QUEENSLAND
JCTS Queensland
We support GP registrars in their cultural education and journey to Fellowship, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Services (ACCHSs) and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP registrars located in Queensland.
We also provide support for our registrars working in ACCHSs and collaborate closely with our key stakeholders to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Registrars (ACRRM and RACGP)
Orientation Sessions: An online introduction to JCTS at small group and online Orientation sessions (held in January and July) for ACRRM and RACGP registrars and highlighting the supports our Queensland team provides.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Day: JCTS organises cultural education days as locally as possible across Queensland in collaboration with ACRRM and RACGP. Registrars will receive a one day cultural and health education, which includes our Cultural Educators and Medical Educators working together to devise training that will assist their learning and interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Welcomes from Traditional Owners, presentations by local ACCHSs, cultural tours and activities can all be a part of these training days.
Support for registrars working in ACCHSs or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Training Posts: Our Cultural Educators and Medical Educators support those registrars with placements in ACCHSs or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Training Posts. This may include a welcome email, regular communication and assistance offered for those registrars.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP Registrars: Our team provides support both clinical, cultural and pastoral care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP registrars, creating a community of practice and peer mentoring for those registrars. We conduct two workshops a year providing professional development opportunities, networking, collegiality and peer support. JCTS also provides assistance for registrars to attend IGPTN and AIDA conferences and events.
ACCHSs
Site visits: Our team liaise with ACCHSs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Training Posts to conduct site visits at least once a year and this is done in conjunction with ACRRM and RACGP local staff (if available). This gives us opportunities to create better working relationships and assist where we can with any issues or questions the service may have.
Salary Support: Services Australia administers the Salary Support but our team ensures the services are aware of this and keeping the systems up to date with registrar placements and hourly rate each term.
Cultural Mentors
Our team supports the Cultural Mentors in each service with registrars. We conduct an annual Community of Practice Cultural Mentor Workshop once a year and this is rotated through the State and is an opportunity to share stories of good practice, professional development and building on our relationships with each other.
Meet the JCTS QLD team
Marcy Holdsworth
Dr Jacinta Power
Dr Jacinta Power is a Juru woman from the Birri Gubba nation in North Queensland and also has strong cultural connections to her Australian South Sea Islander peoples.
Jacinta graduated from the JCU School of Medicine and is a Fellow of the RACGP. In addition, she has worked as a Cultural Mentor and subsequently an Indigenous Medical Educator within the GP training space.
She has experience working in both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Health Organisations and mainstream GP clinics and is passionate about health equity in healthcare and education.
As a JCTS Medical Educator, she is involved in supporting the learning and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural commitments and responsibilities across all areas of General Practitioner education.
Maryann Ansey
Maryann is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman with three decades of extensive experience in Queensland Health, private practice, and the Aboriginal community-controlled health services sector.
She holds a Master in Indigenous Business Leadership from Monash University. Her journey has been defined by a steadfast commitment to driving positive change and advancing the well-being of Indigenous communities, particularly in the realm of primary health care.
Her role encompasses providing comprehensive cultural support, guidance, and education across all levels of training.
Phillip Dreise
Phillip identifies with his German/Australian heritage as well as his Aboriginal ancestry. He belongs to the Yuwaalaraay and Gamilaraay language groups from SW QLD and NW NSW and has recently gained a positive Native Title decision outcome with fellow Yuwaalaraay peoples.
He is a qualified teacher with over 40 years teaching experience including many years with both GPTQ and the UQ Rural Clinical School.
Phillip is married to Darlene, who is of Torres Strait Islander and Chinese origin. They have four children and four grandchildren. He has spent most of his working career teaching in universities supporting future teachers on embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the education system and has extensive community experience.
For 14 years, he was a Board Member of an Indigenous Community Controlled Health Service. He is passionate about providing culturally appropriate training so to Close the Health Gap for Indigenous Peoples.
Raphael Rial
Amy Sweedman
Coming soon!
Sharly Blair
Sharly Blair is a Kulilli/ Wakka Wakka woman, whose descendants come from Thargomindah. She was born and raised in Inala Brisbane.
Sharly has her own lived experiences of the highs and lows of large population of Indigenous families living in low socio-economic conditions and the struggles that impede from this.
Her passion is improving outcomes for Indigenous families in our communities.
Sharly lives in Maryborough with her husband and has four children and one grandson.
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH ORGANISATIONS WE SUPPORT IN OUR REGION:
- Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) Family and Community Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, Bamaga
- Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, Cairns
- Goondir Health Services, Dalby
- Mamu Health Service Ltd, Innisfail
- Mossman Gorge Primary Care Centre (Apunipima CYHC)
- Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Primary Health Care Service, Mareeba
- Wuchopperen Health Service, Cairns
- Children and Family Centre, Palm Island
- Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
- Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health (CWAATSICH)
- Galangoor Duwalami Primary Health Care Service, Hervey Bay
- Goondir Health Services, St George
- Indigenous Wellbeing Centre, Bundaberg
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Ltd, Mackay
- Bidgerdii Community Health Service, Rockhampton
- Mimosa Medical Clinic, Woorabinda
- Nhulundu Health Service, Gladstone
- Gidgee Healing, Mount Isa
- Palm Island Primary Health Care Centre
- CWAATSICH Roma
- ATSICHS Browns Plains Clinic
- ATSICHS Logan Medical Clinic
- ATSICHS Loganlea Medical Clinic
- ATSICHS Northgate Clinic
- ATSICHS Woolloongabba Clinic
- Carbal Medical Services TWB
- Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement
- Inala Indigenous Health Service Centre of Excellence
- Kalwun Health Service Miami
- Kalwun Health Service Coomera
- Kambu Ipswich
- Kambu Laidley
- Moreton ATSICHS Caboolture
- Moreton ATSICHS Deception Bay
- Moreton ATSICHS Margate
- Moreton ATSICHS Morayfield
- Moreton ATSICHS Strathpine
- The Gympie AMS
- Yulu Burri Ba Capalaba
- Yulu Burri Ba Dunwich
- Yulu Burri Ba Wynnum
Are you interested in working for an Aboriginal Medical Service in QLD?
If you have an interest in working for an Aboriginal Medical Service in Queensland, you can register your interest via the form below and we will put you in touch with facilities with vacancies.
About Queensland
Queensland is known for its natural beauty and unique laid-back lifestyle, and there are many professional opportunities for GP Registrars.
Queenslanders enjoy a more laid-back and less hectic lifestyle compared to major cities. They have a strong sense of community and a rich indigenous culture and heritage, with opportunities to engage in cultural events.
The Cairns region, Cape York and the Torres Straits in Far North Queensland has several sacred sites that hold significant cultural, spiritual, and historical importance to the Indigenous peoples of the area. These sites are integral to their cultural heritage and are often associated with Dreamtime stories, traditional practices, and community identity.
The Cairns area has the Barron Gorge (Din Din), Black Mountain (Kalkajaka), Mandingalbay Yidinji Country, eastern Trinity inlet, Lake Eacham (Yidyam), Babinda Boulders (Devil’s Pool) and Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) near Dimbulah. In the Cape York, near the town of Hope Vale Ngunya Jarlinji, and in various locations across the Cape Rock Art sites.
Torres Strait Islands are home to several sacred sites that hold significant cultural and spiritual importance for the Torres Strait Islander peoples. These sites are deeply connected to the traditional beliefs, Dreamtime stories, and cultural practices of the Torres Strait Islanders.
