Indigenous acute and

primary care

Supported by the MNHHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit.

Culturally-appropriate access, advocacy and support servicesAssisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Brisbane North, with their health needs.

Reviewed 30/09/2017

Indigenous acute and primary careThe Indigenous Acute and Primary Health Care Team is located at The Pine Rivers Community Health Centre in Strathpine. Services are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the Metro North catchment, from the Brisbane River up to Kilcoy.

We provide culturally appropriate support, advocacy and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on health related issues by providing:

• Client advocacy

• Co-ordination of care

• Home visits

• Healthpromotionwithaspecificfocuson chronic disease and risk factors

• Transport to health appointments for eligible clients

• Referral to appropriate GP, Allied Health and Specialist medical services and supporting services

CONTACT US

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can self-refer and also service providers.

Central Referral Phone: 1300 658 252

Central Referral Fax: 3360 4822 Brisbane North

General Enquiries Phone: 3492 1804