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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, CheckUP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

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CheckUP works with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities through a range of initiatives.

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There are so many ways you can support the work of CheckUP and our vision of better health for the people and communities that need it most.

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CheckUP Strategic Directions 2025-2027

Download CheckUP Strategic Directions 2025-2027 document to learn more about CheckUP’s vision, purpose, values and priorities.

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Rural Primary Health Service

The aim of the Rural Primary Health Service (RPHS) is to increase effective management of chronic conditions or chronic condition risks in regional and remote communities. This is accomplished by providing additional allied health sessions to eligible patients at no cost.

Objectives

The program’s objectives are to:
• increase the number of people who are effectively managing their chronic condition (or chronic condition risk) in underserviced regional or remote communities.
• increase equitable access to sustainable primary healthcare services in underserviced regional or remote communities

Patient eligibility

People eligible to be referred into the RPHS program must have:
– chronic condition or
– a chronic condition risk.

For people with a chronic condition, a GP will need to refer into the program by determining whether a person is eligible for Chronic Disease Management services. People on a care plan are eligible to receive two additional sessions or unlimited group sessions under the RPHS program. People at risk of a chronic condition are eligible for 2 sessions or unlimited group sessions. The service they access must correspond to the identified risk factor/s.

Download the Rural Primary Health Service (RPHS) fact sheet to learn more about the project.

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RPHS referral form

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Culturally significant dates flyer

Download the flyer to view culturally significant dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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CheckUP celebrates 2023 – 2024 | Annual Report released

CheckUP is proud to introduce its latest Annual Report.

The Annual Report was launched at CheckUP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 November 2024. The FY2023-24 Audited Annual Financial Report (including Directors’ Report) is available here.

Read the Annual Report and find out about CheckUP’s 25th Anniversary celebrations. Significant changes have occurred over the past 25 years of making an impact. While we have been in a period of transition, our commitment to quality healthcare delivery in remote and rural areas remains constant.

Ann Maree Liddy, CEO of CheckUP Australia, said, “The past 12 months have been a milestone period for CheckUP as we celebrated 25 years of operation. Over this quarter-century, we have witnessed profound technological, environmental, and societal changes that have reshaped the way we live and work.

While these advancements have enhanced the quality of healthcare delivery, some challenges remain unchanged. For instance, residents of rural and remote regions in Queensland, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, continue to experience poorer health outcomes compared to their urban counterparts. Access to healthcare in these areas remains fragmented and inconsistent, underscoring the enduring importance of the work we carry out in partnership with our valued health service providers and collaborators.”

Access the report to read Ms Liddy’s full Annual Report message and find out about CheckUP programs which have continued to grow and health service delivery. In addition, Workforce programs expanded and #GoHealth Careers Expo held in June 2024 attracted a record 1,900 students! The report also has insights into the impact of CheckUP’s programs, patient feedback, funding partner relationships, leadership and staff.

We recognise and thank Primary Health Networks, Hospital and Health Services, Community Controlled Health Organisations, members, and health and community services.

We sincerely appreciate CheckUP funders, supporters, members, sponsors, Board, and staff.

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Watch the 2023-2024 Annual Report Video

Read the FY2023-24 Audited Annual Financial Report (including Directors’ Report) HERE

 

Access for All – Cases for Inclusion

Read lived experience stories from people with disability and health providers.

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Going all OUT for Outreach Micro-credentials

Download the fact sheet to learn more about the Going all OUT for Outreach micro-credentials program.

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Access for All Disability Awareness Training (Indigenous) fact sheet

Read about CheckUP’s Access for All Program and the Disability Awareness Training it offers.

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Access for All Disability Awareness Training fact sheet

Read about CheckUP’s Access for All Program and the Disability Awareness Training it offers.

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Evaluation of Access for All – Disability Awareness for Health Providers

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of Access for All – Disability Awareness for Health Providers, conducted by the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre (AERC).

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CheckUP’s Cultural Safety Patient-Reported Experience Measure (PREMS)

Read more about CheckUP’s Cultural Safety Patient-Reported Experience Measure (PREMS).

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