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I UnderstandThe 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
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is pleased to see the outcome of the Vaping Reforms Bill 2024 that passed Federal Parliament on Wednesday last week which will now see vaping products only dispensed at pharmacies, without a prescription, to those aged over 18 years. This is an important step forward in protecting young people from accessing … 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
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is calling on the federal government to include medical students in the cost-of-living support for teaching, nursing and social work students and create financial parity. The lack of financial support for medical students during their placements is a barrier to some Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolling in medical studies and contributing … Continued
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) has proudly brought together 20 Torres Strait Islander Doctors and medical students with local Community leaders and state and federal politicians as part of AIDA’s Igiliyawa – Custodians of Life 2024 Program – which is running for five days starting on Monday 29th April. To open the program on … Continued
It is with great sadness that the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) acknowledges formidable Indigenous health advocate Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue who passed away on Sunday morning. A true trailblazer, Dr Lowitja’s O’Donoghue’s tireless efforts paved the way for the advancement of healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, a Yankunytjatjara woman, dedicated … Continued
The 2023 Medical Training Survey (MTS) has revealed that 54% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee doctors have experienced and/or witnessed bullying, discrimination and harassment, including racism, compared to 35% of all trainees nationally. While there has been a slight decrease from 55% in 2022, the persistently high figure indicates a concerning trend across the five … Continued
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) has recently welcomed 400 people to nipaluna (Hobart) to celebrate its annual conference, bringing members and partners to lutruwita for the first time since 2010. Conference highlights included keynote speeches from an Aboriginal owned and operated social enterprise The Kings Narrative and NAIDOC Person of the Year 2023, Professor … Continued
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is being further bolstered with a $900,000 funding boost for the Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP) which endeavours to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors are supported to specialise in their chosen field once graduating from medical school. AIDA’s CEO, Donna Burns welcomed the news announced by Minister … Continued