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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Initiatives

The 2001 Census data indicates that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of the Dubbo/Plains Division of General Practice is 8,555. This represents 8.9% 0f the total population, which is significantly higher that the State percentage of 1.8%.

The Division aims to support GPs in the provision of culturally appropriate services by:

Reorient general practice to record Aboriginality
Provide resources to GPs and staff on cultural awareness
Ensure GP are aware and up to date with Commonwealth initiatives supporting service provision

Commonwealth initiatives supporting service provision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Other Divisional Initiatives

Aboriginal ‘Thubbo’ Asthma Clinic
From July 2004 the Division facilitated a 3 day Asthma Education for Practice Support Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers

Click here - For information on childhood & adult immunisation programs

Useful Contacts

Australian Government Indigenous Health website

National Health & Medical Research Council

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Dubbo Plains Division of General Practice
258 - 260 Macquarie Street
PO Box 1834 Dubbo NSW 2830
Phone (02) 6884 0197 Fax (02) 6884 0198
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