Aboriginal
Aboriginal children and young people have higher rates of respiratory infections, ear problems, and higher prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes.
As one of our priority populations, we aim to support and facilitate specialised care for clinicians who may have patients and families who are Aboriginal.
Our services
We provide comprehensive care, welfare and assistance for Aboriginal patients and families across our network.
Our Aboriginal hospital liaison or education officers assists patients and families to access health and support services.
External resources
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WellMob
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WellMob is curated directory of resources to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. They provide resources covering topics including mental health, cultural safety, healing, trauma and more.
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13YARN
Phone13 92 76
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13YARN is a 24/7 crisis hotline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty coping or need to yarn about their mental health.
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Deadly Tots app
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Deadly Tots app is free parenting resource where you can receive informational messages, create a memory book of photos, be sent reminders for immunisations and other blue book checks, and add contacts for local services for quick access to support.
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Australian Indigenous Health Info Net
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An abundance of resources are available on the Australian Indigenous Health Info Net website to assist clinicians.
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