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Kalwun Health Service offers an accessible and affordable dental service including screening, treatments and education programs at the Miami health clinic.

To be eligible for dental appointments at a Kalwun Health Clinic, you must be a regular ongoing patient of the Kalwun Health Service.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely than other Australians to have lost all their teeth and have gum disease and are less likely to have received preventive dental care and more likely to have untreated dental disease (Jamieson et al. 2010).

Kalwun's dental service aims to improve overall oral health in our mob for children and adults alike and close the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians in this area.

Kalwun offers a range of medical services to keep our mob healthy including GPs, immunisation and health assessments at our three clinics on the Gold Coast.

We offer access to male and female doctors, nurses, Aboriginal health workers and transport support.

Combining on-site clinic services with travelling community-based services, our team is well placed to assist you with your health goals.

Kalwun offers access to male and female doctors, nurses and Aboriginal health workers at our medical clinics across the Gold Coast.

Kalwun runs regular programs for men and women which provide a range of free activities and a chance to meet new people and make new friends.

Kalwun Health Service facilitates targeted health programs to combat specific health issues in our mob across a variety of ages and health conditions.

Programs include research projects, the Deadly Choices program for schools and the community, mental health, alcohol and other drug support, school health visits, chronic disease assistance, child and maternal health support and wellbeing programs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed how we live and work and Kalwun's vision that “our people live long, healthy, prosperous and happy lives” is as important as ever.

This page provides information and links to further resources regarding the pandemic including vaccinations and testing.

Vaccination

Getting vaccinated can help ensure our mob, particularly our Elders, are safe and protected from COVID-19.

Locations

Kalwun is currently offering COVID-19 vaccination at all three of our health clinics.

Find your nearest Kalwun clinic to arrange your COVID-19 vaccination with us or alternatively visit the PHN Gold Coast website to find out about more vaccination options on the Gold Coast.

Testing

Kalwun's dedicated Respiratory Clinic at Nerang was closed permanently on Friday 10 June 2022.

For alternative COVID-19 testing sites, visit the Queensland Government website.

Support

13 HEALTH 

For health advice, including an over-the-phone nurse assessment of your symptoms call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 

You will be asked if you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and if you would prefer to speak with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurse.

Mob Link

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) has recently launched Mob Link, a service that supports Mob across SEQ by linking them up to health and social services including COVID care specific supports. Call Mob Link on 1800 254 354.

For more information on Mob Link and helpful resources, visit the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health website.

National Coronavirus Hotline 

Call 1800 020 080 if you are seeking information on COVID-19. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Restrictions information

Restrictions on mask-wearing, venues and more are constantly changing. To find out the latest on restrictions, check out the Health Direct Restriction Checker. 

Just diagnosed with COVID-19?

If you have severe difficulty breathing, call triple zero (000) immediately and tell the call handler and the paramedics on arrival if you have COVID-19.

For more information on what to expect and do if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, head to the Health Direct website for information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Testimonials

Hear from some of our Gold Coast community members on why they decided to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Please see below for answers to some frequently asked questions at our health clinics.

Do I need to be a patient of Kalwun health to access the dental services? 

Yes, you have to be a regular client accessing the health clinic for your health needs and have a health assessment annually to access the dental services.

Can your transport take me to the shops? 

No, the health service transport is only to provide transport to and from the health clinics for medical appointments and to the chemist if you need to collect your prescription. 

Do I need to be a patient of the service to access the podiatrist or other allied health or specialist services? 

Yes, you need to be a regular client accessing the health clinic for your health needs and have a health assessment annually to be eligible for allied health and specialist services.

Can I get a repeat prescription without an appointment with the Doctor? 

No, you must make an appointment to get a repeat prescription from the Doctor. 

Can I have the Doctor fill out Centrelink or Workcover paperwork without making an appointment? 

No, you need an appointment with a Doctor to complete any paperwork.

Do I need to make an appointment to get a referral for a specialist? 

Yes, you need to make an appointment with a Doctor to get a referral for a specialist.

Does Kalwun provide emergency housing? 

No, Kalwun does not provide emergency or crisis accommodation. Tenants in Kalwun properties are either on a medium or long-term basis, for more information contact Head Office.

Does Kalwun provide food vouchers? 

No, Kalwun does not provide food vouchers.