Author: Tania Sheward

Support resources: Voice to Parliament referendum

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AIDA recognises that the dialogue surrounding the referendum vote can be overwhelming and triggering for members of our community. We have put together some resources for anyone needing extra support in the lead up to Voice to Parliament referendum vote.  We encourage you to utilise the listed resources: • 13YARN [Thirteen YARN]: national crisis support … Continued

AIDA and AMA sign agreement to help close Indigenous health gap

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MEDIA RELEASE Tackling serious health inequities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is at the heart of a new agreement between the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) and the Australian Medical Association (AMA). The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding today, cementing a shared commitment towards addressing these issues, as well as empowering … Continued

AIDA supports the Voice to Parliament

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MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) today publicly announces support of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Embedding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament would recognise the formative place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia’s history, while ensuring that the wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples … Continued

Student Spotlight: Loyola Wills

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Loyola Wills’ journey into Medicine has not been a straight-forward one. She first completed an Arts degree, followed by a successful career in local government, but she was not fully satisfied with a desk job. The dream to become a Doctor never quite went away. Loyola has ties to Mabuiag and Badu Islands, and she … Continued