Aboriginal Chronic Care Program

The Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (ACCP) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at-risk of developing a chronic condition.

ACCP will help you to:

• Understand your chronic condition
• Look after your chronic condition
• Keep track of your appointments
• Set and work towards achieving health goals
• Get referrals to other health services as needed e.g. Mental Health, Nutrition, Drug and Alcohol, Social Work, Women's Health
• Help with finding other government services as needed e.g. Centrelink, Housing

Anyone can make a referral to the Aboriginal Chronic Care Program.

What is a chronic condition?

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts for longer than 6-months.
Some examples of a chronic conditions are:

• Arthritis (joint pain and stiffness)
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease (issues with the heart and blood vessels)
• Diabetes (high blood sugar levels)
• Heart disease (problems with the heart)
• Kidney disease (problems with kidneys)
• Osteoporosis (weak bones)
• Respiratory disease (lung issues)

How to get in contact:

Location: Budyari Community Health Centre or Wellama Community Health Centre
Phone: (02) 8781 8020
Fax: (02) 9608 0701