RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health award recipients
Congratulations to all of our past recipients of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health awards.
Year
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Award
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Winner
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| 2020 |
Student Bursary |
Joanne Kaczmarek |
| 2020 |
Growing Strong |
Dr Justin Hunter |
| 2020 |
Standing Strong Together |
Dr Sarah Gleeson |
| 2019 |
Student Bursary |
No award in 2019 |
| 2019 |
Growing Strong |
No award in 2019 |
| 2019 |
Standing Strong Together |
Dr Peter Walsh, First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing Clinic
Dr Peter Walsh has been integral to the establishment of Melbourne's first new Indigenous Health Service for 16 years in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne in November 2018.
Since opening Dr Walsh and the team have seen incredible health outcomes for patients. Dr Walsh is considered a mentor to staff, as well as taking on many roles in the clinic from creating strong partnerships, to applying for funding for the clinic and encouraging Community members to bring their artwork in for display and sale.
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2018
|
Student Bursary
|
Kayla Ramires
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2018
|
Growing Strong
|
Dr Casey Kalsi
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2018
|
Standing Strong Together
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Dr Kishan Pandithage
Dr Pandithage is a GP, medical educator and general practice supervisor who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting Indigenous doctors as they work towards Fellowship.
He is considered a strong ally in building and strengthening the Indigenous GP workforce and his commitment to improving Indigenous health outcomes and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and the communities they serve is widely recognised.
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2017
|
Student Bursary
|
Jessica Brown
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2017
|
Growing Strong
|
Dr Josephine Guyer
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2017
|
Standing Strong Together
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No award in 2017
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2017
|
Student Bursary
|
Gary Sit and Danielle Dries
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2016
|
Standing Strong Together
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Dr Jamie Fernando, the Glen Centre
Dr Jamie Fernando is a Gamilaroi-Weilwan man with extensive experience as a GP in the Aboriginal community controlled health sector. The Glen Centre is an award-winning drug and alcohol rehabilitation service on the Central Coast of New South Wales. It is an Aboriginal community controlled health organisation, with a board of directors representing the Aboriginal community.
Dr Fernando and the Glen Centre worked together to establish a new medical clinic at the facility. The medical clinic employs a multifaceted approach that engages the centre’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, reintroducing them to primary healthcare.
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2015
|
Student Bursary
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No award in 2015
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2015
|
Standing Strong
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Bungee Bidgel Aboriginal Health Clinic
The clinic was established when Dr Elizabeth Marles and Ms Sue Pinkham, a Biripi woman from the local community, brought together the local Aboriginal community and local health services into consultations.
The Bungee Bidgel Aboriginal Health Clinic aims to provide supported holoistic care which links the acute, secondary and primary health sectors and extends community and social supports to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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2014
|
Student Bursary
|
Sarah Goddard
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2014
|
Standing Strong
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The Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney – Chronic Care Team consists of Joyce Davison, Louise Moore, Tania Davison, Sonya Cameron and Dr Penny Abbott. The partnership has been working together since 1991 to support Aboriginal patients with chronic diseases; overseeing Aboriginal health checks; conducting research, preventative health activities and group programs; delivering education programs; and providing cultural mentorship to staff at the Aboriginal Medical Service.
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2013
|
Student Bursary
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Mikayla Couch and Sheree Enderby
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2013
|
Standing Strong
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Northern Territory General Practice Education developed and implemented a training model where general practitioners and Aboriginal people worked together to provide culturally appropriate training for general practitioners. This education program has increased participants’ knowledge of Aboriginal culture and health issues, leading to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
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