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 healthcare 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:

• Consider Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander experiences of health and illness
• ​Discuss the historical impact on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Confidently 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 patients
• Recognise the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives on health and wellbeing

Important note about the format:

This Zoom session is 1 of 2 mandatory components of this training. Participants must commit to completing both components to receive a statement of completion/accreditation.

• Component 1 - Self-paced eLearning module
• Component 2 - Zoom workshop (this session) on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (eLearning module MUST be completed prior)

Eligibility

• This course is for mental health practitioners and their staff.
• ​Participants must work within the LGAs of either Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, or Penrith.
• Participants must be registered to provide WHL Psychological Therapy programs in the above regions

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