For clients For service providers Care coordinators are nurses or Aboriginal health practitioners who assist clients who have complex or chronic health conditions. Care coordinators assist clients by monitoring and coordinating care and treatment plans with other service providers and specialists. Care coordinators are located at each town clinic and do outreach with the Social […]
An audiologist is a specialist ear practitioner who will check your ears for hearing loss, ear infection, or other ear health issues. Ear disease can be prevented and treated so regular checks are important. The audiologist can support people to get hearing aids if they need them. The audiologist sometimes visits schools in Alice Springs […]
Are you ready to quit smoking? Seeing a doctor or other health professional is a good first step when planning to quit.
Congress is part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Remote Community Connectors (RCC) Program and we support people with disabilities to apply for the NDIS.
Congress NDIS Therapy Services helps provide adults, children and young people with therapy from speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists…
What is a Health Check? An Aboriginal health check, also called a 715 health check, is a complete check of your physical health and wellbeing to keep you on track to stay well. When you come in for your health check, you will see an Aboriginal health practitioner (AHP) or nurse then a doctor. They […]
Alukura offers a women’s only pre and postnatal maternity service. It is guided by traditional Aboriginal grandmothers to preserve and recognise Aboriginal identity, culture, law and languages, as they relate to birthing, pregnancy, childbirth and the care of Aboriginal women and babies. Alukura Women’s Health Service is an Aboriginal women-only place caring for the health […]
The Frail Aged and Disabled (FAAD) programs provides a health service to Aboriginal people who are aged and/or disabled and have significant access issues that prevent them from visiting Congress services for their health care needs.
The Congress Bush Mobile visits clients who live on outstations within 100km of Alice Springs.
Congress’ Childcare & Preschool centre is available to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Congress’ Social & Emotional Wellbeing services can help you with feeling safe and happy, and relationships with your mob.
Walking alongside families to build family strengths to achieve family goals
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