Australia - Apply for the Indigenous Australians Health Program (IAHP)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for the Indigenous Australians Health Program (IAHP), the applicant has to approach the Department of Health and Aged Care link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Indigenous Australians Health Program.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of Indigenous heritage
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Medicare card
• Any relevant medical records
• Any other document (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health and Aged Care
GPO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Switchboard 02 6289 1555
Free call - 1800 020 103
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Indigenous Australians' Health Program (IAHP) in Australia, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Be accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.
• Be a legal entity, such as an incorporated association, incorporated cooperative, or Aboriginal corporation.
• Provide evidence of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage, such as a birth certificate, identification card, or letter from a community leader.

Fees

• There is no fee for Indigenous Australians Health Program.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 – 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email Id
• Business Information
• Associate details
• Menu details
• Plan details
• Date
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Indigenous Australians' Health Programme (IAHP) is a major Australian Government health program that funds primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• The IAHP is delivered through Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and other health initiatives.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The IAHP's four main themes are:

• Primary health care services – such as immunisation, activities to reduce smoking or activities that improve service delivery.
• Population health – such as programs to improve maternal and child health, reduce chronic disease and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Strengthening the health system – such as initiatives to improve data collection and reporting, workforce development and the use of technology in health care.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific initiatives – such as programs to address the unique health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, such as rheumatic heart disease, diabetes and mental health.