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Aboriginal Health Checks
Free annual health checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals with a Medicare card, focusing on prevention.
Supporting health with free Annual health checks
If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and have a Medicare card, you can get a free health check every year.
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This health check is important.
It can help identify whether you’re at risk of illnesses or chronic conditions. It’s much easier to prevent these than to treat them, so catching them early can make a big difference.
If you have a chronic condition, your health check can help make sure you are getting the medication and care you need.
You can also ask your doctor about anything you’re worried about or need help with.
After your health check, your doctor can refer you to up to 10 free follow-up services if needed, like:
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a allied health person like Phsyiotherapist etc
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a counsellor
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a service that works to prevent chronic conditions.
What happens at Annual health check
Your health check can take up to 45 mins. As well as the doctor, you might also see a nurse, and get tests needed. Your check will depend on your age and circumstances, but your health professional might:
Check your blood pressure
Check blood sugar levels
Measure your height and weight
Do a blood test
Do a urine test
Organised tests like ecg, spirometry etc
Ask about the health of your family
Talk to you about your health priorities and goals
Do other tests, as needed
Where you can get a free annual health check
You can get your free health check at most of medical clinics.
Please book appointment online or call us to make appointment.
If you can, try to go to the same doctor or clinic each time, so the health professionals you see know about your health needs.
Your doctor will write down information from your health check on one of the templates developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
Your doctor will let you know if you need any follow-up care to look after your health, and where you need to go for that care.
Heart
Vision
Hearing
Movement
Mental Health
If you have a Health Care Card, and have or are at risk of having a chronic condition, you might also get free or discounted medicines.