Indigenous Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Health
On this page you will find important and up to date information about Aboriginal health, including Medical Director Templates for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, a comprehensive Aboriginal Directory of Services, other site links, plus much more.
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Closing The Gap Program
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ATSI People Eligible For Nicotine Patches & Thiamin Tablets
ATSI people are eligible for up to 2 courses per year of nicotine patches (Nicorette) 15mg/16 hour on a PBS Authority script (each course max 12 weeks.) No other NRT (or different strength patches) are PBS subsidised, but other brands are under the Repatriation scheme.Betamin (Thiamin) is also available on the PBS for ATSI on a PBS Authority script. Authority required (STREAMLINED) 2384
- Prophylaxis of thiamine deficiency in an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person: 100 mg tablets, 100, rpt x 2
PBS Listing for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
http://pbs.gov.au/html/healthpro/news/article?id=NEWS-2008-12-01-nicotine_atsi.xml
Nicotine transdermal patches will be available for the treatment of nicotine dependence in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
The Australian Government is committed to improving the capacity of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee is assisting this goal by evaluating and recommending the listing of medications specifically to help with the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
For details on prescribing nicotine patches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please see the listing within the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits:
9198D Nicotine, transdermal patch releasing approximately 15 mg per 16 hours (Nicorette Patch)
To see all PBS listings specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please refer to the fact sheet: PBS Listings For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People
Information supplied by: Christopher S E Wurm
Senior Consultant, Drug and Alcohol Resource Unit, Level 6, McEwin Building
Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000
Part time: Tel. +61 8 8222 5473, Fax +61 8 8232 6973
Aboriginal Home Care
Aboriginal Home Care provides in home and community support to frail elderly Aboriginal people, younger Aboriginal adults with disabilities and carers of people who are older or have a disability.
Home Care provides services throughout the entire metropolitan region. We offer HACC (Home & Community Care Program) services and have Aboriginal specific CACP (Community Aged Care Packages) Program. Priority for services is for people whose health and safety are at risk, people who can't manage daily living tasks without some help, people who are at risk of having to move into residential care and people who are isolated, live alone or don't have family supports
Our services include home help, respite care, personal care, advocacy and counselling, transport, case management, shopping and social support, therapeutic and allied health services. We place a strong emphasis on social and emotional well being with a wide range of programs including healing days, recreational and social groups, community and cultural gatherings, light exercise classes, outings and day trips.
Referrals can be made by any person from any agency, including a GP, family members, or individuals who may require a service. We accept referrals by phone or fax. Referral forms can also be downloaded from our website.
Phone: 8346 9155 Fax: 8346 9766
Website: www.aboriginalelders.com.au
Coding for Aboriginality - It's OK to Ask
Aboriginal people do attend general practices in the Western region but at this point the number of which practices is unclear because staff don't always know if people are of Aboriginal descent.
It is important for practice staff to know that Aboriginal people do not get offended if asked if they are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Why is it important to ask? - For the provision of appropriate clinical treatment.
It is important to ask, because on the clinical software, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identification brings up clinical management prompts which enable the provision of treatments appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people e.g. immunisation and health assessment prompts.
If it is known that they are an Aboriginal person, other health aspects can be checked e.g. family history and other risk factors for diabetes or ischaemic heart disease.
RACGP's Standards For GPs Fact Sheet: The Identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People WEBSITE LINK: http://www.racgp.org.au/aboriginalhealthunit
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Aboriginal Health Network
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http://www.abhealth.net |
Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
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http://www.ahcsa.org.au |
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation - NACCHO
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http://www.naccho.org.au |
Aboriginal Health Infonet
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making the evidence base readily accessible via the Internet. The HealthInfoNet is helping to ‘close the gap’ in health between Indigenous and other Australians. It is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. Access to all information on the site is free and available to everyone. The HealthInfoNet also encourages and supports information-sharing among practitioners, policy-makers and others working to improve Indigenous health. Its free on line yarning places allow people to share information, knowledge and experience across the country. These are free to join. The HealthInfoNet is a not for profit service which is funded primarily by the Department of Health and Ageing and based at Edith Cowan University in WA..
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http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au |
Vibe Australia Pty Ltd
(Vibe) is a dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency situated in Darlinghurst, Sydney. They specialise in the implementation, production and dissemination of targeted, culturally sensitive communication products and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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http://www.vibe.com.au |
updated 11/11
