A new health clinic in Strathpine is helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders stay healthier for longer, with access to specialist ageing care that puts cultural respect at its centre.
Culturally Safe Health Services Come to the Northside
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) now runs weekly in Strathpine and Caboolture, alternating Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is a partnership between Metro North Health and MATSICHS, supported by the Queensland Dementia and Frailty Network.
Strathpine’s clinic helps close long-standing health gaps for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by offering specialist geriatric care in a trusted, culturally safe setting.
The clinic supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, as well as their immediate family members, promoting community and family wellbeing.
A Focus on Ageing, Frailty and Dementia
The clinic helps Elders manage ageing-related health issues with assessments for memory, mobility, fall risks, and medication use.
Dementia care is a key focus, along with support for age-related frailty and disability. Geriatric specialists deliver care in a culturally safe setting where patients feel respected and understood.
Community-Led and Clinically Backed
Metro North Health, through its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team, has played a guiding role in setting up the clinics. Their work with MATSICHS ensures services are not only clinically sound but also embedded in community values and trust.
While many mainstream services fail to reach older Indigenous patients in ways that feel safe or welcoming, this model aims to change that. Staff at the clinic work closely with patients to offer care that reflects both medical needs and cultural identity.
How to Access the Clinic
To attend the clinic, patients need a GP referral to Metro North’s Geriatric Service. It runs Tuesdays, alternating between MATSICHS Caboolture and Strathpine.
The Strathpine site is located at 496–498 Gympie Road, and the Caboolture site is at 5 James Street. For those seeking more information, the Caboolture Satellite Hospital can be contacted on (07) 3049 9755.
Published 6-May-2025