Thursday marked the release of a new strategy prioritising cultural safety in the health system brought forward by First Nations health experts, regulators and health organisations.
The National Scheme’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy 2020-2025 focuses on Indigenous patient clinical and cultural safety.
Presented by Ahpra (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and National Boards, the strategy was endorsed by 43 organisations, academics and individuals.
With the four objectives of cultural safety, increased participation, greater access and influence, the strategy has already achieved some of its targets, including:
- Partnering with the National Health Leadership Forum to develop a baseline definition of cultural safety
- Commissioning a high-quality cultural safety training
- Recommending and advocating for changes to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.