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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
At GenesisCare, we aim to provide culturally sensitive healthcare to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Closing the gap
In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous peoples and face many barriers to good health and equal access to healthcare.1,2
While efforts to close the health gap are underway, there’s still work to be done. Part of that work includes improving both access to healthcare services and delivery of care that understands and respects the unique health and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.1,2
All patients at GenesisCare will be asked whether they are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, both, or neither. Whatever your answer, you will receive the same high levels of healthcare that best meets your needs. You can read more about why we ask this question and why it’s important here.
We're here to help
When you visit a GenesisCare centre, we want you to feel welcome. That’s why we partner with patients and local communities to help improve our healthcare services and the physical environment of the care centres.
Our programs to support culturally safe and respectful care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples include:
- Education and training for our care teams
- Inclusion of extended family in care planning and delivery
- Collaboration with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to help our care centres reflect their local communities
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, please let your care team know so they can offer you relevant support during your care.
Resources
Our Mob and Cancer
Our Mob and Cancer is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes information about cancer, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, living with cancer, support services and clinical trials.
Cancer council
The Cancer Council provides fact sheets about cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including information on cancer types, treatment and common cancer terms.
Indigenous health infonet
Each state and territory in Australia has healthcare services run by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. These are called Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). You can use this website to find local health and medical services.
Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
This Australian Government resource explains the rights patients have when receiving healthcare in Australia.
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Clinical trials resources
Our Mob and Cancer: Clinical Trials
Learn more about research and clinical trials for our Mob.
Video resources
Information and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to help better understand cancer clinical trials, treatment, and care options throughout their cancer journey.
Being Seen, Being Heard: Yarning about cancer trials with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
What is a Clinical Trial?
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2018). Australia's health 2018 (Australia's health series no. 16, Cat. no. AUS 221). AIHW. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/australias-health-2018/contents/overview
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2023). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework: Summary report July 2023. AIHW. https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/report-overview/overview/summary-report?ext=
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