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I UnderstandDear members, Our 2022 Conference on Yugambeh Country was very rewarding and certainly the highlight of our year. It was wonderful to see our members, stakeholders and friends come together to share knowledge and culture, and to inspire one another. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our event. We are already planning next … Continued
Dear Members, Having just celebrated International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on 9 August, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and medical students, and the unique insights and value you bring to our health system. I also want to acknowledge the significant role our … Continued
CEO update June 2022 WardRound Dear Members, Having just celebrated our 25th anniversary on Gadigal Land, I have had many occasions this year to pause and reflect on our achievements and how they have impacted on our vision of attaining equitable health and life outcomes for our people. Our anniversary celebrations on 4 June has … Continued
Dear members, As we farewell September and head into the final quarter of 2021, I can’t help but reflect on the year we’ve had so far. We started 2021 with optimism and the hope of some normality, and for many this was the case for a few short months. However, the Delta variant has renewed the … Continued
Dear members, Last week, AIDA made the difficult decision to cancel our Gold Coast AIDA2021 Roadshow. As the situation in Queensland continued to develop, AIDA made the call to ensure our delegates and partners were not in harm’s way. This was by no means an easy decision to make; we understand how important it is … Continued
Dear members, As we turn the calendar on a new month, AIDA is gearing up to bring a number of exciting opportunities to our members. I would like to start by thanking everyone who attended our Growing our Fellows online events in March. A special thank you to the colleges and our Fellows who gave … Continued
Dear members, 2021 has arrived…. And what a start to the new year, hot spots, borders opening, closing and reopening, vaccines, submissions, position statements and farewells…. This year we have farewelled two of our team, Alasdair Young our Communications Officer and Siani Ingelski our Policy Manager and long-term team member. After almost six years with … Continued
Dear members, With the end of 2020 fast approaching I cannot help but look back on the year that was and the lasting impact the events will have on our future. Whilst COVID-19 has impacted all our lives, the way we work, the way we socialise and the way we connect with family, friends, colleagues … Continued