ACRRM commits to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ this National Reconciliation Week and beyond

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges and supports National Reconciliation Week and continues its commitment to providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with improved healthcare.

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), is an opportunity for the College to focus on how ACRRM is working to help achieve reconciliation.

ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday says the College continuously strives towards respect and recognition of the culture and traditions of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and their communities. 

“We recognise the contribution of our founding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members who were a voice for their colleagues, profession, and communities, and we walk with current and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members to continue Australia’s reconciliation journey through this and future generations.

“This commitment is entrenched in the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan as well as the ACRRM Fellowship Curriculum.

“We recognise there is much to do, and we continuously seek ways to use our influence and actions to create a better, healthier Australia, particularly in rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” Dr Halliday continues.

“This year, we established the Joint College Training Service with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), to deliver shared Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health strategic plans, cultural education, and cultural mentorship, as well as the provision of registrar housing in some remote Northern Territory communities.

“We have identified many areas for potential collaboration. 

“The College is continuing to work to establish strong relationships with all stakeholders including the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association, Aboriginal Medical Services and National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

“And we continue to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors to choose a career in rural generalism with ACRRM.”

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