A number of key local services can assist with the provision of culturally appropriate ATSI health care.

Risk Factors

Anti-tobacco programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - Resource sheet no. 4 produced for the Closing the Gap Clearinghouse

QUIT have an Aboriginal Health Liaison officer who can provide assistance. Toni Mason can be contacted via email: toni.mason@quit.org.au  or see the website for Quit's Aboriginal Program

Planning for a Healthier North - Resources (See the menu at the right of the page)

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service phone: 03 9419 3000, email: info@vahs.org.au 

Chronic Disease

1. The Heart Foundation offers online resources for General Practitioners.   
2. Diabetes Australia (Vic) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program 
3. Victorian Government Koori website
   
   

Acute

The following local hospitals have Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers.

• St Vincent’s Hospital: Call: 9288 3436 or St Vincent's Aboriginal Healthcare
• Royal Melbourne Hospital: Call: 9342 7440
• Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital: Call: Ms Julie Philips phone 03 9929 8919
• Royal Women's Hospital: Call: Aboriginal Women's Health  Business Unit phone 03 8345 3047 or 03 8345 3048