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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

GPSA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional and current custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We respect that this land and its waterways always was and always will belong to these First Nation peoples, whose sovereignty has never been ceded. We particularly acknowledge the Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the lands where our head office is located. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, as well as all Aboriginal people who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality, self-determination, culture, Country and community.

GP Supervisors play a valuable and important role in promoting and supporting GP registrars’ cultural competence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. GP Supervisors strive to create a culturally safe workplace, teaching, learning, and practicing environment. To achieve this, and contribute towards national reconciliation, GPSA:

Grounds practice through its commitment to Reconciliation Action Plans
Provides members the tools and educational resources to create a positive learning environment that is welcoming and safe.

This page contains links to Teaching plans, recorded webinars and podcasts, templates and checklists and flashcards that will support you in building a more culturally safe and welcome practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH IN GENERAL PRACTICE

This guide sets out how GP Supervisors can strengthen teaching and learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

INTRODUCTION TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE AND THEIR HEALTH

This teaching plan is for use with registrars to develop an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strair islander history, health and local networks.

IDENTIFYING ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STATUS

This teaching plan will assist supervisors in identifying First Nations patients and considering some aspects of culturally safe communication.

Resources for you and your registrar

	GUIDE: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in General Practice	VIEW
	TEACHING PLAN: Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their health	VIEW
	TEACHING PLAN: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments	VIEW
	TEACHING PLAN: Identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status	VIEW
	TEACHING PLAN: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments (715) status	VIEW
	FAQ: Teaching Yourself and Your Registrar About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health	VIEW
	FAQ: Telehealth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients	VIEW
	WEBINAR: Teaching yourself and your registrar about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health	VIEW
	PODCAST: Teaching yourself and your registrar about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health	LISTEN
	WEBINAR: Telehealth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients	VIEW
	Telehealth with Aboriginal Patients who are Hard of Hearing	DOWNLOAD

Resources for your practice

	TEMPLATE: Cultural inclusion policy	VIEW
	CHECKLIST: A welcoming practice culture inclusion	VIEW

External links

	Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet	VIEW
	Cultural Safety for Health Professionals	VIEW
	Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status	VIEW
	Guide to General Practice Training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health	VIEW
	RACGP Five Steps resource	VIEW
	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates of significance	VIEW

“GP supervisors are vital in building a skilled GP workforce to improve health outcomes into the future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is valuable to train registrars at Indigenous health services, however supervisors in mainstream practices also have a vital role to play in helping to Close the Gap.”

Professor Noel Hayman - Clinical Director Inala Indigenous Health Service, Queensland