ABORIGINAL HEALTH
PROMOTION AND
CHRONIC CARE
The AHPACC program aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians through the prevention and better management of chronic diseases.
Aboriginal Health Promotion & Chronic Care
Aboriginal Health Promotion and Chronic Care (AHPACC)
The aim of the AHPACC Program is to:
- Improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people
- Help Aboriginal people feel comfortable using health services and making sure they are treated in a culturally appropriate way
- Make sure local health services work together to improve the health of the Aboriginal community
How we can help you
The AHPACC program can help with:
- Access to medical services
- Making sure you feel comfortable at SCHS, MDAS and MBH
- Going to medical appointments with you
- Making sure follow-up appointments are made
- Information and education to support your health
- To help arrange transport if needed
An Initiative of the State Government of Victoria in association with VACCHO Aboriginal Health
Indigenous Art competition
We’re reaching out to local First Nations artists to enter our artwork competition. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists of all ages are encouraged to participate and create an artwork that will be used in SCHS publications to be developed specifically for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in our area. For more information click here or contact Megan in the Cultural Hub on 5022 5444.
Have your say – Advanced Care Planning
We would like to hear from you about what you understand about Advanced Care Planning. Please contact Megan in the Cultural Hub if you would like any help completing the questions, or if you need more information.
Click here for the survey flyer
Or, if you would like to complete this quick survey online – follow this link.
Our Service
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS), Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) and Mildura Base Hospital (MDAS) are working together through the Aboriginal Health Promotion and Chronic Care Program (AHPACC) to meet the needs of Aboriginal people who have chronic illness.
Eligibility
Who we work with
We work with people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent living in Sunraysia who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness.
We also work with people who have two or more risk factors for chronic disease, such as:
- Smoking
- Not enough fruit and vegetables
- Overweight
- Not enough exercise
- High alcohol intake
- High blood pressure
Make an Appointment
Call SCHS on 5022 5444 and ask for our AHPACC worker Megan Kelly.
We acknowledge the First Peoples of the MillewaMallee, The Latji Latji, Ngintait and Nyeri Nyeri, as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Country on which we are. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present of First People of Millewa-Mallee and the ancient connection they hold with their Country.