On the Coast – Families Issue 105 I April/May 2020 | Page 10

C E N T R A L C OA S T P R I M A RY C A R E Health on the Streets A mobile health clinic providing health checks to people experiencing homelessness C entral Coast Primary Care is excited to announce Health on The Streets (HoTS), a Mobile Health Clinic that will provide health checks to people experiencing homelessness on the Central Coast. HoTS combines homeless outreach and clinical care from a custom fitted medical van that will travel around the Central Coast and deliver healthcare to rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness. HoTS was officially launched on Tuesday 10 March 2020. Health on The Streets (HoTS) is an initiative brought about from years of campaigning for more services for people experiencing homelessness on the Central Coast and is made possible by funding secured through the Commonwealth Department of Health. Central Coast Primary Care has a history of local homeless outreach and recognises the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness; accessing basic healthcare being one of those challenges. Central Coast Primary Care CEO, Michelle Bradbury says “People experiencing homelessness often face a range of barriers to accessing basic healthcare services, such as going to a GP. Practical barriers can include disengagement from healthcare services, inadequate or no identification, and poor trust in systems and processes. More importantly, personal barriers of illness Approximately 1 in 200 people experience homelessness in Australia, with over a third of the homeless population living in NSW and the Central Coast experiences three times higher than the national average for length of homelessness. The launch of Health on The Streets will saw local Politicians, Community CENTRAL COAST CARE IS EXCIT Services PRIMARY Organisations, Health including mental health and drug abuse, Professionals, and the community come medication compliance and affordability ANNOUNCE THE OFFICIAL O to celebrate this exciting LAUNCH and of healthcare often means that healthcare together innovative new program. Michelle is not a priority for homeless people. Bradbury says “The interest from local This model of collaboration with homeless services, healthcare providers existing homeless services and local and the general community on the Coast health care providers such as general has been extraordinary and we believe practices, allied health professionals and that once established this program can hospital emergency departments is key be a whole of community approach – one to improving the health and wellbeing of where we can all make a difference.” homeless people.” Health on The Streets Bridging the gap in homeless health Clare Marcangelo Formulating The Future One Thought at a Time... Workshops Early Learning Centre Mentoring Workshops 1 Bridge Avenue Chain Valley Bay NSW 2259 4358 3155 Early Learning Centre Mentoring 1 Bridge Avenue Chain Valley Bay 4358 3155 10 O N T H E C OA S T – FAM ILIES CHILDREN’S NUTRITIONIST PLEASE JOIN US Caring, practical treatment plans for your family. “ Lets create 10 change within our homes TUESDAY MARCH 2020 Specialising in childhood behavioural issues, learning and anxiety. together ” 2:30PM - 3:30PM Child & family nurse & educational consultant supporting you with gentle parenting tools beyond birth and throughout your toddlers’ tumultuous years. Working with families for over 20 years THE ENTRANCE ROAD ERINA 167B COVERED BY MOST PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS Phone [phone] to book or go to RSVP to Elon at C o 02 4365 2294 o ntact N ikki at [email protected] [email protected] www.erinanutrition.com.au FOR MORE INFORMATION ATMS29747 ABN 89456352713