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Cultural and Health Education Training

Objectives

Cultural and Health Education Training

Objectives

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework > Cultural and Health Education Training > Objectives


  1. Current educational and training processes are critically examined and restructured to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pedagogical concepts and methods into the ways of teaching and learning.
  2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and clinical education is framed by the needs and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and communities.
  3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health education and training is guided by robust and culturally appropriate strategies and frameworks.
  4. There are dedicated and strong national, regional and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership teams overseeing cultural and health education and training.
  5. Cultural educators and cultural mentors are engaged and supported to inform and deliver appropriately contextualised education, nationally, regionally and locally.
  6. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health education and training is holistic, strengths-based and embedded across training as a core educational requirement.
  7. There are defined opportunities and pathways for advance training and career development in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health training.
  8. There is adequate training capacity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and health.
  9. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health education is an important and valued part of continuing professional development for GPs.
  10. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health education is appropriately defined and assessed using an evidence-based framework for cultural competencies.
  11. Assessment methods and processes are relevant, holistic, culturally safe, and supported.
  12. There is culturally appropriate and safe evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and health, education and training processes.

 

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