About RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health was established on 19th February 2010.
The college recognises that improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of Australia's highest health priorities. General practice and Aboriginal health services are vital to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities throughout Australia.
The RACGP is committed to raising GP awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health needs and their cultural context, and to advocating for culturally appropriate health delivery systems, which improve health outcomes.
The college also strongly supports the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and people in partnership with general practice to deliver comprehensive health care.
RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategic Objectives
Our Vision
All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive optimal primary care from general practitioners and are able to enjoy long and healthy lives
Mission Statement
Working together with key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Aim
Resourcing all general practice teams to effect positive health changes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Strategic Directions
RACGP Strategic Direction 1: Leadership and advocacy for the profession
Advocate that the Australian health care system is appropriately structured and resourced to enable quality primary care that is clinically and culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
RACGP Strategic Direction 2: Fellowship in general practice
Enable the education and assessment programs of the RACGP to reflect clinical and cultural excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culturally appropriate health care
RACGP Strategic Direction 3: Quality and standards
Develop the standards, guidelines and tools to empower all general practitioners and Aboriginal Health Services to maximise health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
RACGP Strategic Direction 4: Academic excellence
Build a reputation of leading innovative evidence based research, partnerships and advocacy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
RACGP Strategic Direction 5: Organisational excellence
Lead efforts to enable the RACGP to operate within a framework of cultural safety and excellence