Preventative Health Screening Saves Lives!
By prioritising preventative care, we aim to help you live a longer, healthier life.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are up to 60 times more likely to be affected by ARF which leads to RHD. These serious conditions are preventable and linked to social and cultural health factors.
What is Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)?
ARF is an inflammatory illness that can affect your heart, joints, brain, and skin. It often develops after untreated Strep throat, scarlet fever, or skin infections caused by Strep A bacteria. It is most common in children 5 – 14 years. ARF itself isn’t contagious, but the infections that lead to it are so prevention is the key.
Signs of ARF can include:
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)?
RHD is permanent damage to the heart valves caused by repeated or untreated ARF. While there’s no cure for RHD, we can stop it from developing by treating ARF early. Ongoing care, regular check-ups, and sometimes surgery can help manage the disease.
Protect your family with these simple steps:
Wash your hands and body every day
Keep cuts and sores clean and covered
Get sore throats checked and treated
Keep your home clean and tidy
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book a RHD check!
It’s just as important as caring for any other part of your wellbeing. Our Sexual Health Team provides confidential, non-judgmental support in a culturally safe space—whether you need information, treatment, or education.
We offer free sexual health checks, including a quick finger-prick blood test with results on the spot. These simple check-ups help you take care of yourself and detect infections early, such as syphilis, which is increasing in many communities. Early testing means early treatment, helping protect you and those around you.
Every 3 months if you have a new sexual partner
Every 12 months if your partner hasn’t changed
Even if you always use a condom, it’s still important
It’s completely confidential
Available for people aged 16 and over
Screening is quick and easy—just a urine sample or finger-prick blood test
It’s bulk billed, so there’s no cost to you
STIs can be harmful during pregnancy, so it’s important to get tested as soon as you know you’re pregnant and again during pregnancy. Some infections can cause serious health problems for both mum and bub—but early testing and treatment can prevent this from causing any issues.
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book a STI check!
Women’s Business – Your Body, Your Choice
Cervical screening can prevent cervical cancer—and keep you strong for your family and community.
Cervical screening looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV)—a common virus that can lead to cervical cancer if not treated early.
We know having your test can feel a bit awkward, maybe even scary. That’s normal. You’re not alone—and we’re here to make it safe, private, and your choice.
You should have a test if you:
Are aged 25 to 74
Have a cervix
Have ever been sexually active
Haven’t had a test in the last 5 years (or it’s your first time)
You now have a choice to Screen Your Way:
Both ways are safe and just as accurate. Choose what feels right for you.
It could save your life by picking up changes early
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers
We get it—it’s new, and it can feel personal. Our team will listen without judgement, explain things in plain language, and help you feel respected and supported.
Bring a friend, ask questions, or just come in for a yarn first. There’s no pressure.
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book an appointment for your screen.
Sadly, Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women. Breast Cancer Screening is an invaluable tool to detect any changes in your susus and keep our sistas healthy.
Having a breast screen is one of the best ways to look after your health. It helps find breast cancer early—before you feel or see anything wrong.
Need help or have questions?
If you’re unsure, our health team can help you book an appointment, explain what’s involved. You’re not alone—our team is here for you.
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book an appointment.
Lung cancer affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, and communities. It’s the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths for our people.
But there is good news: Finding lung cancer early can save lives. Screening helps find cancer before there are any signs or symptoms—when it’s easier to treat.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will offer a free lung check using a low-dose CT scan. This scan helps find early signs of lung cancer—before you feel sick.
You may be able to get a free scan if you:
Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Are aged between 50 and 70 years
Don’t have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer (feel well)
Smoke now or quit smoking in the past 10 years
Have smoked for many years (30 pack-years or more*)
*For example: 1 pack a day for 30 years, or 2 packs a day for 15 years.
At a hospital or radiology service (public or private)
In some rural and remote areas, a mobile lung screening truck will visit your community—run by Heart of Australia
If you think you might be eligible, or just want to learn more, have a yarn with your local health service. Our mob deserves the best care—this is about catching it early and staying strong for our families and communities.
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book an appointment.
Bowel cancer is a preventable cancer and if caught early it can be successfully treated in more than 90% of cases. We know that bowel cancer screening means that more cancers will be prevented or detected early, and more lives will be saved.
That’s why regular bowel screening is important, even if you feel healthy and don’t have any symptoms.
Bowel screening checks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can be an early sign of bowel cancer.
The test is:
Free through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Done at home
Simple and private
You just take a small sample of your poo using the test kit and send it back in the reply-paid envelope.
If you’re:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Aged 50 to 74
Enrolled with Medicare
You’ll be sent a free test kit in the mail every 2 years.
Bowel cancer often has no symptoms early on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to be diagnosed later
But when it’s found early, 9 out of 10 people survive
Call us on 1800 224 700 to book a time to bring the kit into the clinic, our team can explain it, show you how it works, or help send it off. We’ll make sure it’s comfortable, respectful and your choice.
Alternatively, click this helpful NBCP video which explains the process. Do the test when it comes in the mail – it could save your life!
