The under-identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in mainstream health services and national health data sets is a fundamental barrier to achieving health equality for all Australians. The Indigenous population in Australia has historically had, and continue to have significantly worse health outcomes than the general Australian population. Watch this video for general practice which explains why asking the question is so important.
It’s important for general practices to be across the range of referral options to other services that are available for a person after the 715 Health Check and the appropriate MBS item numbers. Watch this video from Dr Liz Wearne.
In the case of treating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, there is a comprehensive list of MBS items commonly used in general practice, as well as items used by other health professionals such as allied health providers and nurse practitioners. Watch this video from Dr Liz Wearne which explains the appropriate MBS items.
The aim of Integrated Team Care (ITC) is to contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic health conditions through better access to coordinated and multidisciplinary care. Watch this helpful information video.
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119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
