Vol 6 No 2 April 2006 - June 2006: ISSN 1445-7253
A peer-reviewed electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Website reviews
This section of the Bulletin provides summaries of websites of relevance to Indigenous health. The summaries are intended to make users aware of new and/or revised sites, and we do not attempt a formal review of the sites. If you know of a new and/or revised site that would be of interest to other users, please contact us.
- Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc. added 3 April 2006
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Inc.
What is the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service?
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health service which delivers a range of health services to clients from Port Lincoln and the surrounding areas.
Services include the following:
- immunisation
- chronic disease management
- hearing screenings
- drop-in centre
- home visits / community service
- diabetes programs
- nutrition programs
- sexual health programs
- substance misuse support services
- mental health support service
- social and emotional wellbeing counselling
- family support service
- maternal and child health
- well women’s clinic
- well men’s health
- hospital liaison
- aged care
- financial counselling
- transportation of patients
- foster care placement for children
The service is staffed by health professionals such as Aboriginal health workers, registered nurses, doctors, case workers, a podiatrist, a physiotherapist and a paediatrician.
What is the website about?
The website provides information about the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service, including details of the structure of the health services, facilities, programs and research projects.
Who is the site aimed at?
The website provides information for those who are interested in using the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service and for health professionals who are interested in or who wish to refer others to Indigenous community controlled health services in the Port Lincoln area
Should I check it out?
This attractive site includes artwork and photos. The information provided is well organised, in an easy to use menu. This is a useful site for people looking for information about services and programs provided by the Indigenous community controlled health sector in the Port Lincoln Area.
Reviewed 2 March 2006
