The WA Centre for Rural Health presented at the Rural Health West Aboriginal Health Conference in Boorloo (Perth). Associate Professor Ivan Lin and Lecturer Lenny Papertalk presented Clinical Yarning: A person-centred communication framework for Aboriginal health care, an interactive workshop exploring practical communication tools to support culturally safe, person-centred care for Aboriginal people. Research Officer Emma Taylor facilitated Cancer Campaigns and Resources: What Works, What's Missing, and What Comes Next, sharing findings from a recent review of cancer education initiatives and engaging participants in discussions about creating meaningful, culturally safe and actionable cancer messages for Aboriginal communities.
Reflecting on the conference, Emma said: “It was wonderful to hear from so many inspiring speakers about the work they are doing to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.” Emma also highlighted the opportunity to learn from keynote speakers and fellow presenters, and to connect in person with colleagues and community members.