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

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 and Torres Strait Islander Health, PHN
• Juanita O’Rourke, Primary Health Care Officer, PHN
• Myra Holmes, Indigenous Health Project Officer, PHN

Morning tea and lunch supplied.