Community and Oral Health
Open Until 6PM
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
The Indigenous Health Services within Community and Oral Health Directorate are responsible for implementing, supporting and coordinating activities and actions within the Metro North Hospital and Health Service – Better Together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2019-2022, that are aimed towards closing the gap in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the non-Indigenous population.
Indigenous Primary Health Services provide culturally appropriate referral, assessment and navigation services as well as advocacy that supports the coordination of the health care journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their carers and families.
The Indigenous Health Services within Community and Oral Health consist of:
Indigenous strategic and operational planning
Referral, Assessment and Navigation
Social Work support
Indigenous Sexual Health
Cultural capability
Service improvement
Contact Details
Brighton Health Campus, Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy, Brighton, QLD 4017
Brighton Health Campus, Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy, Brighton, QLD 4017
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
Health Professional
Indigenous people living in the Metro North catchment area. Specific criteria apply to some programs. Please enquire
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Interpreters accessed as required
Parenting Room, Hearing Health, Chronic Disease management, sexual health, Indigenous illness prevention, nutrition promotion, social worker, drug and alcohol, hospital liaison