This week is National Reconciliation Week 2024 with the theme, Now More Than Ever. It is a reminder to all of us that no matter what the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. Find out more at the Reconciliation Australia website.
In my role as a Medical Educator at RACGP, I did some additional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness training this week and I recommend you take a look at the work of Evolve Communities, particularly if you are keen for further training for yourself or for your staff.
Evolve is an Indigenous Business, Supply Chain Certified and NSWICC Assured.
Here are some resources that are recommended:
1. Reconciliation Australia
2. Evolve article ‘Aboriginal Diversity-Why One Size Does Not Fit All’
3 . Movie Rabbit Proof Fence 2002
4. Book by Diana Eades, Aboriginal Ways of Using English, Aboriginal Studies Press 2010
5. Evolve article Who’s Your Daddy?
6. Evolve article Do I have a Responsibility to Understand My Privilege
7. Evolve article Becoming an Ally to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
8. AFMW Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program
9. QMWS (Mater) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary
Former AFMW Council member
Former AFMW representative for ACT and Region MWS
