Walking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

2022tue25oct8:45 amfri25nov3:00 pmWalking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

Event Details

Saturday, 29 October 2022
8.45am registration for 9.00am start – 3.00pm
Rowers on the River
2 Toonburra Street, Bundaberg 4670


20221029_CCT-Invite-Bundaberg.pdf (884 downloads)

  • Discuss and respond to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, with reference to culture, local history and socioeconomic factors that impact health outcomes.
  • Describe and define the terms ‘cultural awareness’, ‘cultural competency’ and ‘cultural safety’ and identify key differences.
  • Identify barriers and enablers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing mainstream health services.
  • Interpret specific programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in primary care.
  • Demonstrate and discuss quality improvements that can be implemented in your workplace to create a culturally safe place.

Register online by Tuesday, 25 October 2022 HERE

Contact
CCQ
Amanda Myles
Workforce Development Project Officer

Time

October 25 (Tuesday) 8:45 am - November 25 (Friday) 3:00 pm

Location

Bundaberg

Acknowledgement

Indigenous flag Torres Strait Flag

CCQ acknowledges the traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.