Closing the Gap Health Campaign

The Close the Gap Campaign aims to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian, you need to register with Medicare. Eligible patients can get their medicine at the concession price. Or, if they have a concession or health care card, their medicine will be free. Your health team at Salisbury Medical Centre can help you do this.

Register your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Status

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are under-identified in many health-related data collections. Our practice endeavours to identify the Indigenous status of our patients. Please check with our reception team that your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status has been added.

Consider a 715 Health check?

All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get a free health check at Salisbury Medical Centre.

What happens at a health check?

Health checks will vary depending on your age. It should take 40-60 minutes. Your health practitioner will check your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, height and weight. You might also have a blood and urine test. You can speak to them about your family history and any health worries that you have.

What are the benefits of having a health check?

Having a regular health check can keep your health heading in the right direction. It can prevent small health problems becoming big ones. The information provided is confidential which means they need to have your permission to share the information.

How much does it cost?

The health check is free and you will be bulk billed at our practice.

Where can I get more information?

www.health.gov.au

Mob Link

Link up with health and social services using Mob Link. It is a service available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mob living throughout South East Queensland. Call Mob Link 7 days a week between 7am to 7pm on 1800 254 354