OUR IMPACT TO DATE
Since its inception, AIDA’s Cultural Safety Program has:
- Delivered 64 cultural safety workshops to 1,090 participants across Australia
- Welcomed 7,400+ in our online Cultural Awareness course
- Trained clinicians, executives and board members from multiple disciplines and colleges
- Received consistently strong feedback on the depth, safety and practicality of the learning
OUR JOURNEY
2016
Program Development Begins
Designed and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.
2016
2018
Initial Launch
First delivered at the AIDA Conference.
2018
2019
National Roll-out
Face-to-face training expands across Australia.
2019
2021
Digital Expansion
Online Cultural Awareness course launched.
2021
2025
50th Workshop Delivered
A major milestone in sustained national delivery.
2025
2026
10 Years
1,000+ Participants
A decade of cultural safety leadership and growing national reach.
2026
Get to know us
Our Facilitators
Delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and cultural educators from across Australia.
Facilitators bring:
- Clinical experience across specialties
- Lived experience within health systems
- Strong teaching and leadership capability
Workshops are co-facilitated to create safe, honest, and practical learning environments.
INTRODUCING
Our Cultural Safety Team

Dr Danielle Arabena
Medical Educator

Simone Hurley
Cultural Safety Coordinator

Bradley Davis
Senior Programs Officer

Samara Williams
Senior Programs Officer

Joe Morgan
Content Creator