Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency
2022sat28may9:00 amsat2:45 pmAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency
Event Details
Walking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals
Event Details
Walking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals
About this event
Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Speakers
- Gordon Browning: Coordinator, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health, PHN
- Juanita O’Rourke: Primary Health Care Officer, PHN
Morning tea and lunch supplied.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Location
Gladstone