Agenda

Nicole Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW 

• The importance of building sustainable and culturally responsive pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to enter and thrive in the health sector

• The critical need to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in the healthcare system

• Looking to successful partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and universities

Janet Stajic, Research Fellow, University of Queensland Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

Join Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, Hon. Rebecca White to hear how the government will support self-determination and empower communities to create solutions that are grounded in culture and reflective of community needs.

Hon. Rebecca White, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, Assistant Minister for Women

• Improving service access and delivery through greater collaboration

• How to foster meaningful consultation and empower communities for place-based care

• Strengthening the ACCHO sector a critical step towards closing the gap on Indigenous health

Nicole Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

Phillip Williams, Senior Health Promotion Coordinator, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

• Managing the tension between compliancy demands and community needs

• Building sustainable revenue streams outside of government funding

• Navigating government funding opportunities whilst maintaining community control and cultural integrity

Vickie Parry, Chief Executive Officer, Barang Regional Alliance

Belinda Field, Chief Executive Officer, Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services

• The importance of training programs to create the relevant pathways to leadership positions for First Nations people

• Improving health equity through enhancing the delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate care

Sherry Holzapfel, Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Lauren Williams, Program Manager, First Nations Training Pathways Programs, Metro North Health

• Weaving Workshop: Connect with culture and each other as you join a weaving circle with your peers

• Deep Listening Meditation Workshop: Be guided through a deep listening meditation for healing with Ceed Healing Founder Karen Reys

• Delivering Culturally Safe Aged Care: Join Mariom Dwyer from Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Council to hear how the Elder care program is changing aged care for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people living in QLD

• How to Make Healthy Communities: Join Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup, Chief Executive Officer, Uncle Jimmy Thumps Up! to discuss how best to promote health and wellbeing within your community

• How First Nations health clinicians create tangible positive health outcomes for the whole community

• Ensuring community understand the healthcare system and are empowered to make the best choices for themselves and their families

• Closing the gap on Indigenous health outcomes through considered care and patient advocacy

Petina Fry, Senior Physiotherapist, Beaudesert Hospital; Allied Health Workforce Development Officer – Identified, EDAH Eight Mile Plains

• The two-year process that led to the creation of a bespoke First Nations peoples-led clinical trial brochure

• Hear why this work has been more than just the development of a clinical trial brochure

• Learn how First Nations peoples can heal through cultural strength and lead the new clinical trials/research narrative

Rebecca McLean, TrialHub Communications Manager, VIC, Alfred Health

• Giving control to students and families to make decisions about their health

• Encouraging health-seeking behaviour from a young age

• Understanding cultural identity is health

Audrey Deemal, Chairperson, Ngak Min Health; Advisor, Cape York Partnerships

Charmaine Nicholls, General Manager, Ngak Min Health

Dr Michael Barton, Executive Principle of Djarragun College, Ngak Min Health

A look ahead at the plans for Communicare software, and how Telstra Health is here to support community and Indigenous health for the long term.

Ian McLachlan, Business Development Manager,Telstra Health

Nicole Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW 

• Empowering communities to take control of their health and wellbeing and stay strong in their culture

• Adopting a whole of community approach for place-based solutions

• How our music program doubles as a nutrition and healthy lifestyle initiative

Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup, Chief Executive Officer, Uncle Jimmy Thumps Up!

• Using a First Nations lens to adopt a healing centered approach

• How the Hoops 4 Health program is providing hope and inspiration for Indigenous youth

• Growing Hoops 4 Health from a grassroots program to supporting over 10,000 young people

Timmy Duggan OAM, Founder, Hoops 4 Health

• Enhancing Staff Competence: Prioritise targeted training and ad-hoc support to empower healthcare staff

• Data Management Excellence: Implement effective strategies to improve service delivery outcomes

• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Foster a culture of continuous quality enhancement to optimise patient care processes

• Digital Health System Advocacy: Advocate for improved digital healthcare initiatives and provide essential support for all services

David Reeve (DrPH), Health Systems Manager, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT (AMSANT)

Hear about this innovative community led project tackling food insecurity in the Torres Strait

Nicola Malone, FNQ Hub Coordinator, Health and Wellbeing Queensland

Ella Kris, Manager, Torres Strait Island Regional Council

• Results from targeted community responses to tuberculosis in the Torres and Cape Public Health Unit

• Insights from an advanced Indigenous Health Worker treating patients across the Cape

• Culturally safe strategies for improving detection and treatment of tuberculosis in Indigenous communities

Rotona Martin, Advanced Indigenous Health Worker, Tuberculosis Control Unit, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

• Weaving Workshop: Connect with culture and each other as you join a weaving circle with your peers

• Deep Listening Meditation Workshop: Be guided through a deep listening meditation for healing with Ceed Healing Founder Karen Reys

• Delivering Culturally Safe Aged Care: Join Mariom Dwyer from Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Council to hear how the Elder care program is changing aged care for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people living in QLD

• How Miwatj community workers use cultural knowledge to heal and take care of community

• Understanding the importance of culture in all aspects of health and wellbeing

Renelle Gondarra, Community Health Worker, Miwatj

Sarah Lance, Culture Care Connect Coordinator, Social Worker, Miwatj

All attendees will be given time to discuss with each other their main takeaways from the event, the stories that inspired them and what they aim to put into practice in their work. Together we will see people’s inspiration on the big screen and have the opportunity to share our key takeaways.