Aboriginal health

Resources and useful links

CLOSING THE GAP CHRONIC DISEASE PACKAGE – COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM

The Australian Government’s Closing the Gap Chronic Disease Program consists of the following:

Identification and recording Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Island status
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment Check (MBS Item 715)
Follow-up Allied Health Services
Indigenous Practice Incentive Program (PIP)
PBS Co Payment Measure
Follow-up services provided by Practice Nurse or registered Aboriginal Health Worker
Chronic Disease Management Items (GPMP/TCA)

FOLLOW-UP ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES (ITEMS 81300-81360)

Available to any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patient who has received a health check, and the need for allied health services was identified. Maximum 5 services per year.

Includes:

Aboriginal Health Worker
Diabetes Education
Audiology
Podiatry
Exercise Physiology
Chiropractic
Dietetics
Osteopathy
Mental Health Worker
Psychology
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Physiotherapy

Referral to Allied Health for Follow Up Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Factsheet
Follow-up Allied Health Services for People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent (MBS Items 81300-81360) Fact Sheet

Referral to Allied Health Template
Indigenous follow up referral form

CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING

There are several resources available to assist organisations such as General Practices to assess whether their service is culturally safe. Below are resources to assist with developing a culturally safe service interested GPs and Practices.

Cultural Awareness Self-Assessment Toolkit – ACT Council of Social Service Inc
Working with Aboriginal people and communities: Health and community services audit – Making Two Worlds Work

CESPHN also facilitates regular Cultural Awareness Training CPD events for General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice Staff and Allied Health Providers. Please view our events page for a list of upcoming training sessions. These events are free of charge for financial members. For more information on how to become a member see our membership page here

OTHER RESOURCES AND ORGANISATIONS