INDIGENOUS SERVICES

This Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the PHN Program.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SERVICES

It is widely recognised that there are major disparities in health status between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people and that chronic conditions are increasing due to a range of factors, some of which are largely preventable.

Northern Australia Primary Health Limited is funded by North Queensland Primary Health Network to provide several programs to assist Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders to access care and support.

INTEGRATED TEAM CARE (ITC) PROGRAM

AIM

The aim of the Integrated Team Care Program- Improving Indigenous Access to Mainstream Primary Care Program is to contribute to increasing life expectancy by improving access to culturally sensitive primary care services for Indigenous Australians

Increase access to mainstream primary health care services by indigenous Australians
Improve capacity of general practice to deliver culturally sensitive primary care services
Increase the uptake of Indigenous specific MBS items including Indigenous health checks and follow up items
Support mainstream primary care services to encourage Indigenous Australians to self identify
Increase awareness and understanding of Closing the Gap measures relevant to mainstream primary care; and foster collaboration and support between the mainstream primary care and indigenous health sectors.

CARE COORDINATION SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES (CCSS) PROGRAM

This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have a chronic disease to look after their health.

Clients in this program have a Care Coordinator who will work closely with them, their doctor and other community services to help them access the services they need. These services may range from assistance with arranging appointments with specialists, allied health professionals etc. assistance to get to and from appointments, assistance understanding their Care Plan.

Eligibility criteria applies for this program, you can find more information about this program in the brochures to the right.

INDIGENOUS OUTREACH WORKER (IOW) PROGRAM

This programs assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access doctors, specialist appointments, access to cheaper or free medications and health services.

The Outreach Worker acts as a link between health services and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to help break down any barriers.

There are many areas the IOW can assist with including:

• Attending appointments to support you

• Assist with communication between you, your doctor or practice staff (e.g. language barrier)

• Assist to organise/coordinate your health care

• Assist with access to cheaper or free medications

• Support to access transport when appropriate

• Home visits for various support services

• Helping the practices/doctor understand your needs

• Helping your doctor or practice staff provide a culturally appropriate environment for you to

attend

Eligibility criteria applies for this program, you can find more information about this program in the brochures to the right

You can find our referral forms and more information about our programs below.

REFERRAL

WHO CAN REFER
Referrals can be made by your GP, Click below to choose download file.
REFERRAL FORMS
Integrated Team Care Program
ITC Referral Form.pdf
ITC Referral Form.doc
- BROCHURES
  CCSS
  GP
  IOW
- FLYERS
  Have you had your 715?
  General
  
  Have you had your 715?
  15 - 54 years
  
  Integrated Team Care Program Overview
  Have you had your 715?
  0-14 years
  
  Have you had your 715?
  55+ years
  
  Are you of origin?
  poster
REFERRAL CHECKLIST
Referrals to ITC will not be considered for eligibility unless forms are signed and dated by the referring GP and client. Unsigned forms will be returned for completion which may cause a delay in the process of assistance. ITC GP Checklist

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BROCHURES
Indigenous Health
FLYERS
Have you had your 715?
General

Have you had your 715?
15 - 54 years

Have you had your 715?
0-14 years

Have you had your 715?
55+ years

Are you of origin?
poster