Closing the Gap - IDGP employs Indigenous Outreach Worker

                                                  

The IDGP now employs an Indigenous Outreach Worker whose role is to work with general practices and their Indigenous patients, to facilitate attendance at appointments and follow up care.

The Indigenous Outreach Worker will:

  • Provide practical assistance to identified Indigenous patients to attend general practice appointments and to access other health services as required, including follow-up care and specialist services.
  • Provide information to practices on the Closing The Gap PIP incentive, Aboriginal healthchecks and the PBS co-payment .
  • Identify barriers that may impact on access to health services by Indigenous patients and work with the Indigenous Health Project Officer to implement solutions.

Referrals can be made by contacting Pam Toomey, Indigenous Outreach Worker on 4220 7600.

For further information go to Closing The Gap.

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