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I UnderstandDr 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
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
Jessica Storrar is a Yuin woman currently based on Kuku Yalanji land in Far North Queensland. She is in her sixth and final year of medicine at James Cook University (JCU). Jessica has served as both JCU’s SRC representative as well as her medical student association’s Indigenous representative throughout her time at university. Jessica hopes … Continued
By Dr Ngaree Blow This year I had the privilege to attend the Garma Festival on Yolngu Country in Gulkula, East Arnhem NT with the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA). The theme this year was Gurtha-Wuma Worrk-gu meaning Fire, Strength and Renewal in Yolngu matha (language). There was a strong representation of this throughout the … Continued
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s GP workforce report, released on Monday, has confirmed what many in the health sector already knew: Australia is facing a significant shortage of General Practitioners. There’s a current shortage of 2460 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) GPs and this number is predicted to rise to 5560 FTE GPs by … Continued
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is proud to attend this year’s Garma Festival – Australia’s largest Indigenous annual gathering – to share the contribution of the Indigenous medical workforce to the healthcare sector. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander doctors are an integral part of the healthcare system, bringing ways of knowing, being and doing to … Continued
According to NAIDOC, this year’s theme “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud” celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. The fire represents the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures, passed down through generations despite the challenges faced. … Continued
**This competition has closed** Win an incredible ticket package to Garma Festival, in our exclusive Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) members competition! Worth up to $7,000 each, we have two prize packages available: one for an AIDA Indigenous Medical Student member; a second for an AIDA Indigenous Medical Doctor (Fellows or non-Fellows) member. This is a … Continued
This is the next video in the new series featuring our members. Please meet Dr Taslena Tapim from the Dauareb tribe of the Meriam Nation in the Torres Strait. The AIDA member is a first year intern at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, NSW and hopes to return home and work as a doctor … Continued
The Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP) in the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is receiving $4 million funding over four years, according the 2024-25 Federal budget announcement. Increased investment in Indigenous health care is crucial for Closing the Gap and improving the overall well-being of Indigenous communities. This funding will enable AIDA to continue working … Continued