Cultural Awareness in General Practice – Cultural and Practice Considerations.

Cultural Considerations

Ms. Sharlene McKenzie OAM, Managing Director Allawaw Aboriginal Corporation

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:

• Review your understanding of local Aboriginal history, culture, people and places of significance.

• Implement appropriate services to improve the quality and appropriateness of health care for Aboriginal patients.

• Develop enhanced skills of engagement and communication with Aboriginal patient. 

• Identify actions participants can take to make improvements in culturally safe service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients*

• Identify and meet the requirements for the IHI PIP incentives 

Venue: Club Burwood RSL – (Venue subject to change).

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