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Closing the Gap

Nearly one-fifth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Perth metro area live within the Perth North Metro Medicare Local catchment (PHCRIS 2009).

As part of the National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes, a project officer has been recruited to focus on Aboriginal health within the Perth North Metro Medicare Local.

  • Improve access to mainstream primary care for Aboriginal patients.
  • Improve the capacity of general practice and other mainstream primary care providers to deliver culturally sensitive primary care services.

Lunchright for Aboriginal Families - A practical interpretation of the Australian Dietary Guidelines that presents healthy lunch and snack options for primary school aged children and their families. 

Click here to download a preview including recipes.

Complete copies can be obtained by contacting PNMML

Aboriginal Health Team

Contact: Emma O'Hara
Position: Indigenous Health Project Officer
Phone: (08) 9208 9519
Fax: (08) 9201 0033
Email:emmao@pnml.com.au

Contact: Hayley Nelson
Position: Aboriginal Healthcare Coordinator/Outreach Worker
Phone: (08) 9208 9504
Fax: (08) 9201 0033
Email: hayleyn@pnml.com.au

Contact: Stephanie Ayton-Eades
Position: Aboriginal Health/Organ Tissue Donation
Phone: (08) 9208 9541
Fax: (08) 9201 0033
Email:stephaniea@pnml.com.au


Closing the Gap Resources

To access Closing the Gap Resources including referral forms, vist the online Resources Centre

PIP Indigenous Health Incentive and PBS Scheme Co-payment Measure Resources:

  • Practice Application Form
  • Patient Consent Form
  • Patient Registration Form
  • Patient Withdrawal of Consent Form

    The Indigenous Chronic Disease Package Annual Progress Report 2009-10 and the GP Resource Kit are now available via the Resource Centre.

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    Specific Program activities include:

  • Better identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, especially through self-identification.
  • Increased uptake of Indigenous specific MBS items including health checks and follow up items
  • Collaboration with local Aboriginal health services in a partnership approach for the delivery of primary care services.

    Useful Websites:

    MBS Health Assessment Resource Kit - Fact sheets and proforma for health assessments, follow-up service items with MBS item number updates.
    Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (ECU) - One-stop-shop for Aboriginal Health resources with up to date reports, resources and program information.
    Tackling Chronic Disease – Overview of the Commonwealth Indigenous Chronic Disease

  • PNMML is Accredited by The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards until March 2014.

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