Closing the Gap
NCACCH is committed to “Close the Gap” in the health status of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people through a holistic approach to client health and wellbeing.
Indigenous Health Project Officer:
The Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO) role is to provide support to accredited and non-accredited General Practices relating to the Closing the Gap initiative, including:
- Understanding and accessing the benefits under the PIP – Indigenous Health Incentive (PIP-IHI)
- Understanding the PBS Co-Payment Measure
- Explanation of MBS item numbers relevant to the PIP-IHI
- Advice on improving self-identification processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
- Advice and assistance about developing/improving recall systems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients for 715 health checks and PIP-IHI re-registration
- Cultural Awareness Training and resources to create a culturally safe practice environment
- Information about eligibility for accessing;
– NCACCH Chronic Disease Management Program
– Indigenous Outreach Worker (IOW)
– NCACCH Services
If you would like our Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO) to visit your Practice and speak with your General Practitioners, relevant staff and/or chronic disease nurses, please contact Samantha Croon on 53469824 or ihpo@ncacch.org.au
Indigenous Outreach Worker:
The Indigenous Outreach Worker (IOW) role is to provide support to community by:
- Promoting the importance to community of improving health outcomes and encouragement of increased use of health services
- Understand and access to Closing the Gap (CTG) through your GP
- Communicate your health needs to your doctor
- Register for a Medicare card if you don’t have one
- Find out about any programs or services that may be useful for you
- Support clients that may face barriers to access services and attend appointments
- Assisting the IHPO in identifying barriers to health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
If you would like our Indigenous Outreach Worker (IOW) to support you or a visiting patient, please contact Brad Hore on 53469810 or iow@ncacch.org.au
For more information please download the Closing the Gap Brochure or Contact Us.