Aboriginal Health

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.

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.