Author: Tania Sheward
Survey reveals persistent racism and discrimination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Doctors in training
The 2025 Medical Training Survey (MTS) results show that more than half (56%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees have experienced bullying, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) and racism, almost double the national average of 30%.
AIDA welcomes Dr Peter Malouf as our new CEO
AIDA is delighted to announce that Dr Peter Malouf commences as our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday 8 December 2025.
AIDA 2025 Conference – our most successful yet!
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) has proudly hosted our 2025 Conference from 27 – 29 November on Gadigal Country, where we welcomed a record-breaking number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, medical students, and health sector allies. 514 First Nations health professionals came together for three days of culture, learning and connection, with the theme for this year’s event focusing on: Evoking Sovereignty, Honouring Country, Nurturing Community. Acting … Continued
Standing together for equity in emergency care
AIDA, ACEM and RACP have united to support St Vincent’s Hospital’s innovative policy aimed at reducing the wait time gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous patients.
Mr Gari Watson – Student Director
I am a proud Gurang Gurang, Biri Gubba, and Gangulu man. I am a qualified dentist with ten years of clinical experience, one of the earliest Indigenous graduates in dentistry from James Cook University, and now a third-year Doctor of Medicine student at The University of Queensland. Becoming the third Indigenous dentist to graduate from … Continued
Dr Annalyse Crane – Director
Dr Crane is a Gamilaroi woman with family from Moree in NSW. She is a specialist GP, supervisor and practice owner in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. Anna is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sydney in 2011, and member of AIDA since 2008. Her goal is to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people … Continued
Dr Vinka Barunga – Director
Dr Vinka Barunga is a Worrora woman from the Kimberley. Her Country runs along the north west coast of Western Australia and includes Walcott Inlet, Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef and Prince Regent River. Her people are saltwater people, and along with Ngarinyin and Wunumbal language groups, they live in Mowanjum Community, and are united as … Continued
Dr Robert Blackley – Director
Dr Robert Blackley is a Bwgcolman man from Palm Island. He has over twenty years in public administration and public policy. He is a former Mayor of Palm Island and has worked as a Ministerial policy advisor and Community development leader. Working as a paramedic reignited his passion for studying medicine and he graduated as … Continued
Let’s Yarn! With Dr Marilyn Clarke
Dr Marilyn Clarke, Australia’s first Aboriginal obstetrician and gynaecologist, shares how representation and culturally safe care are transforming women’s health.