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PBML Bursary Applications now open notification
AFMW
 Dr Lydia Pitcher

Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program 2025 Is Open

APPLICATIONS OPEN – Now in its fifth year, the launch of the AFMW 2025 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program on Monday, 26 May 2025, coincided with National Sorry Day (also known as National Healing Day). The recipients will be women who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, is a Medical Graduate or in their final year of medicine of an Australian medical degree or course. Submit Your Application Today!

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A/Prof Deb Colville with Dr Loyola Willis and Dr Lydia Pitcher and a quote about bursary alumna
AFMW
 Ass. P Deb Colville

PRIDoC 2024 – Reflection by A/Prof Deb Colville

PRIDoC stands for Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Conference, and is a biannual meeting of the Indigenous Doctors from 8 nations, including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Taiwan, Canada, and USA. Last year’s conference in December 2024, was the first time in 12 years that Australia had the privilege of hosting PRIDoC.

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Healing Foundation quote and logo
News
 Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM

National Sorry Day 2025

February 13th marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. It is important that we reflect the work that still needs to be done to address the impacts of unresolved and intergenerational trauma, through listening to the stories of Stolen Generation survivors.

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Dr Marjorie Cross quotation about Australia Day
News
 Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM

A Reflection about January 26th

The celebration of Australia Day has evolved significantly since its inception, reflecting changes in social attitudes, national identity, and recognition of Indigenous perspectives. Here’s my overview of its evolution (by Dr Marjorie Cross OAM)

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PRIDoC 2024 event details
Events
 AFMW

PRIDoC 2024, 02-06 December | AIDA

[EVENT] The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) invites you to gather on Kaurna Country for the 11th Biennial Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDoC) 2024 – 2 to 6 December. Register today.

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#CroakeyLIVE #VoiceMatters webinar 16th September 2024
News
 Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM

Stay True to Uluru

Here is the replay of Croaky Health Media Monday afternoon’s meeting about maintaining the momentum toward a Voice. On October 14th it will be one year since the referendum. Their message is clear that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want us as friends and allies. It certainly is an important and timely message.

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2024 National NAIDOC Week banner
News
 Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM

Blak, Loud and Proud – Celebrating NAIDOC Week 7-14 July 2024

This week, 7-14 July, is NAIDOC Week and the theme for 2024 is ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’ which encapsulates the “unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity”. The theme also celebrates the unyielding spirit of communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced.

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Now More Than Ever #NRW2024 banner
AFMW
 Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM

National Reconciliation Week 2024

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.

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