Overview

Improving the cultural competency of health care services can increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ access to health care, increase the effectiveness of care that is received, and contribute to closing the gap in health outcomes. This accredited training is a comprehensive series designed to increase cultural awareness and develop practical skills to enable health professionals to deliver culturally appropriate health care to their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

This training was specifically developed for our region, with interactive sessions allowing participants to learn, ask questions and explore culture, and improve their understanding of the importance of cultural safety in accessing healthcare.

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the different types of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiences of health and illness.
• Explain the historical impact on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Describe the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people health and well-being.
• Demonstrate how to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the Primary Care setting.
• Identify steps your practice can take to provide culturally safe and acceptable healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Eligibility

Participants must work within the LGAs of either Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, or Penrith

Presenter Details

Eliza Pross (BA, BSW, MPS), Ochre and Salt
Eliza is a Yuin/Nuenonne woman and Aboriginal Consultant engaged by Wentworth Healthcare. She has worked extensively with communities and service providers in the design and delivery of Aboriginal community, health, and mental health services in urban, rural, and remote settings.

Mitchell Beggs-Mowczan, Wentworth Healthcare
Mitchell is a Wiradjuri man who was born and raised on Darug land. Mitchell has worked in Aboriginal health for 11 years and is currently completing a Bachelor of Community Services.