Through Medicare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people can receive annual health checks from their doctor, as well as follow‑up care from other health professionals. These services aim to identify and treat health conditions that disproportionately affect First Nations people. This report explores the use of these services over time.
- Cat. no: IHW 209
Key findings
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25% of First Nations people had an annual health check in 2024
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57% of First Nations people had at least one health check in the 5-year period to 31 December 2024
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39% of First Nations people who had a health check in 2024 had a related follow-up service within 6 months
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Uptake of health checks has risen in Major cities, but fallen in more remote areas