Adelaide PHN Hosts Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training

Adelaide PHN recently held a full day Aboriginal Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Training event facilitated by Haydyn Bromley, Executive Director of Bookabee Australia. The session aimed to equip primary healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver culturally safe and respectful care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Haydyn provided powerful insights into the Aboriginal experience of colonisation, sustained government policies and racism, emphasising how past and present events continue to negatively impact the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. The training encouraged healthcare professionals to examine the health status of Aboriginal communities through a culturally sensitive lens, adopting patient-centred and trauma informed approaches that respect and respond appropriately to the identities and experiences of Aboriginal consumers.

Participants also explored the principles of cultural safety, going beyond cultural awareness to create environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel secure and respected. Haydyn highlighted how these factors have contributed to health disparities, stressing the need for healthcare providers to be proactive in addressing these challenges.

This session reinforced Adelaide PHN’s commitment to improving health outcomes by fostering cultural sensitivity and ensuring that primary healthcare services are inclusive and respectful for all community members.

If you missed out on this opportunity, we're pleased to let you know that this training will be held again on Friday, November 8. Simply click here to register!