-run online information, symptom checker, service finder and links to local support and programs for chronic conditions. (Healthdirect.gov.au)

How these pieces typically fit together (patient journey)

1. See your GP to discuss a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) — this documents your conditions, goals, medications and referrals and can unlock Medicare‑rebatable allied‑health care where eligible. (If you already have an older CDM plan, transition arrangements apply.) (Health.gov.au)
2. Ask your GP to upload key documents/results to My Health Record (or check your record yourself) so all your clinicians can access up‑to‑date information. Use the my health app to view prescriptions, results and care plans. (Health.gov.au)
3. Use telehealth for follow-ups and allied‑health/education sessions where offered (practice dependent). Explore reputable online self‑management programs for your condition (Flinders Program, painHEALTH, Diabetes Australia etc.). (flinders.edu.au)

Where to find trusted online resources and programs

• Australian Government / Department of Health pages on chronic condition management and MBS changes. (Health.gov.au)
• My Health Record / Australian Digital Health Agency (my health app and help). Helpline 1800 723 471. (Health.gov.au)
• Healthdirect for symptom advice, service finder and links. (Healthdirect.gov.au)
• Flinders Chronic Condition Management Program (online training/tools). (flinders.edu.au)
• painHEALTH for musculoskeletal pain self‑management. (painHEALTH.com.au)

Practical next steps (quick checklist)

• Book with your GP to discuss a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) and Medicare‑rebates for allied health if appropriate. (emphn.org.au)
• Set up or check your My Health Record (via myGov) and download the my health app to view results and prescriptions; call 1800 723 471 for help. (digitalhealth.gov.au)
• Use Healthdirect’s symptom tools and local service finder to locate telehealth or nearby programs. (Healthdirect.gov.au)
• Enrol in reputable online self‑management programs (Flinders Program, condition‑specific peak bodies, painHEALTH). Discuss these options with your GP or local PHN. (flinders.edu.au)

If you want, I can:

• find online/self‑management programs for a specific condition (e.g., diabetes, COPD, chronic pain) and list direct contact/registration details; or
• look up what your local Primary Health Network (PHN) offers online for chronic disease self‑management in your area.

Which would you like me to do next?