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Aboriginal Health
WentWest provides support to General Practice through education, resources and practice support visits with regards to Identification and Item Numbers.
Identification
The life expectancy for both male and female Aboriginal people was estimated to be almost 17 years less than for the general population. It is important to identify those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to ensure that their health care needs are addressed. Data from the 2006 Census shows that there are more than 10,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the WentWest region - one of the highest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populated areas in Australia.
Item Numbers
WentWest is able to provide General Practice with information, training and support for MBS Items specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, including a full range of health checks and follow-up services.
Resources
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Western Sydney
- Identification Poster
- Identification Brochure
- Lifescripts Indigenous Order Form
- Feed Your Mob Recipe Booklet Order Form
- Aboriginal Health MBS Items
- Indigenous PIP Guidelines
- Indigenous PIP Application
- Indigenous PBS: Co payment info sheet
- Indigenous PBS: patient consent
- Indigenous PBS: patient withdrawal form
- Indigenous PIP: Financial Model Calculator
More Information
To find out more about how WentWest can assist Practice Managers and Practice Staff, contact the WentWest Practice Management Officer on (02) 8833 8000 or email support@wentwest.com.
Latest News
Western Sydney Medicare Local progress update, click here to read
As part of the Education Integration Project, Supervisors are invited to the 1st Cluster Meetings outlined below:
Blacktown, 31st January, Tuesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm Chifley Hotel, Eastern Creek - Flyer
Hills/Hawkesbury, 1st February, Wednesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm Crowne Plaza Norwest - Flyer
Blue Mountains, 08th February, Wednesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm Faulconbridge Chinese Restaurant - Flyer
Parramatta, 15th February, Wednesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm Clarion on the Park - Flyer
Nepean, 21st February, Tuesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm The Ming Chinese Restaurant, Penrith Panthers - Flyer
During the meeting, we will discuss how to formulate the education module with priority given to areas of greatest community health needs. We will also look into the methodology of delivering the monthly educational meetings to participants at all levels. For more information contact Jade on (02) 8811 7155 or email jade.chang@wentwest.com.au
