FAQ

OAMS is a bulk-billing service. This means that appointments with the GP are covered under Medicare. This also extends to specialist services that are based out of the Orange AMS, including podiatry, psychology, and hearing. It is important to note here that although OAMS is a bulk-billing service, we cannot guarantee that external referrals to specialists are also bulk-billed and may incur out-of-pocket costs.

Although we ask that you book an appointment, OAMS do provide book on the day appointments for those calling in the morning for an appointment on the day. We also provide a triage nurse who is able to assess a client to see if a review with the doctor is required. We also provide walk in appointments for elders, or young children and babies.

Both Dental and Walu Win are reserved for primary clients of the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service.

We have some questions you can answer to help workout if you are eligible for NDIS

• Are you younger than 65?
  You must younger than 65 to be eligible.
• Do you live in Australia?
  You must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident.
• Do you have a disability that is permanent?
  This means it won’t go away.
• Do you have a disability that affects:
  • The way you live your life?
  • You’re functional Capacity?
• Do you use equipment because of your disability?
  For example, a scooter to help you move around.
• Do you need some supports now to help you in the future?

If you answer 4 out of 5 for these questions you may be eligible for the NDIS. If you would like to enquire on how OAMS can best support you through this process please contact our office via email – ndis@oams.net.au or via phone – 0417 148 453.

Integrated Team Care, or ITC, is aimed at improving the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that live with one or more of the following chronic conditions; Diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Liver disease or Chronic Kidney Disease.

To gain access to this service, you have to identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, have a current GPMP and need to book in with your regular treating GP or doctor to ask about a referral to the ITC program.

The ITC program covers the costs of seeing specialist, fuel or transport, accommodation if travelling distance and also medical aids such as CPAP.

Core

• Assistance with Daily Living
• Transport
• Consumables
• Assistance with Social, Economic & Community Participation

Capital

• Assistive Technology
• Home Modifications, specialised Disability Accommodation and Vehicle Modifications

Capacity

• Support Coordination
• Improved Living Arrangements
• Increased Social & Community Participation
• Finding & Keeping a job
• Improved Relationships
• Improved Health & Wellbeing
• Improved Learning
• Improved Life Choices
• Improved Daily Living