The resources provided below are designed to develop further understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, and how to deliver culturally appropriate healthcare.
Assisting healthcare professionals with delivering culturally appropriate care throughout Western Australia.
It is recommended that medical and health professionals undertake cultural awareness and safety training prior to commencing work in rural Western Australia.
Funding may be available for outreach providers who administer Rural Health West outreach programs to support the cost related to cultural training. Contact the Outreach team for further information.
Cultural Wealth Community Health
This publication, developed by Rural Health West, is an introduction to cultural awareness for health professionals working with and caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Western Australia. In the hope of achieving better health outcomes, the resource raises awareness about mutual respect and cultural understanding which underpins all aspects of the development of strong relationships with Indigenous patients and communities.
The resource is available online, or if you prefer a hard copy of the publication please contact Rural Health West or download an order form.
Online Cultural Awareness and Safety Training
Aboriginal Cultural Orientation Plan for Health Professionals
WA Country Health Service, Disability Services Commission and Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health
https://lms.wacrh.uwa.edu.au
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/courses-training
Indigenous Services Australia
08 9368 6857
www.indigenousservices.com.au
Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission
08 6553 0600
www.mhc.wa.gov.au
Cancer Council of Western Australia
Aboriginal Cultural Safety in Palliative Care
08 9382 9300
www.cancerwa.asn.au
Western Desert Puntukurnuparna Aboriginal Corporation
08 9037 1100
Remote Area Health Corps
08 8942 1650
www.rahc.com.au
Other cultural resources
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
ABC Indigenous
SBS Television Series – First Australians
www.sbs.com.au/firstaustralians
WellMob