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.
CheckUP works with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities through a range of initiatives.
View allCheckUP works with partner organisations and health providers to create healthier communities and reduce health inequities through a range of initiatives.
View allThere 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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The Australian Government Department of Health funded Outreach programs have become a key component of Australia’s healthcare system for more than 20 years, ensuring that people living in regional, rural, and remote communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to the high-quality, multidisciplinary team care required to meet their health needs. In 2021-22, CheckUP supported approximately 150 Outreach providers to visit to 180 locations across the state.
Providing access to specialised medical services reduces patients’ needs to travel long distances to attend a consultation or receive treatment, meaning they can stay close to their family and community.
“Having my health care delivered close to home saves me many hours on the road, and it means less time away from my workplace and my wife and kids.” – Outreach patient
Health services vary between clinics and are planned in partnership through engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including general practices and primary health clinics.
Referral to Outreach health providers is coordinated by your GP and General Practice.
Read more about the Outreach Programs here.
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Patient feedback is very important to us to continue to improve Outreach services delivered across Queensland..
Provide feedbackThe Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides financial assistance for patients who are referred to specialist medical services not available at their local public hospital or health facility.
Eligible patients are able to apply for a subsidy to assist with travel and accommodation costs of accessing specialist medical services.
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