aboriginal health Archives

Pneumococcal disease

Pneumococcal disease is illness caused by infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Read about the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Antenatal care in Aboriginal communities

Aboriginal Health, Babies and Pregnancy

If you’ve found out you’re pregnant, it’s important to visit your Aboriginal medical service as soon as you can. They’ll make appointments so you’re seeing someone regularly throughout your pregnancy. These appointments are called antenatal appointments or antenatal care.

Health checks for indigenous people

Aboriginal Health, Tests and Investigations

Every aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander person of any age can get a free health check done every year. It’s called an indigenous health check.

Skin infections – scabies

Aboriginal Health, Dermatology, Kids and Teens Health

Scabies is caused by very small bugs called scabies mites. They dig under the skin to lay eggs.

Early childhood – Aboriginal families

Aboriginal Health, Babies and Pregnancy, Kids and Teens Health

Your child is important to the whole community and we can all help them grow up strong, healthy and proud. The most important thing our children need is to feel loved, cared for and safe.

Depression – Aboriginal health

Aboriginal Health, Mental Health, Videos

Sometimes, people feel very sad and don’t know why. If you’ve felt this way for a while, it’s possible you might have depression. Depression affects the mind, it’s pretty common, and can affect anyone.

Diabetes – Aboriginal health

Aboriginal Health, Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious condition that leads to having too much glucose in your blood. The main kinds of diabetes affecting our people are type two diabetes and gestational or pregnancy diabetes.

Ear infections – otitis media

Aboriginal Health, Ear Nose and Throat Health, Hearing Health, Kids and Teens Health

Otitis media is the main cause of hearing loss in Aboriginal children, but adults can get it too. The good news is that otitis media can be treated, and most importantly, can be prevented.