Aboriginal children experience ear health challenges at significantly higher rates than non-Aboriginal children:
By embedding ENT specialist services within Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre, Dr Nguyen provides accessible, culturally appropriate care that addresses these critical health inequities.
This partnership directly addresses Closing the Gap health targets by:
While Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre primarily serves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, please contact Tharawal reception to discuss your specific situation and eligibility for ENT services.
Tharawal operates as a Medicare bulk-billing practice, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs for patients with a valid Medicare card.
Contact Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Centre on 02 4628 4837. Reception staff will coordinate your referral and arrange an appointment with Dr Nguyen during his specialist clinic sessions at Tharawal.
Yes, a referral from your GP or Tharawal GP is required to access specialist ENT services. If you're already receiving care at Tharawal, speak with your regular GP about an ENT referral.
Tharawal provides transport services to clients with no other means of attending medical appointments. Discuss transport assistance when booking your appointment.
Yes, family members are welcome to attend appointments for support. Tharawal recognises the importance of family involvement in health decisions and care planning.
Cultural safety is achieved through:
Yes, Dr Nguyen specialises in managing chronic ear infections in children, including grommets insertion, eardrum repair, and comprehensive hearing assessments. He works closely with Tharawal's HEALS program for coordinated ear health care.
Surgical procedures are performed at appropriate hospital facilities (location discussed during consultation based on clinical needs and patient preferences). Tharawal staff will support care coordination and follow-up.
Dr Nguyen provides continuity of specialist ENT care at Tharawal. Your ongoing primary care continues with your regular Tharawal GP, creating a coordinated team approach to your health.
By providing culturally safe specialist ENT care within a community-controlled setting, this service directly addresses health inequities experienced by Aboriginal children. Early treatment of ear disease improves hearing, speech development, school performance, and lifelong opportunities - contributing to Closing the Gap health and education targets.
Yes, Tharawal provides comprehensive primary health care, mental health support, social services, dental care, maternal and child health programs, and aged care. Speak with reception about accessing Tharawal's full range of services.
