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I UnderstandThe recent residential workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander non-GP specialists was an uplifting and impactful weekend, providing a culturally safe space to yarn, build confidence, and connect with one another on their journeys. AIDA’s Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP) team invited specialist trainees and pre-vocational doctors to gather in Port Stephens (NSW). The weekend … Continued
G’day, my name is Brodie Yuttaman Jack Seymour. I am a final-year medical student at Griffith University and currently serve as the Student Director for the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA). I grew up on Kalkadoon Country (Mount Isa) and am a proud member of the Balarnu mob near the Northern Territory border. Maintaining strong … Continued
Dr Alicia Veasey, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman who grew up on the mainland, is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a subspeciality fellowship in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology, with over twenty years experience working throughout the health system. She works clinically within Northern NSW LHD on Bundjalung Country, Lismore and surrounding area. Alicia is … Continued
Dr Natalie Pink is a Nyikina woman (familial ties to the Kimberley) and born on Kaurna land, where she has lived most of her life. Dr Pink is a fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and she has been an AIDA Board Director for two years. We asked Dr Pink … Continued
By Dr Jaqui Hugues Jaqui Hughes, is a Torres Strait Islander woman (Wagadagam) living on Larrakia Country. She is a physician, specialising in nephrology, and a Clinical Research Professor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advancement within Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine & Public Health with Flinders University. Hughes is a member of Australian Indigenous … Continued
As a registered nurse, CEO of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) and a Wiradjuri descendant with extensive experience, and a longstanding commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, it has become increasingly important to me to share why I am voting Yes on October 14th. This referendum is more than politics, it … Continued
We have put together some resources for anyone needing extra support. We encourage you to utilise the listed resources: • 13YARN [Thirteen YARN]: national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmedor having difficulty coping (13 92 76) https://www.13yarn.org.au• Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership in Social andEmotional wellbeing, Mental … Continued
The Iconic AIDA Stethoscope Graduating as a medical doctor or a Fellow is a huge achievement, and it is a privilege to be able to celebrate with you as you help to contribute towards equitable health outcomes. To mark this momentous achievement in becoming an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander doctor and/or Fellow, all AIDA … Continued
Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) is the national body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and medical students, focused on equitable health and life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We do this by working towards reaching population parity of Indigenous medical students and doctors; and supporting … Continued
Dr Jean Pepperill was born in Alice Springs, but grew up in Brisbane, before the siren call of the red earth lured her back to the NT. She worked in the arts and the media and had just finished a stint in Brisbane completing a Bachelor of Science degree when she found herself back at … Continued