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

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 (607 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