Closing the Gap
Our practice bulk bill Indigenous health assessment and can assist you with “Closing the Gap”
Ask your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker for more information about your health check.
Closing the Gap
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian with chronic disease or who is at risk of chronic disease, the Closing the Gap (CTG) Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment Measure helps you get most prescription medicines at a lower price, or free of charge if you have a Health Care Card.
Your doctor will assess your eligibility for the scheme and will arrange registration.
Indigenous health assessment (Bulk Billed)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health checks must be done by your usual doctor, nurse or clinic. They include:
- Asking you about your health
- Doing a physical examination
- Organising any tests you need
- Writing up a health plan for you
Or Call (07) 5599 1400

Bulk Billing
The following patients are generally bulk billed by most of the Doctors:
• Pension Card Holders
• DVA Card Holders
• Concession Card Holders
• Children 16 and Under
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OPEN SEVEN DAYS
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Saturday 8:30am – 12pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm
PH: (07) 5599 1400
EM: office@coolmedical.com.au
91 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD