AIDA to lead the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) program
Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association to lead the Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) program.
Author: Tania Sheward
Racism faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors revealed in new data
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in training are experiencing racism at double the rate of their non-Indigenous colleagues. Results from the latest Medical Training Survey (MTS) have revealed that this is the experience of 38% of First Nations trainees compared to 17% of non-Indigenous doctors in training, indicating that racism is prevalent in the … Continued
Statement of support: NT domestic violence coronial inquest findings
The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) welcomes the findings this week of the Northern Territory Coroner, Elisabeth Armitage, into the deaths of four Aboriginal women in the NT as a result of domestic and family violence. The systemic failures of services to protect women must be addressed as an urgent priority. Governments and the service providers they … Continued
Congratulations to winner of one PRIDoC registration!
Congratulations to Dr Sarah-Rebekah Clark, a GP at Awabakal Medical Service, for winning first prize in our ‘My AIDA’ competition! Dr McNeil won 1st Prize and earned a full registration to attend PRIDoC 2024 from 2-6 December on Kaurna Country in Adelaide! 2nd Prize: 2x tickets to the PRIDoC 2024 Banquet Dinner at Adelaide Convention … Continued
PRIDoC 2024 celebrates Indigenous medical excellence from across the Pacific
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) are proud to be hosting the Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors’ Congress (PRIDoC 2024) and to welcome Indigenous doctors from across the Pacific to gather on Kaurna Country / Adelaide from 2 to 6 December. The theme of PRIDoC 2024 is Ngadluku Warra, Ngadluku Tapa Purruna, Ngadluku Purruna which translates … Continued
Donna Burns – Chief Executive Officer
Donna Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association. She is a proud Wiradjuri descendant with extensive experience in executive leadership and Governance with a particular focus on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. This experience is underpinned by Donna’s many decades in the healthcare sector, as a Registered … Continued
Jaylene Chevalier – Chief Operations Officer
Jaylene Chevalier, is a proud Marramaninjsji and Arrernte woman and a transformative leader serving as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA). With over 20 years of experience in Indigenous affairs, she is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments, with a strong focus on advancing Indigenous leadership and … Continued
Notice of Special General Meeting (SGM)
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) would like to notify members of a Special General Meeting (SGM) taking place on Tuesday 8 October at 7:30pm ADST. Members are invited to attend the SGM to consider and vote on the adoption of a new AIDA constitution. This meeting marks an important step in AIDA’S ongoing development, … Continued
Dr Karen Nicholls – Medico-Cultural Lead
Dr Karen Nicholls is a Torres Strait Islander woman. A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP), she has significant experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector. Dr Nicholls represents the Indigenous Medical workforce on multiple boards and committees, including Joint College Training Services (JCTS), the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) … Continued
AIDA urges NT Government to maintain or increase current age of criminal responsibility
The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) is deeply concerned at the new Northern Territory CLP government’s plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility back to 10 years old. The medical evidence is clear that children of this age have age related brain development and therefore, immature higher functions such as planning, reasoning, judgement and … Continued