What you are entitled to after the check
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Your written report
A written summary of your health check findings and a health plan is offered to you. Keep it somewhere safe — it is useful to share with other health services or specialists.
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Free nurse follow-up visits
Up to 10 free follow-up visits per year with a practice nurse or Aboriginal health worker (MBS item 10987). These are at no cost to you and happen between GP visits.
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Allied health referrals
If the check found something that needs more support, your GP can refer you to a dietitian, physiotherapist, diabetes educator, podiatrist, or other allied health professional — with Medicare subsidy.
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Closing the Gap PBS
If you have a chronic condition, your GP can register you for the CTG scheme — which reduces or removes your PBS medication co-payments. Ask your GP if this applies to you.
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Blood test follow-up
If blood tests were ordered at the check, your GP will contact you to discuss results. Ask the clinic how they notify patients — some call, some send a letter, some use an app.
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Care plan (if conditions found)
If the check found a chronic condition like diabetes or kidney disease, your GP can create a care plan (item 965) — which unlocks 5 allied health visits per calendar year.
👩⚕️ The 10 free follow-up visits — what are they?
After a 715 health check, a practice nurse or Aboriginal health worker can provide up to 10 follow-up services per calendar year on behalf of your GP. These are bulk billed — no cost to you.
They can include: checking progress on your health goals, medication reminders, BSL or blood pressure checks, lifestyle support, arranging further appointments, and health education. Many people do not know these visits exist — ask your clinic to book them.
📅 When is my next check due?
The 715 health check is available every 9 months. Enter today’s date (or when you had your last check) to see your next eligible date.
If the check found something
• A referral — your GP will write a referral letter. Follow it up at the clinic or ask the receptionist to book the appointment for you.
• A new medication — the pharmacist can explain how to take it and answer questions. A nurse follow-up visit can help with reminders.
• A chronic condition (diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease) — ask your GP about a care plan and the Closing the Gap PBS co-payment scheme.
• More tests needed — ask the clinic when and how you will get results. Do not assume no news is good news.
• Nothing found — that is a good result. Keep coming back every 9 months so small changes can be caught early.
🏠 Find a community health service near you
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) provide culturally safe follow-up care and can help coordinate all the services above.
Find an ACCHO — naccho.org.au →