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?
- The health check will be undertaken by a Registered Nurse.
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?
- The health assessment will take approximately one hour.
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.
