Aboriginal 48 Hour Follow Up Service

This service is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) who need ongoing care after leaving  hospital. This area is the traditional land of the Dharawal, Gadigal, Wangal, Gweagal and Bidjigal peoples.

Our Team 

• You will receive support from a team of Health Care Workers

What we do

After you leave the hospital, a staff member will call you within 2 days to have a yarn about:

• How you’re feeling
• How you’re managing at home
• If you understood the doctors’ instructions  
• Whether you need any extra help  
• If you’ve made your follow-up doctor appointment
• If you’ve gotten your prescriptions from the chemist
• Connecting you with other health workers or services outside the hospital
• Providing information on services to help you recover

Who we support

This service is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 15 who have recently been in hospital.

It is available at:

• St George Hospital
• Prince of Wales Hospital
• The Sutherland Hospital  
• Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital

How to get our support  

If you are eligible, we will call you within 2 working days of leaving the hospital.

Flyer

48hr follow up service flyer 

More information  

To learn more, contact the Integrated Care Unit on 02 9540 8175.