Capital Health Network

We respect the Ngunnawal people of this region as the Traditional Custodians and cultural knowledge holders of this land.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images, names and voices of people who have passed away.

CHN’s Indigenous Health Team provides in-practice support and education for primary care providers to assist with the delivery of culturally appropriate services, and improving health outcomes for First Nations people.

The sessions are tailored to the needs of each practice and cover topics such as:

• Identification of First Nations patients
• Review of practice data relevant to First Nations patients
• MBS items specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the ‘715’ health assessment and follow up items
• The PIP Indigenous Health Incentive
• The PBS Co-Payment Measure (CTG scripts)
• Referral options, including the Integrated Team Care program
• Quality improvement activities
• Identifying and addressing barriers to access of health services for First Nations people

Related Resources

• Capital Health Network | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Toolkit for General Practice (chnact.org.au)
• Capital Health Network | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing – Integrated Team Care Program (chnact.org.au)
• Capital Health Network | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HealthPathways (chnact.org.au)

External Links

• NACCHO RACGP supporting effective, culturally safe primary healthcare
• The Healing Foundation – Working with Stolen Generations GP fact sheet
• The Healing Foundation – Working with Stolen Generations GP snapshot
• 715 Health Check Case Study Video
• Home Page – Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (ecu.edu.au)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
• Practice Incentives Program – Indigenous Health Incentive | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
• Closing the Gap PBS Co-payment for health professionals – Services Australia

Need help?

If you would like more information or assistance with any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives, please contact CHN’s Indigenous Health Team via email: primarycare@chnact.org.au