Blacktown Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Clinic
Meet the Blacktown Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Clinic Team
Ms. Taleisha Gittoes
- About
Taleisha is a registered nurse and an Aboriginal Health Worker. Taleisha brings a high level of clinical expertise to her role as well as over a decade worth of experience. Taleisha is focussed on making sure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to the best possible care.
Patients will be referred by their doctor to Taleisha.
Interests: Aboriginal health and wellbeing, chronic disease managment and long term care management
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
- Health Check
Book a longer appointment to talk about your overall health, any concerns you have, and what care or support may be helpful for you.
- Extra Follow-Up Care
Depending on your needs, you may be able to access additional follow-up appointments to help monitor your health, discuss results and keep your care on track.
- Ongoing Health Support
If you are living with diabetes, heart disease, asthma or another long-term condition, a consulting GP can help coordinate your ongoing care and monitoring.
- Allied Health Services
You may be eligible for referrals to services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics, exercise physiology, diabetes education or speech pathology, depending on your health needs.
- Mental Health
Talk to a consulting GP about stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep or other mental health concerns. They can discuss treatment options and arrange further support where appropriate.
- Help With Medicine Costs
Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may be able to reduce the cost of some PBS medicines through the Closing the Gap program. Ask a consulting GP whether this may apply to you.
- Screening & Prevention
Get help staying up to date with health checks, vaccinations, screening and other preventive care appropriate for your age, health and circumstances.
- Specialist Referrals
If you need specialist, hospital or other health services, a consulting GP can help arrange referrals and coordinate the next steps in your care.
