Cultural Awareness in General Practice – Cultural and Practice Considerations.

Cultural Considerations

Shaylee Matthews

Senior Aboriginal Strategic Project Officer| Strategy and Engagement Directorate 

Youth Justice |Department of Communities and Justice 

Practice Considerations

Dr Jennifer Lonergan – Local GP, Former AMS Doctor 

Closing the Gap – Why, What, Where, Who…

Lisa Merrison – Team Manager – Aboriginal Health, CESPHN 

Learning objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the key contributors to poor Aboriginal health

• Examine strategies for culturally safe & holistic service provision for Aboriginal patients  

• Enhance your engagement with your Aboriginal patients

• Identify & implement appropriate health services to improve the quality of care for Aboriginal patients. 

Pre-reading material and a pre-reading questionnaire will be emailed to attendees prior to the workshop. 

Target Audience: GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Practice Nurses and Practice Staff.

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact events@cesphn.com.au