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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Start 2025 Healthier, with Protected Skin!

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our Skin Cancer Clinic. In addition to Dr Sherif Francis, who has nearly 30 years’ experience in providing comprehensive skin checks and both surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments, Dr Christene Mikhail will be joining us. She has completed her Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer and is now providing comprehensive skin checks and advanced treatment for all types of skin lesions.

Begin the year with peace of mind and book your skin check today if it’s been more than a year. Your health matters!

Our fees will increase effective Monday, February 10th, 2025. Please visit our “Fees” page for a full list of our pricing.