Medical training organisations strengthen commitment to culturally safe healthcare
28 May 2026
This year’s theme, ‘All In’, encourages Australians to take meaningful action towards reconciliation and help create lasting change every day.
To mark the occasion, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and Joint Colleges Training Services have reinforced their shared commitment to supporting healthcare that is respectful, culturally responsive and free from racism.
The organisations say improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples requires ongoing efforts to address health inequities and strengthen cultural safety across the healthcare system.
RACGP President Dr Michael Wright said general practice plays an important role in delivering high-quality, culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The partnership focuses on embedding cultural safety into GP training, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars, and helping build a healthcare workforce that is equipped to meet the needs of diverse communities.
The organisations also continue to support initiatives delivered in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, including programs for Indigenous GP trainees and support for the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association.
Leaders from the three organisations say reconciliation must remain a key part of healthcare education, workforce development and service delivery to help create a more equitable health system.
As part of National Reconciliation Week, the RACGP is also hosting a webinar focused on the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations and the importance of culturally safe healthcare practices.
Medical training organisations strengthen commitment to culturally safe healthcare
Source: newsGP / RACGP