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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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CheckUP administers a diverse range of visiting Outreach services across Queensland that are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
The Outreach Programs include:
RHOF, MOICDP, Healthy Ears, VOS and EESS offer a more flexible funding stream in the provision of medical specialist, GP, and allied health professional services to urban, regional, rural and remote locations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Funding through these programs is available to cover the out-of-pocket travel and administration expenses associated with the delivery of the Outreach service. Please refer to the Outreach Service Delivery Standards for the IAHP programs or the RHOF Service Delivery Standards for more information.
The aim of the MOICDP is to increase access to a range of health services, including expanded primary health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the treatment and management of chronic disease.
We support this by connecting with a number of service types including, medical specialists, allied health professionals, nursing services, outreach general practitioners, Aboriginal health workers and multidisciplinary teams.
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The Rural Health Outreach Fund (RHOF) aims to ensure all Australians have the same opportunity to access medical services, regardless of the location in which they live. The RHOF supports outreach health activities to address health issues identified in regional, rural, and remote locations, including through improved coordination and combination of health activities. There is emphasis on the following health priorities.
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The aim of the Healthy Ears program is to increase access to a range of health services including expanded primary health for Indigenous children and youth (0-21 years) for the diagnosis, treatment and management of ear and hearing health.
All funded services delivered in Queensland are required to be aligned to the Queensland Government’s 10 year policy to improve the ear and hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children—Deadly Kids, Deadly Futures 2016-2026—and the National Otitis Media Guidelines.
Service priorities are early childhood (preschool); and/or school surveillance programs. Preference will be given to providers who can demonstrate effective referral pathways, information sharing strategies and opportunities to provide ear health education which strengthen community capacity for better hearing.
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The aim of the VOS is to deliver outreach optometry services to people living in regional, rural and remote locations, who do not have ready access to primary eye care services. This includes expanded services to improve eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in rural and remote locations.
The aim of the Visiting Optometrist Scheme (VOS) is to increase optometry services for people living in regional, rural, and remote locations.
In recognition of the need for culturally sensitive services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, VOS funded outreach services may be provided in major cities (MM1), provided that the service is delivered in an Aboriginal Medical Service, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or other culturally safe/appropriate host organisation.
The VOS is made up of an Indigenous and non-Indigenous component with the Indigenous component making up 40 per cent of the total annual funding allocation in each jurisdiction.
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Related programs and resources
View fact sheetThe Eye and Ear Surgical Support (EESS) program aims to reduce the instances of avoidable vision and hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, through ensuring timely access to eye and ear surgical care, by strengthening patient pathways and support.
EESS services are prioritised to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in regional, rural, and remote locations across Queensland.
The EESS is funded by the Australian Department of Health, under the Indigenous Australians’ Health Program, and forms part of CheckUP’s Outreach services.
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Phone: (07) 3105 8300
Email: outreachservices@checkup.org.au