Useful websites and resources

715 Health Check Resources

Have you had your 715 health check? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get a free health check at your local Aboriginal Medical Service, general practice or health clinic. These resources are available for more information: 

• 715 Patient Brochure

• 715 Patient Journey

• 715 Educations Guide (Services Australia)

For more information, case studies and podcasts please visit the Department of Health website.

Bowel Screening

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are less likely to get bowel cancer than other Australians, but have a lower chance of surviving five years. But a simple screening test can help find bowel changes early, find out more about the screening test and how it works.

• Indigenous bowel screening program – Don’t Delay Poster

• Indigenous bowel screening program – Don’t Delay Postcard

• How does a bowel screening test work

• Indigenous Bowel Cancer Screen

Websites

Aboriginal heart health hub: information and resources about heart health risks, symptoms, and recovery from St Vincent's Hospital Heart Health and the Heart Foundation.

Cracks in the Ice: information about crystal methamphetamine ('ice') for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

First Peoples Disability Network Australia: information and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disability

Indigenous Women's Legal Contact Line: free, confidential legal information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in NSW

Yarn For Life – 'It's ok to talk about cancer': information about cancer screening and treatment

Take Blaktion: sexual health information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ACON's 'Here for Aboriginal people' hub: information about HIV prevention, sexual health, mental health and more for LGBTIQ+ Aboriginal peoples

Quit for New Life helps pregnant Aboriginal women give up smoking.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Helping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Closing the Gap - Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in sustaining the world’s oldest living cultures.

Contact

Maxine Honeysett
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Manager

0429 445 094
Maxine.Honeysett@mphn.org.au