Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

HealthPathways is a free online clinical tool supporting Murrumbidgee clinicians in evaluating, managing, and referring patients to local services. It is specifically designed for use during consultations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment (MBS Item 715)

  • The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment is designed to address a number of contributors to the high burden of illness amongst this population. However, in 2020 to 2021 only 27.2% of Indigenous Australians had an indigenous-specific health check. 

  • The aim of the health assessment is to consider whether preventive health care and education should be offered to the patient to improve health and physical, psychological, and social functioning and well-being in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population.

  • The assessment is based on guidelines from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) – National Guide to a Preventative Health Assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment - 0 to 14 Years

  • This pathway is about Assessment, Management and Request to assist Health practitioner in assessing children from 0 to 14 years of age with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment - 15 to 54 Years

  • This pathway is about Assessment, Management and Request to assist Health practitioner in assessing patients from 15 to 54 years of age with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

Access this user-friendly platform for free below or email healthpathways@mphn.org.au to obtain login details.

HealthPathwaysMargot Schoonmaker