JCTS supports Indigenous GP Registrars to attend PRIDoC

Hosted by the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA), PRIDoC brings together the foremost Indigenous doctors’ member organisations from across the Pacific.

As part of our commitment to ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors are nurtured and grown, JCTS were proud to support 18 Indigenous GP Registrars to attend this prestigious conference last week on Kaurna Country, Adelaide, through its scholarship opportunity.

Each registrar was granted full registration to PRIDoC, which included access to all conference sessions, entry to the exhibition hall, participation to the Connection to Country Day sponsored by JCTS, tickets to all social functions and all program break catering. In addition, JCTS provided $1000 to each recipient to go towards the cost of their travel and accommodation and an invitation to a networking breakfast.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants had to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be a registrar in a current term with Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

There was a great turn out to the networking breakfast, allowing registrars to connect with each other, as well as meet with JCTS Board Members and staff.

Hear from a few of our Indigenous GP Registrars about how they benefited from the JCTS scholarship and attending PRIDoC:

“The opportunity to network with and learn from other Indigenous doctors from around the world is invaluable.”
Dr Robert Blackley (ACRRM) Joyce Palmer Health, Palm Island QLD

Attending PRIDoC presents a unique and invaluable opportunity for both my personal and professional growth. Building global connections will not only enhance my professional network but also open doors to collaborative opportunities that can enrich my practice.
Dr Joanne Amos (RACGP) Nelson Plaza Clinic, NSW

“As an Aboriginal doctor, I see the need for good rural doctors and I’m very passionate and proud to be doing my part filling that gap in community.”
Dr Julia-Rose Satre (ACRRM)
Gimuy (Cairns) QLD

Working in an Aboriginal Medical Service, I am interacting with not only my patients, but also with other clinicians, from Aboriginal Health Workers, through to my fellow (non-Indigenous) GPs, with whom I can share my experiences and learned knowledge with.”
Dr Ethan Johnson (RACGP) Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service, NSW

“This once in a lifetime experience allowed me to reconnect with my fellow mob in Australia and around the world to improve care for everyone in my community”
Dr Adriane Houghton (ACRRM)
Kariyarra WA

“Attending PRIDoC allowed me to develop my cultural knowledge and cultural connection through the sharing of stories and experiences, increase my knowledge of Indigenous issues across the country and provide insight successful initiatives of other communities. I can bring these ideas and knowledge back to my community.”
Dr Kym Bowman (RACGP) Kingsway Family Practice, NSW

 “PRIDoC provided me with the opportunity to connect face to face with colleagues and allies, continue to build strong relationships with each other and continue to work towards improving community partnerships and as we continue to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations advocacy in the field.”
Dr Sarita Lawler (ACRRM) Katherine District Hospital, NT

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