CLOSETHEHEALTHGAP

Working for Indigenous Health Equality

GPGC would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Gold Coast and surrounding areas, the Yugambeh, Yuggera and Bundjalung peoples.

About the Program (Factsheet)

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program aims to contribute to closing the gap in life expectancy for Indigenous Australians by improving access to culturally responsive primary care services.

Indigenous Health Links
 

• Kalwun Health Service - Gold Coast Aboriginal Medical Service
• Krurungal - Women's Issues, Youth Programs, Drug & Alcohol Programs
• QAIHC - Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council
• NACCHO - National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
• AIDA - Australian Indigenous Doctors Association
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnership - GC PCPC
• AIPA - Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association

Close the Gap & PIP- IHI Resources
 

• PIP-IHI Business Calculator - Developed by MBDGP
• National Best Practice Identification Guidelines
• PIP - Indigenous Health Incentive Guidelines
• PIP- IHI Application - Practice Registration
• PIP- IHI & PBS Copayment Patient Consent Form
• PIP-IHI & PBS Patient Registration Form
• Patient Withdrawal of Consent Form
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Vaccination Schedule
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Check Templates - NEVGP
• PIP- IHI Frequently Asked Questions
• The Australian Government Indigenous Chronic Disease Package
• Living Strong with Diabetes - Information Sheet, Program Flyer
• Pharmacy Resource Booklet

Practice Resources

• Acknowledgement Signage
• Cultural Respect Framework - Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council, 2004
• GPGC Closing the Gap Brochure
• Health Assessment Invite Letter
• Improving Identification - Lowitja Institute
• Medicare Items, Care Plans, Resources, Forms
• Kullilla Art and Cultural Products
   

Contact:

Martie Wighton (Indigenous Health Project Officer)
Phone: 07 5507 7777
Mobile: 0428 440 311