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

2022sat12nov8:45 amsat3:00 pmWalking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

Event Details

Saturday, 12 November 2022
8.45am registration for 9.00am start – 3.00pm
Maroochy RSL – Boardroom 3
105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore 4558


202221112_CCT-Invite-Sunshine-Coast.pdf (494 downloads)

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.

Register online by Tuesday, 8 November 2022 HERE

Contact
CCQ

Amanda Myles
Workforce Development Project Officer
P: 07 4196 9804
E: AMyles@ourphn.org.au
W: www.ourphn.org.au

Time

(Saturday) 8:45 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Sunshine Coast

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.