Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care

Healthy Ageing Clinic staff providing specialised care to Aboriginal Elder (second from right).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders living in Brisbane’s northside can now receive specialised geriatric care in a culturally safe and supportive environment thanks to the launch of a new service.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people aged 50 and over aswell as their immediate family members.

Delivered in partnership between Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (MATSICHS) and Metro North Health, the clinic focuses on complex and chronic conditions associated with ageing, with the aim to enhance the quality of life for older patients through personalised, culturally informed healthcare.

The clinic provides a range of essential geriatric services including cognitive and functional assessments, restorative care, dementia diagnosis and management, falls risk assessment, and medication reviews.

By delivering these key services, HAC ensures patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs.

Accessible via GP referral to Metro North Hospital and Health Geriatric Services, HAC operates every Tuesday from 9am to 4:30pm, alternating between the MATSICHS Caboolture and MATSICHS Strathpine clinics.

This initiative represents a significant step towards ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders receive the specialised care they deserve, close to home.