A "HEALTH precinct" will be in operation at the 2015 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout at Dubbo's Caltex Park this long weekend.
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It will be run by qualified health professionals and include chronic disease screening and referrals.
The Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) has joined forces with the Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service to host the precinct that will "educate, inform and share information with people about Aboriginal health".
Western NSW LHD senior manager, Aboriginal health, Wendy Moore, said the health precinct took to a new level previous Aboriginal health initiatives at the knockout.
She said information would be available on a variety of health topics including "chronic disease, immunisation, cancer, mental health, drugs and alcohol, and general health and wellbeing".
"We encourage people who are attending the knockout to visit the health precinct to have a health check, enjoy some complimentary fruit and water and to talk about any health concerns with our friendly staff," Ms Moore said.
The Western NSW LHD reports that "closing the gap" in Aboriginal health was a key priority.
The Western NSW LHD recognises the knockout as the "major Aboriginal cultural event in NSW", set to attract up to 15,000 people.
