Overview

In partnership with Ochre and Salt, we invite GPs, nurses, practice managers and practice staff in the Lithgow region to join this three-part self-paced training series.

This course introduces participants to some of the elements that contribute to cultural safety when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, specifically in the health and social service space. The course provides targeted and practical information for health professionals. 

Module One is an e-learning module (1-1.5hrs) that explores the social determinants of health, health and mental health inequality, intergenerational and layered traumas, and the potential impact of these on health outcomes and social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Module Two is an e-learning module (1.5-2hrs) that encourages participants to consider the different elements that contribute to cultural safety (or lack of) in their specific service environments.  This includes aspects of the physical environment, reflections on what is expected or accepted in the provision of care (and where these expectations come from for any one of us), and communication considerations. Participants receive practice checklists to assist in the development of their own practice.

Module Three 'Effective Engagement with Aboriginal people in Primary Care' (3hrs) is a face-to-face session discussing topics that are central to the support and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within Primary Care. Topics include discussions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ diversity, identity and potential barriers and enablers for accessing primary care.

We will talk about local resources and referral pathways and discuss tips for optimising cultural safety within health care environments.

About the training process

Step 1: By expressing your interest, you commit in completing Modules One and Two one week prior to your chosen interactive session.

Step 2: Complete e-learning Modules One and Two one week prior to attending Module Three – Effective Engagement with Aboriginal people in Primary Care.

Step 3: Attend the interactive in-person session Module Three – Effective Engagement with Aboriginal people in Primary Care.

This training will meet your cultural competency training requirement.

Audience

GPs, nurses, practice managers, practice staff

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