Cultural safety education
Expedited Specialist Pathway for Specialist International Medical Graduates
This one-day interactive, face-to-face workshop has been tailored especially for Specialist International Medical Graduates on the Expedited Specialist Pathway. This is an approved course by the Ahpra Medical Board.
Delivered by a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable Cultural Educators, the JCTS Cultural Safety Education Workshop weaves clinical and cultural education together to ensure that GP’s and medical professionals are equipped with the skills they need to deliver culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
JCTS is a joint venture of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
NOTE: It is advised that all participants have completed a Cultural Awareness Course prior to attending this workshop.
Learning outcomes
- To acknowledge colonisation and systemic racism, social, cultural, behavioural, and economic factors which impact individual and community health.
- Acknowledge and address individual racism, your own biases, assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices and provide care that is holistic, free of bias and racism.
- Recognise the importance of self-determined decision-making, partnership and collaboration in healthcare which is driven by the individual, family, and community.
- Foster a safe working environment through leadership to support the rights and dignity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and colleagues.
“The session was incredibly insightful, and I gained a wealth of knowledge that will undoubtedly benefit my practice with First Nations patients in the future and allow me to be an advocate for my patients. Your support and coordination made it possible for me to attend at short notice, and I am truly grateful for your assistance. The workshop was a valuable experience, and I deeply appreciate the opportunity to be part of it.”
Workshop Structure
> Welcome to Country
The JCTS Cultural Safety Education workshop will commence with a Welcome to Country delivered by a local Aboriginal Elder or Traditional Owner. The ceremony can vary from a speech of welcome to traditional dance and smoking ceremony.
The Welcome to Country is an important part of First Nations culture for everyone in attendance to show respect for Traditional Owners and recognise their ongoing connection to Country.
> UNDERSTANDING OUR WAYS OF KNOWING, BEING AND DOING
- Dreamtime vs Dreaming
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and colonisation
- The Stolen Generations
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity
> IMPACTS OF RACISM ON ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER WELLBEING
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Individual and systemic racism
- Impacts of racism in social media
- Unconscious/conscious bias
- How to be a First Nations ally
> CREATING A CULTURALLY SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT
- Definition of cultural safety
- Cultural safety principles
- Fostering a culturally safe practice
- Cultural competency to proficiency
> COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Clinical yarning to foster trust and meaningful doctor-patient relationships
- Culturally safe verbal and non-verbal communication
- Silence in communication
- Self-determined decision making
- Informed consent
Register for a workshop
All workshops for 2025 are now full. Please submit an expression of interest for 2026 below.
You will be connected to the relevant regional team to progress your booking once your submission is complete. Please allow 5 business days for a response.
Frequently asked questions
> What is Cultural Safety?
Cultural safety is determined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities. Culturally safe practice is the ongoing critical reflection of health practitioner knowledge, skills, attitudes, practising behaviours and power differentials in delivering safe, accessible and responsive healthcare free of racism.
> Who is this workshop for?
This one-day workshop has been especially tailored for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) on the Expedited Specialist Pathway and is an approved course by the Ahpra Medical Board. It is advised that all participants have completed a Cultural Awareness Course prior to attending this interactive, face-to-face workshop.
> How long is the workshop?
The workshop is delivered in person, usually between 8:00am to 5.00pm.
> Does JCTS offer an online cultural awareness course?
We do not offer an online cultural awareness course. Our cultural safety course is delivered in person.
> How many participants will there be in each workshop?
The size of the workshops can vary depending on the location. For smaller regional workshops, you may expect between 10 to 20 participants. For larger workshops in main cities such as Sydney or Melbourne, the total number of participants may be up to 100 but broken into smaller breakout groups for interactive activities and discussion.
> How much does it cost to attend the workshop?
The workshop costs $800+GST per person, payable via invoice.
If you are looking to receive financial support or assistance to attend this workshop, you may like to explore the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) which provides scholarships and bursaries to existing health professionals committed to rural and remote service.
> What will I receive at the end of the workshop?
In addition to the learning outcomes, all participants will receive a course completion certificate (hard copy and via email) and resources to continue their professional development. You can forward your certificate of completion to AHPRA as evidence of your attendance at the conclusion of the course.
Contact us
If you require any further information or have a question about the training, please email us at esp@jcts.org.au