Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

21/11/2025

We’re gearing up for the final Specialist Trainee Support Program (STSP) workshop of the year, taking place on Gadigal Country from 24 – 26 November ahead of Conference.

Thirty specialist trainees and future trainees from across the country will join us at Tranby Aboriginal Cooperative for three days of learning, connection and cultural immersion.

⭐ Leading the workshop is Dr Glenn Harrison. A proud Wotjobaluk man, Australia’s first Indigenous Emergency Physician and a former AIDA Board member, bringing exceptional leadership and deep experience as a senior consultant.

⭐ Attending Fellows, Dr Sharon McGregor & Dr Anita Watts, will facilitate Yarning Circles, with AIDA Board Members also connecting with participants during the cultural immersion harbour cruise with Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation.

⭐ We’re also excited to welcome Lateesha Jeffrey, a proud Woolwonga and Kukatj woman and founder of Wave of Change Consultancy, delivering powerful Lateral Empowerment (leadership) sessions.

From the Welcome to Country through to our final reflections, we’re looking forward to an inspiring and unforgettable STSP.

19/11/2025

AIDA supports Gayaa Dhuwi - Proud Spirit - Australia, and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak groups, in calling for urgent national action as new data shows that su***de rates are worsening among our Communities.

Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia has joined other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak groups in calling for urgent national action on the worsening su***de crisis.

New data shows an 8% increase in su***des of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since 2023, the highest number ever.

The data is devastating and reflects a mental health and su***de prevention system that continues to fail our people.

A growing body of evidence shows su***de prevention programs designed and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are most effective in promoting social and emotional wellbeing, and are essential to turning the crisis around.

Read the full joint statement here: https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au/joint-statements/worsening-su***de-crisis-requires-urgent-national-action

17/11/2025

🎉 is just around the corner!

Have you bought your tickets yet? 📲 We can’t wait to see you all there. Registrations are still open: www.aida.eventsair.com/aida2025-conference/

A big thank you to our partners, sponsors and exhibitors for making the days ahead possible!

🤍 Platinum sponsor: Medibank
💛 Gold sponsors: Cancer Australia , The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
🩶 Silver sponsors: Joint Colleges Training Services - JCTS , The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons , Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
🩵 Program sponsor: Australian Medical Council

16/11/2025

Another incredible achievement for Dr Daniel Hunt! 🎉

Over the weekend,the AIDA Member was named Advocate of the Year at the 2025 AMA (WA) Awards, adding to an already outstanding list of honours.

A proud Jaru and Indjibarndi man, Dr Hunt is a tireless advocate for health equity, and an influential leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. His work continues to strengthen culturally safe care, shape policy at state and national levels, and guide the next generation of clinicians.

Dr Hunt’s growing list of accolades includes:
🏅 2025 AMA (WA) Advocate of the Year
🏅 2025 NAIDOC Person of the Year
🏅 2024 AIDA Indigenous Doctor of the Year
🏅 2022 RACGP WA GP in Training of the Year

We are incredibly proud to celebrate yet another well-deserved recognition of your work, Dr Hunt. AIDA also congratulates all the outstanding awardees recognised on the night for their contributions to the medical community.

🗞️ Read the full announcement: www.amawa.com.au/awards/

13/11/2025

proud Silver Sponsor, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), is now welcoming applications for supported places to attend their Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Auckland. Learn more below. 👇🏽

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BL8Ez5i18/

Are you an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori senior medical student or pre-vocational doctor with an interest in anaesthesia or pain medicine?

2026 applications are now open for several financially supported places to attend next year's ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Auckland.

Each package includes:
▪️ Full ASM registration from 1-5 May 2026.
▪️ Accommodation at a nearby hotel.
▪️ Travel grant of $1000 AUD.
▪️ Option to attend the Faculty of Pain Medicine Symposium (2 May 2026).
▪️ Opportunity to meet college staff and Indigenous Health Committee members.

For information on guidelines and the application form, head here: https://bit.ly/4nEZzck

09/11/2025

Have you read our latest Annual Report?

Explore AIDA’s year of advocacy, leadership and cultural impact, including our President’s message, program highlights, and the achievements that continue to shape a culturally safe healthcare system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

https://aida.org.au/app/uploads/2025/10/AIDA-Annual-Report-2025_v5.pdf

07/11/2025

🔜🔜🔜 Get Ready to connect, celebrate & create memories at the AIDA 2025 Conference! Here's what's happening:

🧑🏽‍🎓 STUDENT NIGHT
📅 Wednesday, 26 November
🕠 5:30PM - 9PM
📍 The Rook Rooftop
🎟 Included in Full Student Registrations

🎉 WELCOME RECEPTION
📅 Thursday, 27 November
🕠 5:30PM - 9PM
📍 ICC Sydney
🎟 Included in Full Registrations | Guest: $75 | Under 12: Free

🌟 GALA DINNER, proudly sponsored by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
📅 Saturday, 29 November
🕠 From 6:30PM
📍 Luna Park
🎟 Included in Full Registrations | Guest: $200 | Kids 5–12: $55 | Under 4: Free

JP Janke is the MC for the AIDA 2025 Gala Dinner! A night that celebrates excellence with the prestigious Stethoscope Presentation and the AIDA Awards Ceremony.

Don’t miss these unforgettable moments - register now and be part of the celebration! 🔗 https://aida.eventsair.com/aida2025-conference/registration

05/11/2025

🎉 Join us on Gadigal Country from 27 - 29 November for the AIDA 2025 Conference — connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors, medical students, and health sector allies from across the country.

Experience three days of culture, learning, and entertainment featuring incredible First Nations performers. You will hear from keynote speakers such as Dr Daniel Hunt, the 2025 NAIDOC Person of the Year, and attend panel discussions on topics like: 'Caring for Country: Flows Both Ways' and 'Evoking Indigenous Health Sovereignty'.

Conference highlights:
✨ Welcome reception entertainment - Dyagula
✨ Performers opening plenary on Friday - Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers
✨ Gala Dinner MC - JP Janke
✨ Gala Dinner dance performance - Kebi Kub Dance Team
✨ Gala dinner DJ - Latifa Tee
✨ Gala dinner headline act - Mi-kaisha

🎟️ Looking forward to seeing you on Gadigal Country. Get your tickets now! https://aida.eventsair.com/aida2025-conference/registration

Thank you to our sponsors:
🩶 Platinum sponsor - Medibank 💛 Gold sponsors - Cancer Australia , The Royal Australasian College of Physicians . 🤎 Bronze sponsors - Joint Colleges Training Services - JCTS , The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons , Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists 💙 Program sponsor - Australian Medical Council

04/11/2025

AIDA is proud to stand together with Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and The Royal Australasian College of Physicians to make a stand for equity in healthcare.

We support St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Chief Executive Nicole Tweddle’s statement reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to prioritising triage for all First Nations patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).

Dr Olivia O’Donoghue, AIDA Acting President, echoed the response from St Vincent’s Hospital, reiterating that the policy is not about preferential treatment, it is about creating equity.

🗞️ Read the full article: https://aida.org.au/media-release/standing-together-for-equity-in-emergency-care/

03/11/2025

📣 Dear AIDA Community! Check out November's amazing roundup of opportunities:

1️⃣ EOI recruitment for Mental Health Commissioner | Queensland Mental Health Commission
Applications open until 13/11/2025
https://edenritchie.com.au/commissioner-qmhc/

2️⃣ Lecturer in Pharmacy (Identified) | University of Sydney
Applications open until 16/11/2025
https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Camperdown-Campus/Lecturer-in-Pharmacy--Identified-_0140615-1

3️⃣ Networking harbour cruise | IGPTN and JCTS
Applications open until 28/11/2025
https://www.givenow.com.au/event/216

4️⃣ Remote and rural primary health care workforce survey | Health Workforce Queensland
Applications open until 30/11/2025
https://www.healthworkforce.com.au/workforce-planning-and-project/surveys?source=aida.org.au

5️⃣ Various SMO positions | Torres and Cape Hospital & Health
Applications open until December 2025
Call 0420 690 944 for a yarn about the opportunities
https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.jobsearch?in_organid=14904

6️⃣ Turner Syndrome Intl. Conference | TSAA
Applications open until 31/01/2026
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/TLLU3

Does your organisation have an opportunity to share with AIDA? Submit your details ➡️ aida.org.au/members/member-opportunities/

03/11/2025

🗞️ Valued at $11,000 per annum, the 2026 AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students dedicated to improving health outcomes in their communities and advancing their medical careers.

Learn more: https://www.ama.com.au/about/indigenous-medical-scholarship

🩺 Applications are now open for the 2026 AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship.

The scholarship is provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students who demonstrate a commitment to their community and to medicine.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a medical degree at an Australian university and have completed at least their first year of medicine.

If this is you, it's time to apply now!

The value of the scholarship is $11,000 per annum for the remainder of your medical degree.

The AMA is proud to support the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.

🎓 Information on how to apply: https://www.ama.com.au/about/indigenous-medical-scholarship

31/10/2025

AIDA is excited to partner with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for our annual !

As a proud binational college, RACS champions surgical standards and training across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific. With over 7,000 surgeons and 1,300 trainees, they are dedicated to advancing surgical excellence and improving Māori, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander health.

Together, let’s work towards eliminating health disparities for Indigenous communities.