Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Check

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Check

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Check

A free health check is available every 9-12 months for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This helps identify risks early to preventable chronic conditions developing. It’s easier to prevent these that to treat them, so identifying them early makes a big difference.

What is included in a health check?

The health check has been updated to reflect age-appropriate health needs. Age -appropriate;

  • Age -appropriate;
    • Infants and Preschool (birth – 5 years old)
    • Primary school age (5-12 years old)
    • Adolescents & young people (12-24 years old)
    • Adults (25-49 years old)
    • Older people (50 years & above)
  • Social and emotional wellbeing
  • Health screening programs eg. Immunisations, cancer screening, early years developmental tracking
  • Chronic disease management

The health professional undertaking the health check provides patient centred at its core culturally safe understanding of the patient context including social detriments.

After the health check, your doctor can create a care and refer you to up to 10 free

Who undertakes the health assessment?

Following the health check, the doctor will discuss your priorities and opportunities for preventative healthcare to improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of developing preventable chronic conditions

Are there any costs for the health assessment?

The health check is bulk billed through Medicare.

How long will it take?

How can the health check be undertaken?

In-person consultation to complete the physical examination components of the health check.

If you prefer not to come in person telehealth health consultations may be available, however the health check must be finalised in person.

Book your Health Assessment in the Shire today

At Shire Doctors and Dentists, we are committed to providing high quality patient care, excellence, and safety, in addition to good value treatment and management. 

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, consider booking a Health Assessment at Shire Doctors and Dentists today. Please do not hesitate to arrange an appointment online or call us on 02 9063 8650 to schedule an appointment.

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Exciting News: We have New General Practitioners& Psychologist!

Dr Catherine Gerges joined the Shire Doctors and Dentists team on the 28th of May. She is a compassionate GP with a special interest in Women’s and Children’s Health, as well as Weight Loss Medicine and Metabolic Health.

Dr Seyed Ajjaward is a dedicated family physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Medicine, and Skin Cancer Management.

Dr Taisia Egorkina is a Clinical Psychologist and joined on Monday 16 June and works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing support in both short-term and long-term settings. She assists with a range of clinical presentations, including anxiety, depression, adjustment and stress-related disorders, behavioural and anger issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder

To book an appointment, simply click on the ‘Book a Doctor’ box at the top of the page!