Aunty Jeans Program
This program is implemented through the Aunty
Jeans Program and aims to educate the
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District
participants of the Aunty Jeans Program on how
(MLHD) Aboriginal Health Unit is staffed by 31
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. The team to care for their feet if they have diabetes. It
also allows the Aboriginal Health Workers to
provides a comprehensive, culturally
screen the feet of their participants and refer to
appropriate service to the Aboriginal
a GP and or a podiatrist if necessary.
communities within the MLHD.
The staff provide services to inpatients and
community members. When an Aboriginal
patient is admitted into hospital, staff will visit
the patient and provide support to both the
patient and family during their stay. They also
act as a link between hospital staff and patients.
ABOUT US
AUNTY JEANS PROGRAM
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The Aunty Jeans Program is a community
orientated program to support Aboriginal people
with/or at risk of chronic illness, incorporating
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health promotion, education and selfINFORMATION
management.
For further information regarding the programs
The program combines health assessments,
and services that the Aboriginal Health staff
information and education, exercise sessions
within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District
and healthy eating intertwined with fun
provide, or to find out what programs are
activities. The program caters for most ages
located in which sites, you can contact our
and levels of ability.
Aboriginal Health Office on the details below
from Monday to Friday between 8:30am and
A diverse range of health service providers from 5:00pm
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
provide support including Aboriginal Health
Workers, diabetes educators, physiotherapists, CONTACT
dieticians, occupational therapists and
Aboriginal Health
respiratory services staff, and other health
PO Box 159
professionals. Guest speakers from external
government and non-government agencies also Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
attend and support the program.
Toll Free Number: 1800 249 645
Ph: 0269 386 175
Fax: 0269 386 176
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