With the 7th of April 2023 being World Health Day, I would like to share some of the benefits of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people considering a career in health. Health is a vital and diverse sector that offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Working in health can be rewarding, challenging and meaningful, as you contribute to the well-being of yourself, your community and the wider society. As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you can bring your unique cultural knowledge, skills and perspectives to the health workforce. You can also help to improve the health outcomes and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who face significant health disparities and barriers to accessing quality
Ever thought about a career as a Speech Pathologist? We yarn with Tallisha Harden, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman about her career. Tell us about you and your mob? My name is Tallisha Harden (family names – Bowie, Lane, Harden, McKinnon) and I’m a proud Torres Strait Islander woman who grew up, and still lives in Logan, Queensland. I’m a qualified Speech Pathologist and also enjoy playing Rugby League. Tell us about your career? I’ve been a Speech Pathologist with the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health for the past 6 years. My role continues to evolve, and at the moment I work across multiple community-controlled health services in Southeast Queensland, helping young people and our elders achieve
Since 2005 the Closing the gap has campaign has grown in response to professor Tom Calma’s report which challenged governments to bring about health equality within a generation. National Close the Gap Day, is a day where we come together to raise awareness about the inequalities that exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the rest of Australia. For far too long, our people have faced systemic barriers to health, education, employment, and housing, which have resulted in poorer health outcomes and lower life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous Australians. National Close the Gap Day serves as a reminder that we must continue to work towards closing these gaps to ensure that our people can lead healthy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have pressures and responsibilities relating to their home, family and community life. There are some specific cultural issues that employers need to understand, including: • the importance of family and kinship • cultural obligations • significant dates and cultural events • the need for time away from work for issues such as Sorry Business. As an employer, understanding the cultural, family, and kinship obligations of your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees is crucial for creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. These obligations play a significant role in shaping the identity and wellbeing of Indigenous people, and by supporting them, employers can foster positive relationships with their Indigenous employees and promote cultural
When you’re on the hunt for a new job, your CV determines whether you make the shortlist or end up in the “no” pile, so it’s vital that it gives a good impression. But what really constitutes an effective CV? As a leading employment marketplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers, we want to help you capture employer’s attention. Don’t let a poorly-crafted document cut your chances of landing your ideal role – here are our tips on how to write a winning corporate CV. START WITH THE BASICS Despite how CVs have evolved over the years, the end game remains the same. The goal is always for your CV to be picked out of the pile and progressed