Walking together, learning together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

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

Saturday, 10 June 2023
8.45am registration
Education commences 9.00am – 3.00pm

The Melbourne Hotel
68 Targo Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670

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

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