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Have clients with unmet chronic health needs?

Primary Care at Home is designed to reconnect vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Perth with the primary health services they need. Following your referral, our nurse practitioner will conduct a comprehensive health assessment and create an individual health plan that links your client with the health services they require.

Who's eligible for Primary Care at Home?

The service is free and available to people who:

  • Live in metropolitan Perth (Two Rocks to Pinjarra) and over 18 years of age.
  • Diagnosed or at risk of developing a chronic disease. This can be a chronic physiological or mental health condition i.e. diabetes, depression, asthma, anxiety.
  • Client needs support in finding and/or forming a lasting connection with a GP.

Currently, we cannot accept referrals from general practitioners (GPs) or hospitals.

How to refer a patient

We accept referrals from community service organisations that support the social needs of clients in the community. This includes:

  • Community mental health support services
  • Home support services
  • Housing/homeless services
  • Social housing services
  • Local community coordinators
  • Community crisis support services
  • Emergency relief services
  • Community alcohol and drug services
  • Community outreach services.

Currently, we cannot accept referrals from general practitioners (GPs) or hospitals.

To refer a patient, please call our friendly team and ask for the Primary Care at Home Program Manager.

Our partner community organisations