The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) has opened on Brisbane’s northside, providing culturally safe, specialised care for people aged 50 and over who are living with chronic or complex health conditions related to ageing.
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The clinic is a collaborative initiative between the Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (MATSICHS) and Metro North Health, designed to improve access to geriatric care for First Nations communities in the Moreton Bay region.
Operating every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, the HAC alternates weekly between MATSICHS Caboolture (21 King St, Caboolture) and MATSICHS Strathpine. Services are offered in a culturally respectful environment, supporting the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and their families.
The clinic provides a wide range of geriatric services, including:
- Cognitive and functional assessments
- Restorative care assessments
- Comprehensive geriatric evaluations
- Dementia diagnosis and management
- Falls risk assessment and prevention
- Polypharmacy (multiple medication) reviews
In addition to direct patient care, immediate family members of eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may also access support through the clinic. The Healthy Ageing Clinic represents an important step in ensuring older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive high-quality, culturally appropriate care that supports healthy, independent ageing.
By focusing on early identification of issues such as dementia, fall risks, and the risks of taking multiple medications, the clinic helps prevent hospitalisations and supports elders to maintain independence and quality of life for longer.
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Referrals are required from a general practitioner to Metro North Hospital and Health Geriatric Services. For more information or to enquire about appointments, community members can contact MATSICHS Caboolture on (07) 5428 5855.
Featured image credit: Metro North Health
Published 7-May-2025
