cultural resources and support organisations
Cultural orientation is essential for health workers entering remote practice, ensuring that services provided are culturally safe and appropriate. This collection of resources and training programs offers valuable guidance for healthcare professionals, covering various aspects of cultural competence when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
These resources and support systems are designed to empower healthcare workers, promoting understanding of cultural norms and customs within specific communities.
For the best outcomes, health workers should also engage directly with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services to foster deeper cultural understanding.
Cultural Resources
This section includes training courses and guides designed to enhance cultural awareness, such as the Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training Course, RAHC Cultural Orientation Plan, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course. Additionally, resources from organisations like CranaPlus and AHPRA provide insights into culturally safe practices and frameworks.
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training Course
- Communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- RAHC Cultural Orientation Plan
- PSA: Guide to providing pharmacy services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence Course
- SA Pharmacy – Aboriginal Health- Medicines Info
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health resources, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (apps, audio and video resources) 
- CranaPlus: Introduction to culturally safe and inclusive practice
- AHPRA Health cultural safety strategy
- Cultural Respect Framework 2016–2026
- Remote Area Health Corps eLearning
Support Organisations
Healthcare workers can connect with various organisations and networks for further information and support regarding their work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This includes the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), and many others that offer expertise and resources tailored to the needs of remote healthcare settings.
- Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC)
- Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA, SA)
- Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA, WA)
- Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT, NT)
- Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA)
- Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
- Central Australian Rural Practitioners Association (CARPA)
- Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)
- CranaPLUS
- Indigenous Allied Heath Australia (IAHA)
- Lowitja Institute
- National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
- National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP)
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
- Primary Health Networks
- Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC, QLD)
- SA Pharmacy – Aboriginal Health- Medicines Info
- Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)
- Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC, TAS)
- Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO, VIC)
- Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS, ACT)
Contact
For any inquiries or further information about the Medicines and Pharmacy team at: medicines@naccho.org.au.
