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
Clinical Yarning
https://www.clinicalyarning.org.au/
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/learn/locations/wa/training/
Aboriginal Insights
https://aboriginalinsights.com.au/
Indigenous Psychological Services
https://indigenouspsychservices.com.au/services/aboriginal-cultural-competency-programs/
Western Australian Centre for Rural Health
https://www.wacrh.uwa.edu.au/education/cultural-awareness-training
Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission
www.mhc.wa.gov.au
Remote Area Health Corps
https://www.rahc.com.au/elearning-resources/elearning
Palliative Care Australia
https://palliativecare.org.au/resource/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-palliative-care-resources/
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
www.aiatsis.gov.au
https://aiatsis.gov.au/education/guide-evaluating-and-selecting-education-resources
WellMob
www.wellmob.org.au
RACGP – National Guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/national-guide
Diversity Australia
https://www.diversityaustralia.com.au/indigenous-awareness-program/
Martu specific training | Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
https://www.kj.org.au/cultural-awareness
Martu Online Cultural Awareness
https://www.martuculturalawareness.com.au/
Wangaka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre
https://www.wangkamaya.org.au/news-and-events/cultural-awareness-training