Aboriginal Health

As an organisation we recognise that “Reconciliation” is not just a word – it is a process that requires change and positive action. It is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, famil ies, commun ities,
organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our organisation has a strong history of collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our region. Over the past two years our RAP has reinforced this, and has formalised our ongoing commitment to continue to work together to build communities of healthcare practice that support and empower Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read about some of the achievements of our Aboriginal Health programs in 2019-2020.

Aboriginal Liaison Officer

Our Aboriginal Liaison Officer provides support and cultural guidance to general practices across the region including:

• Practice Support visits and cultural safety education;
• Information exchange on available referral options for Aboriginal patients;
• Support and guidance related to accessing the Integrated Team Care Program (CTG);
• Identifying barriers for Aboriginal people in accessing health services and working with practices to address these barriers;
• Cultural Competency Training for practices and staff aligning with the RACGP requirements.

Contact our Aboriginal Liaison Officer online or call 4708 8100.

715 Health Check Patient Resources

The 715 health check helps to identify risk factors for chronic disease to manage the good health of the patient. A range of resources exist: 

• 715 Fact Sheet for Practitioners
• 715 Patient Brochure
• 715 Patient Journey
• 715 Educations Guide (Services Australia)

To order these resources and for more information, including an interview with Dr Mark Wenitong, visit the Department of Health website. 

Health Services

A range of health services specifically developed to assist the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples in our region are available. These include: 

• Closing the Gap: we commission Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services to provide this program. Contact them on 4706 0299 or visit the NCNS website. Referral forms are available to the right of this page. 
• Psychological Therapy Services
• Lithgow Paediatric Outreach Clinic
• Well-being Psychiatry Clinic
• Windsor Diabetes Clinic
• Mental Health services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander adults and youth
• Addiction Support services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander adults and youth 
• An non-smoking campaign designed especially for our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community

You can also print our Aboriginal Health Services brochure (pdf, 3.4mb) for your patients.