Culturally safe primary care

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health care on the Central Coast

We pay our respect to these lands and its people. We acknowledge those ancestors that defended, walked and managed these lands for many generations before us and who have left a legacy of strong cultural, wisdom and knowledge embedded in these lands today.

We acknowledge and recognise all Aboriginal people who have come from other First Nations groups and who have now come to call this country their home. We acknowledge our Elders who are our knowledge holders, teachers and pioneers.

  • MBS item 715 Aboriginal health assessments
  • Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS co-payment relief
  • Follow-up care plans and nurse support
  • Bulk-billed for pension card holders
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health at Heal Medical Centre
715 Health Checkfor all ages

What we help with

Whole-of-life care for you and your family

Our GPs deliver comprehensive, ongoing care that respects culture and community, from young children through to elders.

715 health assessments

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health check (MBS 715), available every nine months, for every age group.

Chronic disease prevention

Early detection and management of diabetes, heart and kidney disease and high blood pressure.

Closing the Gap scripts

CTG registration for cheaper or free PBS medicines to help you stay on treatment.

Immunisations

Childhood, adult and catch-up vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program.

Social & emotional wellbeing

Sensitive mental health support and referral to Aboriginal-specific services.

Child & maternal health

Growth, development and healthy-start checks for babies, kids and new mums.

How it works

Your health check, made easy

We make the 715 health check simple and unhurried, with follow-up care built in so nothing gets missed.

  1. Identify & book

    Let reception know you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander so we can arrange a bulk-billed 715 check.

  2. Comprehensive check

    Your GP and nurse review your physical, social and emotional wellbeing across a full assessment.

  3. Care plan & CTG

    We set up follow-up care, register you for Closing the Gap scripts and arrange any referrals.

  4. Ongoing follow-up

    Regular reviews keep chronic conditions in check and your prevention on track.

Support included

More than a single appointment

A 715 health check unlocks a range of follow-up services and Medicare-funded supports that we coordinate for you.

Heal Medical Centre in San Remo

Follow-up nurse visits

Medicare-funded follow-up appointments with our practice nurse after your health check.

GP Management Plans

Structured plans for chronic conditions with subsidised allied health referrals.

CTG PBS registration

Registration for reduced-cost medicines so cost is never a barrier to treatment.

Care coordination

Links to Aboriginal Medical Services, specialists and community programs.

Preventive health

Immunisations, cancer screening reminders and lifestyle support.

Bulk billed

715 health checks are bulk billed to Medicare — nothing to pay.

Serving the Central Coast

Culturally safe care close to home

Based at 366 Scenic Drive, San Remo NSW 2262, we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients from across the northern Central Coast, with easy parking on site.

  • San Remo
  • Budgewoi
  • Toukley
  • Gorokan
  • Lake Haven
  • Charmhaven
  • Blue Haven
  • Buff Point
  • Norah Head
  • Doyalson
  • Wyong
  • The Entrance
  • Gosford
  • Swansea

Common questions

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health, answered

It's a free, comprehensive health assessment (MBS item 715) designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages, available every nine months. It looks at your physical health plus your social and emotional wellbeing, and helps catch problems early.

Ready when you are

Book online any time, or call reception between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday.