Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI)

Aboriginal Cooperatives support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the region by providing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

Carer needs may be best supported via appropriate cultural and language centres and via culturally appropriate support groups, respite options and information services.

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Aboriginal Health Services. ATSI can access Aged care Services at 50+ years of age.

Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-Operative Ltd Bunurong Health Service 3 Carroll Avenue Dandenong 3175 Services include general practice, community health, dental health, home and community care, health promotion, immunisation, mental health, allied health, counselling, transport.	Tel. 9794 5933
Monash Health Aboriginal services Access and Support Worker Dietician Community Health Nurse Speech pathologist Diabetes Educator	Service Access Tel. 1300 342 273
Eastern Health Aboriginal Health Service Shop 305-307 Maroondah Highway, Healesville Home and Community Care services Chronic diseases management Health screening services for children and adults Support services for young people Women’s health services Maternal and child health and shared care Maternity support services 'Tobacco free' clinics Exercise programs for men and women Men's programs	03 5957 1100 Fax 03 5962 6507
Peninsula Health Aboriginal Health Service (all sites) Health services such podiatry, physiotherapy, dietician, diabetes educator, occupational therapy, dental care and counselling. Health assessments Koori swimming program Koori Community Kitchen School holiday Koori Youth & Family Program Respite care Referral to all community services including disabilities, family violence, housing, justice, youth, etc Cultural awareness training	ACCESS on 1300 665 781 or Fax 03 9787 9954
West Gippsland Healthcare Group Aboriginal Liaison
Drouin	03 5625 0200
Warragul	03 5624 3500

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI)

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