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

2023sat18mar8:45 amsat3:00 pmWalking Together, Learning Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

Event Details

Saturday, 18 March 2023
8.45am registration for 9.00am start – 3.00pm
CocoBrew
114 William Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700

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 using the registration link below by Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Contact
Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN
Amanda Myles: Workforce Development Project Officer
P: 07 4196 9804
E: WorkforceDevelopment@ourphn.org.au

Time

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

Location

CocoBrew Rockhampton