Kwinana School Program (KSP)

The Kwinana School Health Program provides local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with access to:

  • Health education
  • Child health checks
  • GPs and specialist services
  • Community support

Moorditj Koort’s Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) monitors and supports the health of enrolled students. The goal is to reduce chronic illness in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

How does it work?

At the start of each school year, the Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) visits participating schools to distribute consent forms to parents and guardians. These forms are collected with support from the school’s Aboriginal Indigenous Education Officers (AIEOs).

Once forms are returned, the AHP coordinates with the school and local GPs to schedule health check visits.

What checks do the children get?

On Health Check Day, Nakita — our Aboriginal Health Practitioner — performs checks on:

  • Eyes, ears, skin, hair, teeth
  • Weight and height
  • Sleep and nutrition questions

Each child receives a complimentary Moorditj Koort Health Promotion Backpack after their check.

KSP School Visit

What happens if a health issue is identified?

The AHP works with local medical centres and GPs to arrange follow-up visits at the school. The GP reviews the child’s Health Check Letter and 715 assessment before conducting their own evaluation.

If needed, the AHP helps families access specialist services such as:

  • Audiology
  • ENT
  • Dietitian
  • Diabetes Educator
  • Paediatrician

Which schools are involved?

  • Medina Primary School
  • Leda Primary School
  • Orelia Primary School
  • Gilmore College

If your school isn’t listed but is interested, please Contact Us.

How much does it cost?

FREE — provided by Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation.

Need to know more?

To find out when the School Program AHP will visit your child’s school, speak to your AIEO or Contact Us.

Closing the Gap

Are you registered for the Closing the Gap (CTG) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment?

  • Reduces the cost of PBS medicines
  • Eligible clients receive medicine at concession price
  • Free for those with a concession or health care card

Visit your GP to arrange CTG registration and reduce medication costs.

📄 Kwinana School Program – Brochure

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