Cultural awareness training

Below is a list of resources for formal and informal cultural awareness training.

You should also check with the organisations listed under Support for Doctors (including the Specialist Medical Colleges) or your employer for other training sources. The Australian Medical Expressions section lists sources to assist in understanding Australian English and Australian use of medical terminology.

Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
This website is an excellent source of Indigenous (Aboriginal) health information, covering cultural, historical, social, economic and physical environment issues. This site also includes online medical and technical dictionaries, a list of formal training courses and links to other websites with valuable Aboriginal cultural information.

Cultural Diversity---a guide for health professionals
This resource is produced by the Queensland Government’s Department of Health. It provides resources and guidance on how to be culturally sensitive in the delivery of health services.

Cultural Diversity in Health
Produced by the Postgraduate Medical Council of New South Wales, this site aims to help doctors to better communicate and relate with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Health Matters
The Australian Broadcasting Commission has produced this excellent website. While aimed at the general public, it is an excellent source of information on current Australian health issues, news and stories in both national and regional contexts.

Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV)
Cultural resource kit for overseas trained doctors.