This workshop provides valuable insight and understanding to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in general practice and provide culturally appropriate care.
The training will enable a reflection on current attitudes and behaviours and place emphasis on the importance of cultural considerations for future delivery of general practice healthcare services. The training results in general practices providing culturally appropriate and trauma-informed service delivery, which can lead to a positive impact on the lives and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Cultural Awareness in General Practice – Cultural and Practice Considerations.
Cultural Considerations
Practice Considerations
Closing the Gap – Why, What, Where, Who…
Learning outcomes:
• Review 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
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.
This event will be repeated across the region 18th June in Burwood, and 19th November in Sutherland. Please refer to the events calendar for more details.
We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact events@cesphn.com.au
*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991
