Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Report, 2008-09: OATSIH Services Reporting - Key Results

The main findings from the 2008-09 OATSIH Services Reporting data collection show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: primary health care services provided 2.1 million episodes of health care to around 375,000 clients. The report indicates Substance use specific services provided treatment and assistance to address substance use issues to about 23,200 clients. In addition, Bringing Them Home and Link Up counselling services provided counselling to about 8,400 clients. (From AIHW) AIHW catalogue number (IHW31)