Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments

for children aged 15 or younger and self-identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
for persons aged 15-54 and self-identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 
for persons aged 55 or older and self-identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

Information on the Practice Incentive Program (PIP)Indigenous Health Incentive

The new Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Indigenous Health Incentive will commence in May 2010. This incentive will support general practices and Indigenous health services to provide better health care to Indigenous Australians, including best practice management of chronic disease.

Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet

The Health Info Net is a one-stop info-shop; that aims to contribute to closing the gap in health between ATSI people and other Australians by informing practice and policy in Indigenous health by making research and other knowledge readily accessible. www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Access to medications on the PBS

A Government fact sheet explains the listings on the PBS specifically available for ATSI people.
Indigenous H1N1 Resources

The Department of Health and Ageing have released a fact sheet and questions on how Indigenous communities can prevent Pandemic H1N1. The resources have been developed in consultation with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop and the Indigenous health sector for Indigenous communities. It has been endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Committee.

The fact sheet along with questions and answers can be found at www.healthemergency.gov.au