Cultural and health, education and training

This element contextualises the embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and ways of learning and teaching within the curriculum, syllabus and training programs, including education, assessment, evaluation, policies and procedures that support training. It allows for the exploration of different systems of inquiry and opportunities for enhancement of RACGP education and training programs.
 

Cultural safety

Cultural safety is an essential element of the Framework and is interwoven throughout its entirety. The Framework takes a holistic approach to embedding continuous and ongoing cultural safety principles and learning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce development

To meet the health needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, it is imperative to increase the numbers of GPs, both non- Indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, who choose to work in this sector. This element provides guidance on how to encourage and support passion and enthusiasm for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health as well as the quality and quantity of practitioners for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP training pipeline

Increasing the numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors who are entering the GP training pipeline is a social justice issue of training and workforce equity. Reaching population parity (or an increase in numbers) will both enhance the health system and health outcomes for all Peoples. A culturally safe and responsive pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors into GP training and beyond Fellowship is imperative to these aims.