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Triangulating across these data, we analysed the profile of service users (e.g. demographics, health, drug use), service acceptability, and impact.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PAT reached diverse disadvantaged populations (e.g. 22.4% living with disability, 10.3% Aboriginal and\/or Torres Strait Islander Australians). The acceptability of the service model and quality of care were very high among both service users and stakeholders. Participants highlighted key positive aspects of the service, such as access to a range of services, convenient locations, and unrushed, person-centred care. Impact was demonstrated through successful connection to broader health services and improved health outcomes. 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