Author: Sacha Shipway

Final Review: 2024 AIDA Constitution [completed]

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Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Constitution discussion paper. We are delighted to be able to share the 2024 AIDA Constitution, which has been updated upon the request of members. We hope that our reviewed Constitution reflects who we are now and into the future, while acknowledging our strong history. Review the draft … Continued

AIDA Welcomes Vaping Reform Bill 2024

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The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is pleased to see the outcome of the Vaping Reforms Bill 2024 that passed Federal Parliament on Wednesday last week which will now see vaping products only dispensed at pharmacies, without a prescription, to those aged over 18 years.  This is an important step forward in protecting young people from accessing … Continued

AIDA Pays Respects to Leading Indigenous Health Advocate Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue

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It is with great sadness that the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) acknowledges formidable Indigenous health advocate Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue who passed away on Sunday morning. A true trailblazer, Dr Lowitja’s O’Donoghue’s tireless efforts paved the way for the advancement of healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, a Yankunytjatjara woman, dedicated … Continued

More than half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee doctors are still experiencing or witnessing harassment, discrimination and racism.

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The 2023 Medical Training Survey (MTS) has revealed that 54% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee doctors have experienced and/or witnessed bullying, discrimination and harassment, including racism, compared to 35% of all trainees nationally.   While there has been a slight decrease from 55% in 2022, the persistently high figure indicates a concerning trend across the five … Continued

AIDA Welcomes Increased Funding to Support Specialist Training

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The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is being further bolstered with a $900,000 funding boost for the Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP) which endeavours to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors are supported to specialise in their chosen field once graduating from medical school. AIDA’s CEO, Donna Burns welcomed the news announced by Minister … Continued

Why I’m voting YES: Debunking the misinformation on the Voice to Parliament

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As a registered nurse, CEO of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) and a Wiradjuri descendant with extensive experience, and a longstanding commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, it has become increasingly important to me to share why I am voting Yes on October 14th.   This referendum is more than politics, it … Continued